Thinking about sex and gender would help scientists improve their research, a new article argues.
New toxin impedes bacterial growth
The researchers determined that the rapid production of (p)ppApp by this enzyme toxin depletes cells of a molecule called ATP.…
Liver-chip identifies drug toxicities in human, rat, and dog models
Liver toxicity is a big problem in the drug, food, and consumer products industries, especially because results in animal models…
Medical News Today: Causes and treatments for burning in the knee
Burning pain in the knee can occur as a result of an injury or strain. Learn about the various causes…
Hospital disinfectants struggling to kill C. diff bacteria colonies
The deadly superbug, Clostridioides difficile (C. diff), is putting up a winning fight against hospital-grade disinfectants meant to kill it,…
Anorexia nervosa comes in all sizes, including plus size
Adolescents and young adults with anorexia nervosa whose weight is in the healthy, overweight or obese ranges face similar cardiovascular…
Medical News Today: What to know about anal yeast infection
An anal yeast infection occurs when there is an overgrowth in concentrations of Candida in the anus. Read this article…
New findings on gut microbiome’s interactions with GI diseases
A study offers new insight on how the gut bacteria of dogs interact with a healthy vs. unhealthy GI tract,…
‘I knew that was going to happen:’ Déjà vu and the ‘postdictive’ bias
Memory researchers have a new theory on why déjà vu is accompanied not only by feelings of prediction, but also…
Physical activity linked to lower risk of fracture
Regular physical activity, including lighter intensity activities such as walking, is associated with reduced risk of hip and total fracture…