Study of Former NFL Players Reveals Damage Caused by Concussive Brain Damage
Study of former NFL players finds that #concussions affect specific parts of the brain tied to memory and mood. Are #concussions damaging our brains? Perhaps, says a study of nine former NFL players. Research More...
Map of mysterious molecules in our galaxy sheds new light on century-old puzzle
– By analyzing the light of hundreds of thousands of celestial objects, Johns Hopkins astronomers from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) have created a unique map of enigmatic molecules in More...
John Hopkins University and Compugen team on immune checkpoints
– The collaboration will focus on immune checkpoint candidates discovered by Compugen for the potential treatment of cancer. – Compugen Ltd. (Nasdaq: CGEN; TASE: CGEN) today announced the More...
Clinical Trial Shows Healthy Eaters Can Ignore the Glycemic Index
Good news for people who are already following a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and low in sweets: New research suggests these heart-healthy eaters don’t need to worry about choosing More...
Dell World Conference Unveils Ways Technology Can Save the World
The Dell World Conference, with keynote speaker Michael Dell, founder of Dell computers who took his company private last year, focused on ways technology can further improve lives, as reported by the More...
Study Finds Link Between Tobacco and Virus Causing Oral Cancers
Johns Hopkins scientists have shown a strong association between tobacco use or exposure and infection with oral human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV16), the sexually transmitted virus responsible for mouth and More...
A Blood Test for Suicide?
– Alterations to a single gene could predict risk of suicide attempt. – Johns Hopkins researchers say they have discovered a chemical alteration in a single human gene linked to stress reactions More...
It’s All Coming Back To Me Now: Researchers Find Caffeine Enhances Memory
– Coffee break/ photo by Veronica McLaughlin – For some, it’s the tradition of steeping tealeaves to brew the perfect cup of tea. For others, it’s the morning shuffle to More...