An international research team has developed a highly sensitive cell model to study the complex effects — and side effects…
Split and continuous sleep in teens impact cognition and glucose levels differently
Under conditions of insufficient sleep, effects on cognitive performance and morning glucose levels vary depending on how sleep is distributed.
How diabetes causes muscle loss
Diabetes is associated with various health problems including decline in skeletal muscle mass. A research group revealed that elevation of…
Halving the global impact of snakebite
New strategy aims to ensure safe, effective and affordable treatment for all; empower communities at all levels to take proactive…
Fungus from the intestinal mucosa can affect lung health
Researchers have described the mechanism of ‘immune cross-reactivity’. The immune system’s reaction to Candida albicans in the intestine seems to…
Surprise rheumatoid arthritis discovery points to new treatment
Researchers have identified an unexpected contributor to rheumatoid arthritis that may help explain the painful flare-ups associated with the disease.…
New MRI sensor can image activity deep within the brain
Researchers have developed an MRI-based calcium sensor that allows them to peer deep into the brain. Using this technique, they…
Could blockchain ensure integrity of clinical trial data?
Researchers have created a proof-of-concept method for ensuring the integrity of clinical trials data with blockchain. The system creates an…
Correct antibiotic dosing could preserve lung microbial diversity in cystic fibrosis
Children and young adults with cystic fibrosis whose lung infections were treated with suboptimal doses of antibiotics had fewer changes…
Revealing the role of the mysterious small proteins
Investigators develop a technique to identify and classify proteins with less than 100 amino acids. These types of proteins account…