Contact: Riya V. Anandwala ranandwa@slu.edu 314-977-8018 Saint Louis University ST. LOUIS – Extract taken from an Asian vegetable may have therapeutic qualities to treat head and neck cancer, a Saint Louis University researcher has found.
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New study reveals important role of insulin in making breast milk
Contact: Jim Feuer jim.feuer@cchmc.org 513-636-4656 Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Why do so many mothers have difficulty making enough milk to breastfeed? A new study by scientists at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and the University of California Davis adds… Read More ›
12-months of treatment with ADHD drugs increases dopamine transporters in some brain regions by 24%
Contact: Souri Somphanith onepress@plos.org 415-624-1217 x199 Public Library of Science Long-term ADHD treatment increases brain dopamine transporter levels, may affect drug efficacy 12-month treatment may impact adult ADHD patients’ response to methylphenidate Long-term treatment of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with… Read More ›
Research shows the New York City ban on large-sized drinks may have unintended consequences
Contact: Souri Somphanith onepress@plos.org 415-624-121-7199 Public Library of Science People buy more soda when offered packs of smaller sizes than if buying single large drink Restricting soda servings may induce people to buy more soda than when offered larger sized… Read More ›
Human brain treats prosthetic devices as part of the body
Contact: Jyoti Madhusoodanan jmadhusoodanan@plos.org 415-568-4545 Public Library of Science People with spinal cordPeople with spinal cord injuries show strong association of wheelchairs as part of their body, not extension of immobile limbs injuries show strong association of wheelchairs as part… Read More ›
Organic tomatoes accumulate more vitamin C, sugars than conventionally grown fruit
Contact: Souri Somphanith onepress@plos.org 41-562-412-17199 Public Library of Science Biochemical properties of organic tomatoes may be different because of stressful growth conditions Tomatoes grown on organic farms accumulate higher concentrations of sugars, vitamin C and compounds associated with oxidative stress… Read More ›
Grapefruit’s bitter taste holds a sweet promise for diabetes therapy
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Jen Laloup jlaloup@plos.org 415-624-1220 Public Library of Science Naringenin, an antioxidant derived from the bitter flavor of grapefruits and other citrus fruits, may cause the liver to break down fat while increasing insulin sensitivity,… Read More ›
Caffeine improves recognition of positive words
Contact: Jyoti Madhusoodanan jmadhusoodanan@plos.org 415-568-4545 x187 Public Library of Science 2-3 cups of coffee improve brain processing of positive, but not negative or neutral words Caffeine perks up most coffee-lovers, but a new study shows a small dose of caffeine… Read More ›
How many scientists fabricate and falsify research? : 72% knew someone
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Rebecca Walton rwalton@plos.org 44-122-346-3333 Public Library of Science Press release from PLoS ONE It’s a long-standing and crucial question that, as yet, remains unanswered: just how common is scientific misconduct? In the online, open-access… Read More ›
Half of trials supporting FDA applications go unpublished
2008 study posted for filing Contact: Andrew Hyde press@plos.org 44-122-346-3330 Public Library of Science Over half of all supporting trials for FDA-approved drugs remained unpublished 5 years after approval, says new research published in this week’s PLoS Medicine. The most… Read More ›
Dyslexia cause may be different than previously thought
Contact: Jyoti Madhusoodanan jmadhusoodanan@plos.org 415-568-4545 x187 Public Library of Science Dyslexia may result from impairment of a different linguistic system than previously thought, according to research published Sep. 19 in the open access journal PLOS ONE. Speech perception engages at… Read More ›
Over-activity of the serotonin system may relate to mood disorders such as depression and anxiety
Contact: Mary Kohut Press@plos.org 415-568-3457 Public Library of Science Why serotonin can cause depression and anxiety Mood disorders could be caused by a loss of our inherent, reflexive avoidance of aversive events, according to a study published in PLoS Computational… Read More ›
Study: Media perpetuates unsubstantiated chemical imbalance ( Serotonin ) theory of depression
Contact: Jeffrey Lacasse jeffreylacasse@mac.com 850-294-0875 Florida State University TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The theory that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance is often presented in the media as fact even though there is little scientific evidence to support it, according… Read More ›
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