Health
11 Feb 2019
Salivary RNA test for early autism diagnosis
Results from multi-institutional research collaboration show saliva-based RNA panel distinguishes children on autism spectrum from non-autistic peers; Frontiers in Genetics
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08 Feb 2019
Scientists identify ‘origin’ of cancer spread
Research suggests that “high energy” stem cells born from old, dying parents are responsible for cancer growth and spread; Frontiers in Oncology
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07 Feb 2019
Understanding water’s role in antibiotic resistance in Africa
Scientists have studied antibiotic resistance emergence and dissemination in the Chobe River, northern Botswana’s only permanent surface water resource; Frontiers in Microbiology
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04 Feb 2019
Toxins override key immune system check
S. aureus bacterial toxins can cause a deadly immune system overreaction — but could be harnessed to enhance immune responses to tumors; Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
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23 Jan 2019
Are you a super pooper?
Fecal transplants could be used to treat intestinal disorders like inflammatory bowel disease — and perhaps even help prevent Alzheimer’s and cancer — if we can unlock the secrets of the gut-rejuvenating ‘super donor,’ say researchers; Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
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22 Jan 2019
Tobacco increases risk of schizophrenia, psychosis
Study urges further research into association between e-cigarette use and psychosis, particularly in adolescents and young adults; Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience
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21 Jan 2019
Scientists pave the way for saliva test for Alzheimer’s disease
UAlberta researchers have identified biomarkers for identifying Alzheimer’s and mild cognitive impairment in saliva samples; Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience
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17 Jan 2019
Widely used food additive may cause celiac disease
Research suggests that celiac disease could be caused by a bacterial enzyme used to manufacture sausages, cheese, bread and other processed foods; Frontiers in Pediatrics
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16 Jan 2019
Study highlights potential benefits of continuous EEG monitoring for infant patients
In a large cohort of child ICU patients with continuous brain monitoring, nearly half of those younger than 14 months were found to have suffered seizures — many of which were asymptomatic; Frontiers in Pediatrics
Health
10 Jan 2019
Challenges for sex workers in holding the line in condom use
Criminalization of sex work is a primary factor behind a decline in consistent condom use among sex workers in one Australian state: Frontiers in Public Health
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24 Dec 2018
Common tactics for health promotion at work may be detrimental to employees with obesity
Workplace health programs may increase weight stigma and discrimination, and even lead to increased obesity and decreased well-being: Frontiers in Psychology
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17 Dec 2018
10 ways your research shaped the last decade
As Frontiers celebrates its 10th anniversary, we look back at 10 ways our authors’ research has contributed to, and built on, breakthroughs of the past decade.
Health
27 Nov 2018
Ketogenic diet appears to prevent cognitive decline in mice
New research show increased brain activity in rodents fed a ketogenic or calorie-restricted diet; Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience:
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26 Nov 2018
Sex, drugs and estradiol: why cannabis affects women differently
Females use and experience cannabis differently to males — and neuroscience is beginning to explain why, says new review; Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience
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09 Nov 2018
Could thyroid screening make your baby smarter?
A new review highlights growing evidence for universal thyroid testing in early pregnancy; Frontiers in Endocrinology