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Bacterial DNA can be passed to offspring in mother's body
Date: Feb-17-2015For the first time, research has demonstrated that bacteria-influenced genetic traits can be passed from parent to child in a mouse model.
Duchenne, Becker muscular dystrophy 'affects 1 in 5,000 boys in the US'
Date: Feb-16-2015Around 1 in 5,000 boys in the US aged 5-9 years have either Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy, according to new estimates from a CDC-funded study.
Teenagers increasingly not getting enough sleep
Date: Feb-16-2015Researchers have found that more and more teenagers are reporting obtaining less than the recommended amount of sleep every night.
'Numerous effects' of climate change on tropical diseases
Date: Feb-16-2015Scientists reveal a variety of effects of climate change on different vector-borne diseases such as malaria, publishing ideas in a special issue of a journal of the Royal Society.
Satellites help scientists track deadly parasites
Date: Feb-16-2015Scientists are developing a way to use satellite data such as rainfall, temperature, land usage and vegetation, to predict patterns of parasitic diseases such as malaria and worms.
Telescopic contact lens shows promise for AMD
Date: Feb-16-2015Researchers are developing a telescopic contact lens and glasses duo that lets wearers choose to see things either at normal or nearly three times normal size.
New, aggressive form of HIV identified in Cuba
Date: Feb-16-2015A newly identified recombinant variant of HIV progresses to AIDS much faster than other known versions of the virus, often before the patient knows they are infected.
Acupuncture back pain success determined by psychological factors
Date: Feb-16-2015A study has shown that people receiving acupuncture for lower back pain will derive less benefit from the treatment than others if they have low expectations.
Low-fat, plant-based vegan diet 'may reduce heart disease risk' in obese children
Date: Feb-16-2015Over 4 weeks, a low-fat, plant-based vegan diet was found to be more effective in reducing risk factors for heart disease in obese children than the diet recommended by the AHA.
Marijuana use could explain excessive daytime sleepiness in some teens
Date: Feb-15-2015Researchers identified marijuana in the urine of adolescents who had test findings consistent with narcolepsy, suggesting the drug could be linked to excessive daytime sleepiness.
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