Staphylococcus aureus bacteria are a major cause of serious infections that often persist despite antibiotic treatment, but scientists have now…
‘Catcher of the rye’ method detects rye gluten proteins in foods
Gluten-free diets have been trendy for several years now, with adherents claiming that avoiding grains that contain the substance helps…
Physical and mental exercise lower chances for developing delirium after surgery
A team of researchers has designed a study to see whether older adults who are physically active before having surgery…
Medical News Today: How do vaginal bacteria naturally protect against chlamydia?
For the first time, scientists have reported how certain types of microbiome can help cells in the vagina and cervix…
Genetic census of the human microbiome
Scientists have analyzed the genetic repertoire of bacteria in the human mouth and gut. The effort marks the first chapter…
New drug shows encouraging survival in pancreatic cancer
A phase 1 clinical trial testing a new drug in pancreatic cancer had promising initial results, report researchers. The trial…
Impulsive behavior linked to sleep and screen time
A new article suggests that children and youth who do not sleep enough and use screens more than recommended are…
Up to half of patients withhold life-threatening issues from doctors
Facing the threat of domestic violence, being a survivor of sexual assault, struggling with depression or thoughts of suicide are…
Males of a feather flock together
‘Birds of a feather flock together’ or rather ‘opposites attract’? The recently published study on male macaques in Thailand speaks…
How our brain remembers the order of events
For centuries understanding how the order of events is stored in memory has been a mystery. However, researchers have worked…