Could thyroid screening make your baby smarter?
A new review highlights growing evidence for universal thyroid testing in early pregnancy; Frontiers in Endocrinology [...]
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Robotic arm may help to rehabilitate chronic stroke victims
A new study shows that robotic arm rehabilitation in chronic stroke patients may promote speech and language recovery; Frontiers in Neurology [...]
The smell of lavender is relaxing, science confirms
A new study shows that the famous relaxing effects of lavender rely on sense of smell; Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience [...]
We have more than enough calories, but what about other nutrients?
New research maps energy, protein, fat, essential amino acids and micronutrients across the global food system to assess whether enough reaches everyone's plate: Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems [...]
Does herpes cause Alzheimer’s?
The virus responsible for cold sores has been strongly linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease; Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience [...]
Dementia Specialty Chief Editor Bruce Miller encourages exploration into the neurodegenerative disease
Chief Editor Bruce Miller of new specialty Dementia, highlights need to discover more about this neurodegenerative disease [...]
Binge drinking affects male and female brains differently
Genes linked to hormone signaling and immune function are altered in females, whereas genes related to nerve signaling are affected in males: Frontiers in Genetics [...]
Fundamental role of Blastocystis in intestinal diseases questioned in new study
In a new study published in Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, the fundamental role of Blastocystis in intestinal diseases is questioned [...]
Computational model clarifies immune response during cardiac surgery
A new model shows how infusion of anti-inflammatory enzymes helps to prevent complications in cardiac surgery; Frontiers in Immunology [...]
Lessons from the 1918 flu pandemic, 100 years on
New challenges will affect the impact of the next influenza pandemic, such as changing demographics, antibiotic resistance and climate change: Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology [...]
Short chromosome tips linked to lower physical function in the elderly
Study suggests short chromosome caps, or telomeres, may be an independent risk factor for age-related functional decline: Frontiers in Physiology [...]
Failing immune system ‘brakes’ help explain type 1 diabetes in mice
Rogue immune cells could cause type 1 diabetes, by evading molecular 'checkpoints' and attacking insulin-producing cells; Frontiers in Immunology. [...]
Herpes virus link to bipolar disorder and depression
Study shows for first time that HHV-6 virus can infect neurons and possibly cause cognitive disturbances leading to psychiatric disorders: Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
Four World Championship gold medals — and a baby
The training secrets of the world's most successful cross-country skier, Marit Bjørgen, could help women wanting to return to sports after pregnancy: Frontiers in Physiology [...]
Why do women get more migraines?
Estrogen and other sex hormones may be responsible for the higher prevalence of migraine in women: Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences [...]
Wearable devices: Useful medical insights or just more data?
A new review looks at devices used by everyday people and athletes to track physical and psychological health, and to achieve certain performance levels: Frontiers in Physiology [...]
Smell receptor linked to prostate cancer progression
Blocking the olfactory receptor with drugs or scents might be a new prostate cancer treatment, say Duke researchers: Frontiers in Oncology [...]
Frontiers in Immunology — Trending Research
Get the Frontiers' Editorial Office picks of top research published in Frontiers in Immunology [...]
Combating malaria through vaccines, antibody treatment and apoptotic pathway therapy
Read some of the latest research articles related to Malaria, published in Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology [...]
Excessive daydreaming linked to obsessive-compulsive symptoms
The link provides first steps toward treatment guidelines for excessive, or “maladaptive," daydreaming: Frontiers in Psychiatry [...]
Frontiers in Microbiology — This Month’s Trending Research
Get the Frontiers' Editorial Office picks of top research published in Frontiers in Human Microbiology [...]
Saliva test could improve diabetes control and treatment
Proteins in saliva can identify type 1 diabetes in children, helping to predict and prevent complications associated with the disease: Frontiers in Physiology. [...]
Frontiers in Immunology — This month’s trending research
Get the Frontiers' Editorial Office picks of top research published in Frontiers in Immunology [...]
Online information on vaccines and autism not always reliable
Up to 24% of websites analysed in different countries found to have a negative stance on vaccines: Frontiers in Immunology [...]
Researchers chart a new way to look at concussion
A new causal-loop diagram shows how specific variables and processes interact to influence concussion recovery: Frontiers in Neurology [...]
