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Brain activation in sleeping toddlers shows memory for words

Very young children learn words at a tremendous rate. Now researchers have seen how specific brain regions activate as two-year-olds remember newly learned words -- while the children were sleeping.

In your face Children’s expressions tell the story of poor sleep

When children are overtired, their facial expressions can forecast social problems years later, according to a new report published by a psychologist.

Scientists develop sperm cells from primate stem cells

A new study shows that functional sperm cells can be made in a dish using primate embryonic stem cells.

Targeted prostate cancer screening could benefit men with inherited cancer syndrome

Men who inherit an increased risk of cancer through 'Lynch syndrome' could benefit from regular PSA testing from age 40 to detect early signs of prostate cancer, researchers believe. Annual PSA tests were eight times more likely to spot cancer in men with genetic hallmarks of Lynch syndrome than those without. Experts say evidence could be incorporated into a targeted screening program in future.

Genomic study revealing among diverse populations with inherited retinal disease

An international team of researchers has broadened and deepened understanding of how inherited retinal dystrophies (IRDs) affect different populations of people and, in the process, have identified new gene variants that may cause the diseases.

New study characterizes the gut virome

A new study has added numerous previously uncharacterized viral genomes and genes to the ever-increasing worldwide pool of human gut viromes. The study will prove helpful in investigating the role of the gut virome in human health and disease.

Novel sugar detector system in the human mouth has implications for designing tastier healthier beverages and foods

Scientists describe the first-in-human demonstration of a pathway that uses the sugar glucose, a component of table sugar and high fructose corn syrup, to signal the presence of calories, in addition to the well-studied sweet-taste receptor in taste buds.

Guidance on supplemental breast cancer screening for women with dense breast tissue

Researchers have made recommendations for clinicians and patients regarding supplemental screening for women with dense breast tissue.

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Brain activation in sleeping toddlers shows memory for words

In your face Children’s expressions tell the story of poor sleep

Scientists develop sperm cells from primate stem cells

Targeted prostate cancer screening could benefit men with inherited cancer syndrome

Genomic study revealing among diverse populations with inherited retinal disease

New study characterizes the gut virome

Novel sugar detector system in the human mouth has implications for designing tastier healthier beverages and foods

Guidance on supplemental breast cancer screening for women with dense breast tissue

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