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Human research is scientific research conducted with human subjects in an effort to improve health. Human research can involve people directly, but it can also utilize specimens or data from people. Research can be aimed at developing a new drug or therapy or improving a diagnostic or therapeutic technique.
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OCT 06, 2021Genetics & Genomics
Huntington's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that's caused by mutations in the huntingtin gene. People can be di ...Written By: Carmen LeitchOCT 06, 2021Chemistry & Physics
The 2021 lineup for one of the world’s most prestigious awards has been announced, and the medal for physics has b ...Written By: Matthew LundyOCT 05, 2021Neuroscience
What you think about during idle time may contain essential indicators of your mental health. The corresponding study wa ...Written By: Annie LennonOCT 05, 2021Drug Discovery & Development
The coronavirus disease that began in 2019 (COVID-19) has infected nearly 235 million individuals and led to t ...Written By: J. Bryce OrtizOCT 05, 2021Immunology
Many of the deadly viruses that affect humans—including Ebola and HIV—have animal origins. These infectious ...Written By: Tara FernandesOCT 05, 2021Genetics & Genomics
As our body ages, cells have to divide to replenish those that become worn out or damaged. Most cells also carry the gen ...Written By: Carmen LeitchOCT 04, 2021Cancer
IsoPlexis’ Single-Cell Proteomics Predict Progression-Free Survival in Melanoma Study While advancements in oncolo ...Sponsored By: IsoPlexis LeOCT 04, 2021Genetics & Genomics
Since it's become quick and relatively inexpensive to sequence a human genome, researchers have gained unprecedented and ...Written By: Carmen LeitchOCT 03, 2021Microbiology
Metagenomic tools enable scientists to easily sequence all of the DNA in any sample, like soil, or feces. The results ca ...Written By: Carmen LeitchOCT 03, 2021Health & Medicine
In early 1692 in Salem, Massachusetts, the daughter and niece of Reverend Samuel Parris began to writhe, roar, contort, ...Written By: Carmen LeitchOCT 03, 2021Cell & Molecular Biology
Organisms follow the cycle of the day, even at the cellular level, creating an internal clock. Humans' biology will ...Written By: Carmen LeitchOCT 01, 2021Cell & Molecular Biology
We often use predictions about the future to help us make decisions. All organisms have to make choices every day, and t ...Written By: Carmen LeitchOCT 01, 2021Microbiology
The gut microbiome has become an area of intense research focus in recent years. Genomic tools have enabled scientists t ...Written By: Carmen LeitchSEP 30, 2021Cannabis Sciences
According to data from a National Vital Statistics Report published in March 2021, the percentage of infants born with a ...Written By: Christopher DiMaioSEP 30, 2021Clinical & Molecular DX
Schematic illustration of the adhesive patch with diving beetle–inspired suction chambers against rough and wet hu ...Written By: Tara FernandesSEP 29, 2021Cardiology
Human activities such as burning fossil fuels have been the primary driver of climate change over the past two centuries ...Written By: Christopher DiMaioSEP 29, 2021Technology
When you’re scrolling through Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, do you ever stop to think about how you’re be ...Written By: Ryan VingumSEP 29, 2021Space & Astronomy
This meteor may have caused a blast as large as the one in the Tunguska Event, and totally flattened a city.Written By: Carmen LeitchSEP 29, 2021Cell & Molecular Biology
Cells carry the genome in their nucleus, and the genes that are expressed give a cell its identity. Researchers have bee ...Written By: Carmen LeitchSEP 28, 2021Microbiology
This image by Michael Plewka shows a very tough old rotifer.Written By: Carmen LeitchSEP 28, 2021Neuroscience
Researchers developed a statistical model to describe the neural mechanisms underlying ketamine-induced anesthesiaSEP 28, 2021Health & Medicine
Concern about the use of acetaminophen (paracetamol or N-acetyl-p-aminophenol (APAP)) during pregnancy has prompted a gr ...Written By: Carmen LeitchSEP 27, 2021Health & Medicine
Gender-affirming care is a broad term used to describe medical, psychosocial, and surgical interventions delivered to tr ...Written By: Christopher DiMaioSEP 27, 2021Earth & The Environment
Attitudes toward sustainable solutions have rapidly changed in the last few decades as environmental issues like climate ...Written By: Samantha Lott
OCT 06, 2021
Genetics & Genomics
Huntington's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that's caused by mutations in the huntingtin gene. People can be di
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 06, 2021
Chemistry & Physics
The 2021 lineup for one of the world’s most prestigious awards has been announced, and the medal for physics has b
...
