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Human ancestors explored 'out of Africa' despite impaired nasal faculties
In humans inhaled air is conditioned poorly in the nasal cavity in comparison with primates, such as chimpanzees and macaques, according a recent study. Unlike our protruding external nose, which...
Simulation study shows that pandemic swine flu had a minor impact in Finland
Researchers have used modeling to estimate the true impact of infectious diseases, such as swine flu, when underreporting can mean the surveillance from time of the pandemic can miss the...
New findings in humans provide encouraging foundation for upcoming AIDS vaccine clinical trial
Some people infected with HIV naturally produce antibodies that effectively neutralize many strains of the rapidly mutating virus, and scientists are working to develop a vaccine capable of inducing such...
Self-repairing cancer cells future of cancer treatments
A research group has been studying cancer cells' ability to migrate through to tight spaces and self-repair to develop both treatment and diagnostic solutions for the millions of people who...
Economic analysis of PSA screening, selective treatment strategies
Can prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening for prostate cancer be cost-effective? A study, commentary and author interview examine that question.
Patch delivers immunotherapy to site of melanoma skin cancer
Stephen FellerRALEIGH, N.C., March 25 (UPI) -- Delivering immunotherapy drugs directly to melanoma skin cancer sites was more effective at fighting the disease than injecting them, according to researchers.
Curcumin may help overcome drug-resistant tuberculosis
New research indicates that curcumin -- a substance in turmeric that is best known as one of the main components of curry powder -- may help fight drug-resistant tuberculosis.
San Diego Padres release RHP Casey Janssen
The Sports Xchange The San Diego Padres parted ways with veteran reliever Casey Janssen on Thursday.
NFL denies deal in Los Angeles Rams' Michael Sam pick
The Sports Xchange NFL senior vice president of communications Greg Aiello told The Sports Xchange Thursday that "Jeff Fisher is correct" in the coach's vehement denial.
Atlanta Falcons host LB Courtney Upshaw, re-sign Philip Wheeler
The Sports Xchange Linebacker Philip Wheeler re-signed with the Atlanta Falcons. Terms were not disclosed.
No increased heart failure with incretin-based drugs
Incretin-based drugs, a type of medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, do not increase the risk of being hospitalized for heart failure relative to commonly used combinations of oral...
LAPD: Comedian, actor Garry Shandling dead at 66 after medical emergency
Doug G. WareLOS ANGELES, March 24 (UPI) -- Comedic actor Garry Shandling has died, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed Thursday. He was 66.
Neuron type-specific gene loss linked to angelman syndrome seizures
A new study has helped determine that UBE3A gene loss specifically from GABAergic neurons is what's critical for seizures in Angelman patients. But UBE3A loss from other neuron types may...
Presence of hormone at key developmental period may point to origin of type 2 diabetes in kids
The presence of leptin -- a hormone secreted by fat cells that is critical to maintaining energy balance in the body -- inhibits the prenatal development of neuronal connections between...
'Clogged-up' immune cells help explain smoking risk for TB
Smoking increases an individual's risk of developing tuberculosis -- and makes the infection worse -- because it causes vital immune cells to become clogged up, slowing their movement and impeding...
Tuberculosis decline in U.S. has stalled, CDC reports
HealthDay News Two decades of progress toward eliminating tuberculosis in the United States has stalled, with incidence of the lung disease holding steady from 2013 to 2015.
Browns, other teams eyeing QB Carson Wentz as he crushes pro day workout
By Dane Brugler, The Sports Xchange North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz put on a show for NFL teams, especially the Cleveland Browns, who flocked to Fargo on Thursday for...
Report: 100 diagnosed head injuries not in NFL study
The Sports Xchange At least 100 diagnosed concussions were not reported by the NFL in data the league used to downplay effects of head injuries.
[Report] Clonal neoantigens elicit T cell immunoreactivity and sensitivity to immune checkpoint blockade
As tumors grow, they acquire mutations, some of which create neoantigens that influence the response of patients to immune checkpoint inhibitors. We explored the impact of neoantigen intratumor heterogeneity (ITH) on antitumor immunity....
[Report] Activation of proto-oncogenes by disruption of chromosome neighborhoods
Oncogenes are activated through well-known chromosomal alterations such as gene fusion, translocation, and focal amplification. In light of recent evidence that the control of key genes depends on chromosome structures called insulated neighborhoods,...
[Association Affairs] AAAS annual meeting demonstrates the critical value of global scientific collaboration
Author: Becky Ham
Research proposes new test on prosthetic legs in competitive sports
New guidelines proposed for prosthetic leg technology in international sporting events to prevent competitive advantage.
Cells Are Vulnerable When They’re Squeezed
Health This might indicate a new way to treat the most lethal cancers Two teams of scientists have...
Millennials admit to being narcissists, but don't you dare call them that
So-called millennials consider their generation the most narcissistic ever. Older generations agree—but think the narcissism goes even beyond what millennials admit.
View on Poverty: Rift Valley fever fight is flawed
Unexplained meat bans can alienate people and hurt livelihoods. Salome Bukachi proposes ways to improve response.
Women with Oral HPV Also Usually Have Vaginal HPV
A new study finds that about three-quarters of women who have an oral HPV infection also have a vaginal HPV infection.
Genetic cause found for loss of beta cells during diabetes development
New research by Dr. Sylvie Lesage, scientist at Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital (CIUSSS- East Montreal) and associate research Professor at University of Montreal, just published in the prestigious international scientific journal Nature...
Jessica Biel on pregnancy rumors: 'I have a gut apparently'
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, March 24 (UPI) -- Jessica Biel denied she and Justin Timberlake are expecting a second child on Thursday's episode of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show."