[ad_1] Researchers at the prestigious Salk Institute reports that they have successfully mapped the molecular structure of a CRISPR enzyme that could allow scientists to more precisely manipulate the functions within cells. …
Read More »Octopuses become more friendly with ecstasy, just like humans – Quartz
[ad_1] You might not imagine that humans have much in common with octopus. The bizarre, intelligent, gelatinous creatures that change shape, with eight tentacles, three hearts, blue blood and the ability to …
Read More »Does the nasal flu vaccine work? This year may be more effective than past years
[ad_1] Over the past two years, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has advised against the use of nasal spray flu vaccine, but the public health organization says it's now the case. …
Read More »The opioid overdose crisis may have begun decades ago
[ad_1] Thursday, September 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) – The opioid epidemic has been in the vanguard for some years now, with the increase in overdose deaths leading to an overall decrease in …
Read More »FDA concludes the review of the drug against Parkinson's disease
[ad_1] Nuplazid, which was released in 2016, is the only drug approved to treat hallucinations and delusions associated with a debilitating disease known as Parkinson's Disease. He has been cited as a …
Read More »Central New York: Two human cases of West Nile virus reported in Onondaga County
[ad_1] Dr. Indu Gupta, Health Commissioner of Onondaga County, said today that the first cases of West Nile virus infection in humans in 2018 had been reported in two adults residing in …
Read More »Maryland President Mike Busch undergoes heart bypass
[ad_1] House Speaker Mike Busch, one of Maryland's three most powerful elected officials, underwent cardiac bypass surgery on Wednesday, a spokesman for his office said. The Annapolis Democrat is expected to stay …
Read More »FDA warns against common flea and tick medications related to neurological problems in dogs and cats
[ad_1] Columbus, Ohio – The US Food and Drug Administration warns pet owners and veterinarians that certain flea and tick medications can cause side effects in dogs and cats. According to the …
Read More »West Nile virus claims the first victim of Harris County, a southwestern man dies of a mosquito-borne disease
[ad_1] A man from southwestern Harris County died of complications from West Nile virus, the second death from a mosquito-borne disease in Texas this year. Harris County public health officials reported Thursday …
Read More »Scientists have decided that there are four types of personality. They are wrong – Quartz
[ad_1] Psychologists have a new way of classifying personalities, and that is something that is depressing. Researchers at Northwestern University analyzed the questionnaires of 1.5 million respondents and proposed four distinct personality …
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