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The autism susceptibility candidate 2 (AUTS2) gene has been found to be responsible for various brain developmental disorders. Diverse structural alterations of the gene have been implicated in conditions …
A preclinical study by a team of oncologists and pharmacologists at Penn Medicine identifies a new target for recurrent ovarian cancer, a difficult-to-treat cancer. The work which was presented …
Key Takeaways Having the right wound care supplies readily available helps caregivers provide consistent, organized, and safer daily care. Preventing pressure injuries through repositioning, skin inspections, and moisture management …
Key Takeaways In a randomized controlled trial, robotic-assisted total knee replacement produced more accurate alignment on several radiographic measures than conventional surgery. Better technical precision did not translate into …
Key Takeaways A new randomized clinical trial compared a bioelectric microcurrent toothbrush with manual and sonic toothbrushes in 99 adults with mild-to-moderate plaque-induced gingivitis. After four weeks, the microcurrent …
Key Takeaways Having more money and feeling that you have enough are not the same thing. Psychological research on materialism examines people’s values and priorities, not simply their income …
Editor’s Note (September 2026): This article reports on research originally published in 2025. It has been reviewed for medical accuracy, clarity, and formatting. Language suggesting that procrastination directly causes …
Editor’s Note (September 2026): This article was originally published in February 2021 and reflects the research available at that time. It has been reviewed for medical accuracy, clarity, and …
Key Takeaways In Danish adults, gut microbiome composition was more strongly associated than chronological age with most inflammatory and physiological measures examined. A microbial community pattern called the Bacteroides …
Editor’s Note: We made changes for accuracy, style, and formatting. This article reflects the information and research available at the time of its original publication on March 6, 2020. …