We rely on antibiotics to treat bacterial infections, but the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria forces doctors and patients to contend…
Largest description of ST3GAL5 (GM3 Synthase) deficiency published
Researchers have combined the largest description of ST3GAL5 (GM3 synthase) deficiency using detailed natural history data from 104 individuals of…
A new culprit in cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists have shown for the first time that a blood-clotting protein called fibrinogen is responsible for a series of molecular…
A reservoir of bacteria: Sink drains next to toilets in patient rooms may harbor dangerous organisms
Sinks situated next to patient toilets in hospital rooms may be reservoirs for Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC), increasing the risk…
Weight loss surgery changes the way our bodies sense food
How bariatric surgery helps people with obesity and diabetes is related to changes in the way the gut senses food…
How lung tissue forms immune cell hubs in times of need
Research uncovers how lung tissue is remodelled to support an immune response to influenza. The findings hold promise for broader…
Experts propose revising the criteria for diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease
In the past 25 years it has become clear that some symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD) occur decades before the…
Government payment policies tied to hospital performance fail to improve patient safety, study finds
Value-based incentive programs (VBIPs) aim to drive improvements in quality and reduce costs by linking financial incentives or penalties to…
How immune cells target different tissues
A new study has revealed the different molecular identities of important immune cells, called T regulatory cells, in peripheral non-lymphoid…
A better way to measure cell survival
Biological engineers have devised a toxicity test that can measure chemical effects on cell survival with much greater sensitivity than…