Available research on the impact of a person’s socioeconomic status during childhood suggests that the circumstances one grows up in…
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with poor muscle function in adults aged 60+
New research shows that vitamin D deficiency is an important determinant of poor skeletal muscle function in adults aged 60…
Stressing cancer with spice
A new study reports how an experimental drug agent stops cancer cells from growing. A little over a decade ago,…
Anti-arthritis drug also stops tuberculosis bacillus from multiplying in blood stem cells
Immunologists have shown that a drug used to fight arthritis also stops the process that allows the tuberculosis bacillus to…
With this new alpha-gel, the cream of all skin creams could be here
Mixtures called alpha-gels are thick, do not flow easily, and can hold much water. Therefore, many skincare products are based…
Immune response to influenza
New research provides insights into how the body can protect itself from immunopathology during flu.
Embryology: How cell competition modulates morphogen gradients
Tissue patterning is an important process during embryo formation, which ensures that groups of cells are arranged in an appropriate…
Medical News Today: E. coli infections linked to poor hygiene, not contaminated food
Researchers warn that people who become infected with drug-resistant Escherichia coli most likely do so due to poor hygiene practices,…
World first study with drone cameras now separates living from the dead
Autonomous drone cameras have been trialled for several years to detect signs of life in disaster zones. Now, in a…
No defects found in reproductive ability of male mice returning from short stay in space
Male mice raised in space using specially developed cages were returned safely to Earth. The sperm production/fertilizing ability of the…