Scientists have demonstrated the use of living bacteria to modulate skin microbiome composition. Mixtures of different skin microbial components have…
Medical News Today: Could targeting this heart hormone help control blood pressure?
The heart releases a hormone that has a key role in blood pressure. Now, a study of rats shows that…
Teens abusing painkillers are more likely to later use heroin
A new study shows that teens who use prescription opioids to get high are more likely to start using heroin…
Yearlong birth control supply would cut unintended pregnancies, costs
By dispensing a year’s worth of birth control pills up front, the VA could prevent 583 unintended pregnancies and save…
How the brain remembers where you’re heading to
The brain appears to implement a GPS system for spatial navigation; however, it is not yet fully understood how it…
Molecular energy machine as a movie star
Researchers have used the Swiss Light Source SLS to record a molecular energy machine in action and thus to reveal…
Infection-fighting protein also senses protein misfolding in non-infected cells
Researchers have uncovered an immune mechanism by which host cells combat bacterial infection, and at the same time found that…
Cancer genes and the tumor milieu
Researchers demonstrate the role of an oncogene in altering the immediate environment of tumors.
Cartoons are appropriate for developing children’s narrative skills and values
A study has explored the validity of narrative and non-narrative cartoons for developing narrative skills, moral reasoning and values and…
Scientists find urine test could offer a non-invasive approach for diagnosis of IBS
Scientists have identified new biomarkers for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in urine, which could lead to better treatments and reduce…