Until now, seven genes were known to be involved in hearing loss in Israel’s Jewish population. A new study led…
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Wildfire smoke more dangerous than other air pollutants for asthma patients
For people who suffer from asthma, wildfire smoke is more hazardous than other types of air pollution, according to a…
New tool mimics human skin to allow detailed study of mosquito biting
Scientists have developed a tool for studying the biting behavior of common pathogen-carrying mosquitoes, according to new research published this…
Metformin treatment linked to slowed cognitive decline
Metformin is the first-line treatment for most cases of type 2 diabetes and one of the most commonly prescribed medications…
New resource for understanding childhood leukemia
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) today announced the publication of the organization’s first patient and caregiver resource focused on…
Deep learning helps explore the structural and strategic bases of autism?
Psychiatrists typically diagnose autism spectrum disorders (ASD) by observing a person’s behavior and by leaning on the Diagnostic and Statistical…
Insomnia treatment offers relief
Insomnia causing sleepless nights, daytime fatigue and poor health outcomes is a cycle worth busting, experts say, with depression, anxiety…