Uninherited genetic mutations can cause spina bifida On 2021-02-19 Genetic mutations which occur naturally during the earliest stages of an embryo's development can cause the severe birth defect spina […]
Cancer research: The genetic context is crucial On 2019-09-11 Dr. Thomas Grünewald studies the genetics and molecular pathology of Ewing sarcoma, a malignant bone cancer that is found primarily […]
Tiny RNA provides big protection after a heart attack On 2019-08-26 Heart muscle can continue to die even after restoring blood following a heart attack, and scientists have new evidence that […]
Worrisome birth-control knowledge gaps: Many women who rely on condoms overestimate effectiveness On 2019-07-29 A new study has uncovered concerning gaps in knowledge about birth control effectiveness. The research, conducted in the Vietnam capital […]
Pupil dilation and heart rate, analyzed by AI, may help spot autism early: Study provides much-needed objective measures for predicting neurodevelopmental disorders On 2019-07-29 Autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders often aren’t diagnosed until a child is a few years of age, when behavioral interventions […]
Unknown mini-proteins in the heart On 2019-05-31 A team led by Professor Norbert Hübner’s MDC research group has observed the human heart cells’ “protein factories” in action, […]
Rare gene mutations may prevent heart disease On 2019-05-14 Targeting apolipoprotein B (APOB) gene has not been tested in clinical trials for cardiovascular outcomes because of risk of fatty […]
Huntington drug successfully lowers levels of disease-causing protein, study shows On 2019-05-07 An international clinical trial has found that a new drug for Huntington disease is safe, and that treatment with the […]
People who don’t drink may still suffer harms from alcohol On 2019-03-19 Harms to people resulting from alcohol consumption by others in Germany in 2014 are assessed in a study published in […]
Phantom limb sensation explained On 2019-02-22 After a limb amputation, brain areas responsible for movement and sensation alter their functional communication. This is the conclusion of […]