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Ultrasound is a procedure in which high-energy sound waves are bounced off internal tissues or organs and make echoes. The echo patterns are shown on the screen of an ultrasound machine, forming a picture of body tissues called a sonogram. Also called ultrasonography.

Novel genetic measure could improve screening for osteoporosis

Novel genetic measure could improve screening for osteoporosis

An international team of scientists has developed a novel genetic measure that could dramatically improve how doctors assess the risk of sustaining a fracture due to osteoporosis or fragility.

22 Jul 2020

New technique enables high-resolution visualization of tumor heterogeneity patterns

New technique enables high-resolution visualization of tumor heterogeneity patterns

Malignant tumors consume nutrients and oxygen faster than healthy cells. To do so, they recruit blood vessels in their environment.

28 May 2020

Direct Control Of Dendritic Cells For Tracking And Immune Modulation

Direct Control Of Dendritic Cells For Tracking And Immune Modulation

Dendritic cells are one of our bodies' first line of defense and are stationed like sentinels at all surfaces, as well as in most of our organs.

19 May 2020

Blood Filter May Calm The Cytokine Storm Of COVID-19

Blood Filter May Calm The Cytokine Storm Of COVID-19

COVID-19 is causing organ destruction and death, and physicians are replacing the filter in a kidney dialysis machine to trap these tiny proteins.

5 May 2020

3D-Printed Corals Could Improve Bioenergy And Help Coral Reefs

3D-Printed Corals Could Improve Bioenergy And Help Coral Reefs

Researchers have 3D printed coral-inspired structures that are capable of growing dense populations of microscopic algae.

13 Apr 2020

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