Emergency departments | Sleep gene | Cancer enzyme protects cells

September 17, 2019 Edition Emergency department closures impact treatment quality nearby When emergency departments closed, people treated for a heart attack at nearby crowded hospitals had worse outcomes. Gene identified in people who need little sleep Scientists identified a gene that causes people to naturally sleep less than six and a half hours each night without any apparent ill effects. Enzyme active in cancer also protects normal cells Researchers found that the enzyme telomerase, which is active is most tumor cells, may also protect healthy adult cells from becoming cancerous. Popular Stories Aspirin use may be widespread despite new guidelines High sugar intake worsens autoimmune disease in mice Enterovirus infection linked to acute flaccid myelitis Blood test may detect myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome How brown fat improves metabolism