
Author: Mary Moore RN

Parkinson’s Disease: A Promising Treatment Thanks to Stem Cells
By studying the genetic causes of Parkinson’s disease, a multidisciplinary research team has identified a new combination of compounds that could provide access to new treatments. Characterized by a …Gilmore Health: A Q&A Session on Genetic Diseases With Dr. Sony Sherpa
Today, in our Gilmore Health Q&A Series, we discuss genetic diseases with Dr. Sony Sherpa, as they are a biological and financial burden. They may only affect a single …Ohio State University: Telephone Addiction Could Be a Sign of General Feelings of Inadequacy and Inferiority
A study among young Portuguese subjects showed that nomophobia, the fear of being disconnected from one’s phone, is linked to general feelings of inadequacy and inferiority, as well as …
CRISPR Technology Could Be Soon Used to Treat Obesity
Researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center have used CRISPR-Cas9 technology, known as “genetic scissors”, to convert white fat cells into brown fat cells that generate heat by burning calories. …Africa Is Now Polio Free According to the WHO
It is official: the African continent has now eradicated the wild poliomyelitis virus that causes polio. The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a statement on Tuesday 25 August welcoming …University of Alberta: Vitamin D Is Beneficial for the Microbiota of Newborns
A study involving over 1,100 babies suggests that vitamin D supplementation can have a positive effect on intestinal microbiota by preventing the multiplication of certain bacteria. Prescribed from birth …

