A Blueprint for the Brain’s Circadian Clock
All animals including humans are subject to daily rhythms in their activity and sleep, hunger, metabolism, and reproduction. The system that regulates these biological rhythms is known as…
New Method Improves Treatment for Leukemia and Lung Cancer
A new method can improve treatment for patients with chronic myeloid leukaemia by predicting which medication will be most effective. The method also works for other forms of…
Taking high-dose vitamin D supplements for five years did not affect the incidence of type 2 diabetes
Using significantly higher doses of vitamin D than recommended for five years did not affect the incidence of type 2 diabetes in elderly men and women, according to…
Brain scan predicts effectiveness of spinal cord surgery
A 10-minute brain scan can predict the effectiveness of a risky spinal surgery to alleviate intractable pain. The Kobe University result gives doctors a much-needed biomarker to discuss…
Stimulating hypothalamus restores walking in paralyzed patients
Researchers at EPFL and Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), led by professors Grégoire Courtine and Jocelyne Bloch, have achieved a major milestone in the treatment of spinal cord injuries…