Swabbing cesarean-born babies with vaginal fluids potentially unsafe and unnecessary
Microbiome differences in cesarean and vaginally born babies are most likely due to antibiotics given to mothers delivering by C-section: Frontiers in Medicine [...]
Frequent football ‘headers’ do more harm than occasional head impact accidents
The study is the first to compare the cognitive effects of ball heading and unintentional head impacts in soccer players: Frontiers in Neurology [...]
Mass vaccinations will not prevent Ebola virus outbreaks
As the necessary vaccination rate for herd immunity is not yet possible, Ebola control depends on surveillance and isolation of cases: Frontiers in Immunology [...]
Revolutionizing the detection of cognitive impairment in patients with multiple sclerosis
An iPad-based system allows quick identification of cognitive impairment in MS patients in routine clinical practice, with minimal resource requirements or burden on staff time: Frontiers in Neurology [...]
Risk factors involved in the early onset and severity of childhood obesity
Childhood obesity is linked to a family history of obesity, cardiovascular and metabolic disease: Frontiers in Endocrinology [...]
Stem cells from adults function just as well as those from embryos
Stem cells from elderly donors can be used for personalized treatment of age-related chronic and degenerative diseases: Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine [...]
Maternal binge drinking linked to mood problems and alcohol abuse in offspring
Binge drinking during pregnancy and lactation may make offspring more vulnerable to mood disturbances and alcohol abuse as adolescents: Frontiers in Psychiatry [...]
Raw fruit and vegetables provide better mental health outcomes
Study finds raw fruit and vegetables are better than cooked, canned and processed - and names the top 10 raw foods: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Asthma and hay fever linked to increased risk of psychiatric disorders
A new study is the first to find a significant link between common allergic diseases and a broad spectrum of psychiatric disorders: Frontiers in Psychiatry [...]
Children are as fit as endurance athletes
Study shows how young children can run around all day: their muscles resist fatigue and recover in the same way as elite endurance athletes: Frontiers in Physiology [...]
Long-term caffeine worsens symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s disease
Low caffeine doses worsened neophobia, anxiety-related behaviors and emotional and cognitive flexibility: Frontiers in Pharmacology [...]
Chronic fatigue syndrome possibly explained by lower levels of key thyroid hormones
The discovery raises hopes for treating this common yet debilitating disease: Frontiers in Endocrinology [...]
Commercial pesticides: Not as safe as they seem
Lack of testing on adjuvants in commercial pesticide formulations ignores the potential risk of these on people and the environment: Frontiers in Public Health [...]
Challenges of food allergies connected to personality traits for first time
Openness, but not neuroticism, associated with more issues in managing food allergy: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Frontiers eBooks published in February 2018
Chocolate, touch screens, consumer behavior and more - see the latest eBook collections of Research Topic articles, all free to download, share and distribute. [...]
Simple urine test could measure how much our body has aged
Research sheds light on a new marker of aging that could help predict the risk of developing age-related disease and death: Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience [...]
Measles vaccine increases child survival beyond protecting against measles
New study shows all-cause mortality is significantly lower when a child's most recent immunization is a measles vaccine: Frontiers in Public Health [...]
Severe and lingering symptoms occur in some after treatment for Lyme disease
Research suggests fatigue, pain, insomnia and depression persist for some people, despite normal physical exams and laboratory testing: Frontiers in Medicine [...]
Research in olive varieties steps up the fight against anthracnose
Research explores largest olive anthracnose epidemic recorded in decades and prompt more intensive research into this pathogen: Frontiers in Plant Science [...]
E-cigarette flavors are toxic to white blood cells, warn scientists
New research adds to growing evidence on the harmful health effects of e-cigarettes: Frontiers in Physiology [...]
Overweight children more likely to underestimate their body size
Research suggests that overweight children are more likely to underestimate their body size: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Metabolic pathway involved in immune response to Zika also participates in neurogenesis
Research suggests that metabolic pathway involved in immune response to Zika also participates in neurogenesis: Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
Frontiers eBooks published in December 2017
Frontiers eBooks published in December 2017. All Frontiers eBooks are free to download, share and distribute. [...]
Multiple health implications of women’s early marriage go beyond early childbearing
Frontiers in Public Health study finds complex associations between early marriage and women's education, health and nutrition in South Asia [...]
Mosquitoes more likely to transmit dengue virus in hot weather
Local weather conditions could serve as an early warning system for dengue fever outbreaks, suggests a study in Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
