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New research sheds light on what makes the human brain unique
Research from scientists at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have shed new light on an age-old question: what makes the human brain unique?
Extreme heat and humidity greatly increase heart emergency risk
Extreme heat can be hard on your heart. As temperatures rise, the heart pumps faster to move blood toward the skin to cool the body.
New mouse model reveals key role of osteocytes in osteogenesis imperfecta
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) refers to a group of rare genetic bone disorders that results in the formation of fragile bones. In patients with OI, the matrix that makes up the bone has been found to be abnormal, leading to an increased risk of fractures.
Leading organizations announce research initiative to uncover why ALS affects high-performing populations
Answer ALS, in collaboration with ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) and Augie's Quest, today announced plans to launch Champion Insights, an ambitious research initiative designed to uncover critical genetic and metabolic mechanisms that may explain the significantly higher incidence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) among endurance athletes, military service members, and potentially other high-performing populations.
Primary care could help meet growing needs of cancer survivors
Thanks to new advances in cancer care, more and more people are surviving cancer, with a projected total of 22.5 million survivors by 2032.




