New Crohn’s patients show imbalance in gut microbes
Microbiome analysis reveals increase in pathogenic bacteria, drop in beneficial microbes A multi-institutional study led … more
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Sensor-based onesie tracks baby’s health
One of today’s rising tech trends, wearable technology — such as fitness-tracking bracelets, smartwatches, and … more
Fear of being too skinny may put boys at risk for depression, steroids
Teenage boys who think they’re too skinny when they are actually a healthy weight are … more
Immunology find could expand availability of hand, face transplants
Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital say they’ve made an important step towards greater availability of … more
Portable X-ray device could provide detailed images — even of soft tissue
X-rays transformed medicine a century ago by providing a noninvasive way to detect internal structures … more
Why alcoholic’s gender matters
Although long-term chronic alcoholism ultimately destroys the bodies as well as the minds of men … more
Brain-machine interface allows anesthesia control
Researchers have developed a brain-machine interface that monitors a patient’s brain activity and adjusts the … more
Stem Cells Engineered to Become Targeted Drug Factories
A group of Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Harvard Stem Cell Institute researchers, and collaborators … more
How Red Hair May Increase Melanoma Risk
A person’s skin pigment, which determines hair color and skin tone, is influenced by the … more
Male Rats’ Cocaine Exposure Affects Their Offspring’s Drug Responses
A father’s drug use can influence his child’s vulnerability to drug use and addiction by … more
New MR analysis technique reveals brain tumor response to anti-angiogenesis therapy
A new way of analyzing data acquired in MR imaging appears to be able to … more
