Study explores how losing the Y chromosome fuels bladder cancer aggressiveness
University of Arizona Cancer Center researchers will study the potential effects of the loss of the Y chromosome in…
Dental care habits predict broader preventive health behaviors in college students
For undergraduates, a trip to the dentist can reflect more than oral health. Those who kept up with…
New research aims to use eyedrops to lower lifetime risk of nearsightedness complications
For the first time, researchers are leading a national study to see if the onset of nearsightedness can…
SLIT2 protein levels in the eye and blood linked to cognitive function
Neurocognitive impairments are classified by pathological changes with potential for destruction of neural tissue. One change known to…
New 3D eye model reveals causes of steroid-related glaucoma
The eye, like most organs, has an intricate plumbing system. Pressure builds when drainage is impaired, and this…
Auburn researchers uncover staph’s superglue-like grip on human skin
Imagine a child with eczema who scratches a patch of irritated skin. A tiny opening forms, invisible to…
Omega-3 rich diet linked to lower risk of childhood myopia
A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, found predominantly in fish oils, may help ward off the development…
USA: an anti-prensbiopia eye drops approved (but the effect does not last long)
The FDA (Food and Drugs Administration), the US Federal Agency which deals with regulating foods and drugs, approved…