People born small for gestational age (SGA) have a lower IQ throughout development, however the differences in IQ to those…
More and safer heart transplants could become possible with new heart box
A donated heart can now be transported and preserved for longer than what has previously been possible. The new method,…
Vegetarians tend to be slimmer and less extroverted than meat eaters, study finds
The less animal products someone consumes, the lower his body mass index on average and the less he tends to…
AI reduces ‘communication gap’ for nonverbal people by as much as half
Researchers have used artificial intelligence to reduce the ‘communication gap’ for nonverbal people with motor disabilities who rely on computers…
3D X-ray reveals secrets from inside bones
Researchers have uncovered a previously unknown substructure in bone tissue using a new X-ray technique to produce 3D images of…
Multi-ethnic study suggests vitamin K may offer protective health benefits in older age
A new, multi-ethnic study found adults aged 54-76 with low circulating vitamin K levels were more likely to die within…
Diluting blood plasma rejuvenates tissue, reverses aging in mice
A new study reveals that replacing half of the blood plasma with a mixture of saline and albumin reverses signs…
Role of lipid rafts in virus infiltration
New research sheds light on how and why the cell membrane forms and grows lipid rafts triggered by ligand-receptor activity.…
Artificial intelligence estimates peoples’ ages
Wrinkles, furrows, spots: a person’s aging process is accompanied by tell-tale signs on their face. Researchers have developed an algorithm…
Researchers flush out worrying trend of designer drug use
In a sign that designer drugs are becoming more prevalent in Australia, synthetic cathinones — commonly known as ‘bath salts’…