Written By:
Matthew Lundy
OCT 05, 2021
Neuroscience
What you think about during idle time may contain essential indicators of your mental health. The corresponding study wa
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
OCT 05, 2021
Drug Discovery & Development
The coronavirus disease that began in 2019 (COVID-19) has infected nearly 235 million individuals and led to t
...
Written By:
J. Bryce Ortiz
OCT 05, 2021
Immunology
Many of the deadly viruses that affect humans—including Ebola and HIV—have animal origins. These infectious
...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes
OCT 05, 2021
Genetics & Genomics
As our body ages, cells have to divide to replenish those that become worn out or damaged. Most cells also carry the gen
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 04, 2021
Cancer
IsoPlexis’ Single-Cell Proteomics Predict Progression-Free Survival in Melanoma Study While advancements in oncolo
...
Sponsored By:
IsoPlexis Le
OCT 04, 2021
Genetics & Genomics
Since it's become quick and relatively inexpensive to sequence a human genome, researchers have gained unprecedented and
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 03, 2021
Microbiology
Metagenomic tools enable scientists to easily sequence all of the DNA in any sample, like soil, or feces. The results ca
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 03, 2021
Health & Medicine
In early 1692 in Salem, Massachusetts, the daughter and niece of Reverend Samuel Parris began to writhe, roar, contort,
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 03, 2021
Cell & Molecular Biology
Organisms follow the cycle of the day, even at the cellular level, creating an internal clock. Humans' biology will
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 01, 2021
Cell & Molecular Biology
We often use predictions about the future to help us make decisions. All organisms have to make choices every day, and t
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 01, 2021
Microbiology
The gut microbiome has become an area of intense research focus in recent years. Genomic tools have enabled scientists t
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
SEP 30, 2021
Cannabis Sciences
According to data from a National Vital Statistics Report published in March 2021, the percentage of infants born with a
...
Written By:
Christopher DiMaio
SEP 30, 2021
Clinical & Molecular DX
Schematic illustration of the adhesive patch with diving beetle–inspired suction chambers against rough and wet hu
...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes
SEP 29, 2021
Cardiology
Human activities such as burning fossil fuels have been the primary driver of climate change over the past two centuries
...
Written By:
Christopher DiMaio
SEP 29, 2021
Technology
When you’re scrolling through Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, do you ever stop to think about how you’re be
...
Written By:
Ryan Vingum
SEP 29, 2021
Space & Astronomy
This meteor may have caused a blast as large as the one in the Tunguska Event, and totally flattened a city.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
SEP 29, 2021
Cell & Molecular Biology
Cells carry the genome in their nucleus, and the genes that are expressed give a cell its identity. Researchers have bee
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
SEP 28, 2021
Microbiology
This image by Michael Plewka shows a very tough old rotifer.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
SEP 28, 2021
Neuroscience
Researchers developed a statistical model to describe the neural mechanisms underlying ketamine-induced anesthesia
SEP 28, 2021
Health & Medicine
Concern about the use of acetaminophen (paracetamol or N-acetyl-p-aminophenol (APAP)) during pregnancy has prompted a gr
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
SEP 27, 2021
Health & Medicine
Gender-affirming care is a broad term used to describe medical, psychosocial, and surgical interventions delivered to tr
...
Written By:
Christopher DiMaio
SEP 27, 2021
Earth & The Environment
Attitudes toward sustainable solutions have rapidly changed in the last few decades as environmental issues like climate
...
Written By:
Samantha Lott