Toddler sleep habits could help explain the association between household poverty and BMI
Establishing a consistent sleep schedule for a toddler can be one of the most challenging aspects of child rearing, but …
A research team identifies a metabolic footprint associated with the perception of satiety
The regulation of satiety is an important factor that determines a higher or lower intake of energy and, therefore, has …
Eating low-quality diet during pregnancy is linked to late-childhood obesity
Eating a low quality diet, high in foods and food components associated with chronic inflammation, during pregnancy may be associated …
Launch of EMSO rapidly accesses ground-breaking cancer research from research to practice
ESMO, the leading organization for medical oncology, has launched an important new service for rapidly disseminating research to accelerate the …
Opioid supply-controlling policies may have unintended consequences, finds study
In response to the increase in opioid overdose deaths in the United States, many states have implemented supply-controlling and harm-reduction …
Despite strict COVID-19 measures, public trust in UK government has mixed response
High levels of public support for strict measures to control COVID-19 during the first wave of the pandemic did not …
Top scientists, advances in analytical chemistry recognized
Each year, Pittcon provides a venue where scientists who have made outstanding contributions to analytical chemistry and applied spectroscopy are …
Birds keep a layer of soft, fluffy down feathers to regulate body temperature
Feathers are a sleek, intricate evolutionary innovation that makes flight possible for birds, but in addition to their stiff, aerodynamic …
Metal-containing radiopharmaceuticals could improve access to diagnostic imaging of AD
A team of researchers from the Laboratory of Biophysics at NUST MISIS, Lomonosov Moscow State University and D. Mendeleev University …
Caffeine exposure in utero can cause structural brain alterations in children
New research finds caffeine consumed during pregnancy can change important brain pathways that could lead to behavioral problems later in …
Molecular surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein mutations using CovRadar
COVID-19 disease is caused by the novel coronavirus severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). COVID-19 was declared a pandemic …
What are Pilot Studies and Clinical Trials?
Skip to What is a randomized controlled trial? What is a pilot study? Optimizing information from pilot studies Trial recruitment …
Telomere Shortening, Aging, and Cancer
Skip to: What are Telomeres? Function of Telomeres Telomere Shortening and Aging Telomerase and Stem Cells Telomere Lengthening in Cancer …
Alcoholism, Alcohol Misuse, and Alcohol Dependence
By Jeyashree Sundaram, MBA Drinking alcohol is a culturally accepted practice in many families and traditions worldwide. The terms alcoholism, …
Nearsightedness and Farsightedness
Nearsightedness (myopia) and Farsightedness (hyperopia or presbyopia) are well-known refractive errors or refractive eye diseases. According to the World Health …
Photoactivated Localization Microscopy (PALM)
Photoactivated Localization Microscopy (PALM) is a form of super-resolution microscopy that is used in biological research. Image Credit: anyaivanova / …
What is Dissociative Amnesia?
Dissociative amnesia is a psychological disorder whereby an individual has a marked deficit in the ability to recall information, usually …
Are Genes Involved in Tooth Decay and Gum Disease?
Genetics play a crucial role in predisposition to various dental diseases. Research has indicated a close association with individual genetic …