LabBook May 24, 2013
Dog evolution, heading off type 2 diabetes, sleep research and more in this week’s LabBook.
Dusting for Microbial Fingerprints at a New Hospital
Jack Gilbert and his team are hot on the trail of bacteria growing in the Center for Care and Discovery.
The Heavy Consequences of Poor Sleep
A growing body of evidence shows that getting a good night’s sleep helps regulate the body’s metabolism.
Clinical Trial Aims to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Through Medication
A clinical trial at the University of Chicago Medicine aims to find new ways of preventing type 2 diabetes with medications normally used for people who have had full-blown diabetes for at least one year.
The Beginnings of Big Ideas: Pritzker Scientific Session 2013
Fourth-year students from the Pritzker School of Medicine show off their research at the 67th annual Senior Scientific Session.
The Mutual Evolution of Dogs and Humans
A study by Dr. Chung-I Wu looks at how dogs domesticated and evolved from wolves.
Genetic Risk for Breast Cancer and the Case for Prophylactic Mastectomies
Angelina Jolie’s decision to have a double mastectomy sheds light on the difficult choice facing women at genetic risk for breast cancer.
Rethinking treatment goals improves results for those with persistent anorexia
A clinical trial for patients with anorexia nervosa shows that patients are three times more likely to stick with treatment when they are involved in setting its goals.
Pulmonary Hypertension Often Misdiagnosed
A study by Dr. Mardi Gomberg-Maitland found that pulmonary hypertension is often misdiagnosed.
