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Bilingualism Linked to Better Cognitive Functions After Stroke
Being bilingual doubles the chances of having normal cognitive functions after a stroke compared to monolingual patients.
Why Hormone Therapy Becomes Ineffective Against Prostate Cancer
Researchers have identified an miRNA associated with drug-resistant prostate cancer that could be useful as a drug target or diagnostic marker.
RaQualia & Nagoya’s ITbM To Develop Circadian Rhythm Drugs
The academia-industry partnership is hoped to yield small molecule drugs that can treat symptoms of circadian clock disruption.
Human iPS-Derived Kidneys Successfully Hook Up To Blood Vessels
In a world first, researchers have successfully connected mouse kidney capillaries with kidney tissue derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells.
Agricultural Use Of Antibiotics Could Create Health Crisis, Experts Warn
China's use of thousands of tons of antibiotics in agriculture is a major cause for concern.
Chinese Herb Suspected To Have Caused Severe Heart Disorder
A 45-year-old Chinese woman experienced severe heart arrhythmia after consuming an extract from the Aconitum plant, also known as devil’s helmet or monkshood.
Meta-Analysis Reveals TCM’s Benefit To Cancer Patients
A systematic review of nearly 24,000 studies has found that traditional Chinese medicine can benefit cancer patients.
Sanofi & Hanmi To Partner On New Diabetes Drugs
The Sanofi-Hanmi deal centers around longer-lasting biologics, which could reduce the frequency of treatment and dosage required for diabetic patients.
The Best Of Both Worlds: Titanium That Is Both Strong & Ductile
By using a combination of long columns of coarse grains in a patchwork of small grains, researchers have designed a metal that is both strong and ductile.