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Aberrant RNA splicing events in acute lymphoblastic leukemia underlies resistance to immunotherapy

Aberrant RNA splicing events in acute lymphoblastic leukemia underlies resistance to immunotherapy

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear of patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 3.

Aberrant RNA splicing events in acute lymphoblastic leukemia underlies resistance to immunotherapy

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear of patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 3.
Greater adversity in childhood linked to premature aging in midlife and beyond

Greater adversity in childhood linked to premature aging in midlife and beyond

by McMaster UniversityPearson correlation between the two epigenetic age measures and chronological age. Credit:Aging Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1111/acel.13779Exposure to a greater number o

Greater adversity in childhood linked to premature aging in midlife and beyond

by McMaster UniversityPearson correlation between the two epigenetic age measures and chronological age. Credit:Aging Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1111/acel.13779Exposure to a greater number o
Amid a national mental health crisis for kids, here's how parents can help

Amid a national mental health crisis for kids, here's how parents can help

by Michael Merschel, American Heart Association NewsSchool closures. Family strains. Isolated and quarantined friends. Even when young people haven't directly experienced COVID-19, the pandemic ha

Amid a national mental health crisis for kids, here's how parents can help

by Michael Merschel, American Heart Association NewsSchool closures. Family strains. Isolated and quarantined friends. Even when young people haven't directly experienced COVID-19, the pandemic ha
Do say gay: Understanding the significance of inclusive sexuality discussions between parents and sons

Do say gay: Understanding the significance of inclusive sexuality discussions between parents and sons

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingCredit: CC0 Public DomainData show that Generation Z youth are coming out at earlier ages than previous generations of sexual- and gender-diverse in

Do say gay: Understanding the significance of inclusive sexuality discussions between parents and sons

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingCredit: CC0 Public DomainData show that Generation Z youth are coming out at earlier ages than previous generations of sexual- and gender-diverse in
Researchers reach consensus on definition of acute pediatric critical illness

Researchers reach consensus on definition of acute pediatric critical illness

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalFirst and corresponding author Anita Arias, M.D., St. Jude Department of Pediatric Medicine and senior author Asya Agulnik, M.D., MPH, St. Jude Global

Researchers reach consensus on definition of acute pediatric critical illness

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalFirst and corresponding author Anita Arias, M.D., St. Jude Department of Pediatric Medicine and senior author Asya Agulnik, M.D., MPH, St. Jude Global
Study links social media, gaming addiction to emotions

Study links social media, gaming addiction to emotions

by Kathryn Kao,University of GeorgiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSocial media scrolling and gaming can be addictive, but a new study out of the University of Georgia found these two behavio

Study links social media, gaming addiction to emotions

by Kathryn Kao,University of GeorgiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSocial media scrolling and gaming can be addictive, but a new study out of the University of Georgia found these two behavio
Child maltreatment increases risk factors related to suicidal behavior in adolescents

Child maltreatment increases risk factors related to suicidal behavior in adolescents

by University of BarcelonaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn article published in theJournal of Clinical Medicinereveals child maltreatment increases some determining risk factors in

Child maltreatment increases risk factors related to suicidal behavior in adolescents

by University of BarcelonaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn article published in theJournal of Clinical Medicinereveals child maltreatment increases some determining risk factors in
More screen time for babies could slow development

More screen time for babies could slow development

by Cara MurezToo much screen time can lead to developmental delays in babies, researchers say.When 1-year-olds viewed screens for more than four hours a day, they had delays in communication and probl

More screen time for babies could slow development

by Cara MurezToo much screen time can lead to developmental delays in babies, researchers say.When 1-year-olds viewed screens for more than four hours a day, they had delays in communication and probl
Deaf children with learning delays benefit from cochlear implants more than hearing aids

Deaf children with learning delays benefit from cochlear implants more than hearing aids

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Bjorn Knetsch from The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0Up to three out of every 1,000 infants in the United States are born with profound hearing loss.Typically,

Deaf children with learning delays benefit from cochlear implants more than hearing aids

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Bjorn Knetsch from The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0Up to three out of every 1,000 infants in the United States are born with profound hearing loss.Typically,
Ask the Pediatrician: How to choose an insect repellent for your child

Ask the Pediatrician: How to choose an insect repellent for your child

by Dr. Sophie J. Balk, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWarmer weather means more chances for kids to go outside to play, hike and enjoy the fresh air with family and fr

Ask the Pediatrician: How to choose an insect repellent for your child

by Dr. Sophie J. Balk, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWarmer weather means more chances for kids to go outside to play, hike and enjoy the fresh air with family and fr
How can infants learn about sounds in their native language?

How can infants learn about sounds in their native language?

by University of MarylandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInfants can differentiate most sounds soon after birth, and by age 1, they become language-specific listeners. But researchers are still

How can infants learn about sounds in their native language?

by University of MarylandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInfants can differentiate most sounds soon after birth, and by age 1, they become language-specific listeners. But researchers are still
Irregular sleep and late bedtimes associated with worse grades for high school students

Irregular sleep and late bedtimes associated with worse grades for high school students

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIrregular sleep and late bedtimes are linked to worse grades and more school-related behavioral problems among teens, suggests a

Irregular sleep and late bedtimes associated with worse grades for high school students

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIrregular sleep and late bedtimes are linked to worse grades and more school-related behavioral problems among teens, suggests a