Scientists at UMass Medical School have developed a strategy for editing and repairing a particular type of genetic mutation associated with microduplications using CRISPR/Cas9 and…
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For decades, articles in research journals and the popular press alike have reported that being a family caregiver takes a toll on a person’s health,…
Soil contamination has long been recognized as a contributor to lead exposure in people and is now a health concern worldwide. In a new study,…
The dust that settles throughout our homes and offices almost always contains bits of chemicals that can cause problems for the human endocrine system, scientists…
Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and partners have found strong evidence that rates of heat-related illnesses, such as heat cramps…
In cancer research, scientists usually look for cancer genes by scouring the genome for altered sequences — or mutations — in DNA. But a new…
A new study looks at the genetic makeup of thousands of adults with depression to try to find an accurate way of predicting which children…
North Carolina State University researchers have developed a technique to improve the characteristics of engineered tissues by using ultrasound to align living cells during the…
University of Alberta neuroscientists have identified different factors for maintaining healthy memory and for avoiding memory decline in those over age 55, according to a…
Green roofs — roofs that are planted with vegetation — may improve the indoor air quality of commercial buildings by cutting the amount of ozone…