Cancers cells use a special technique to propagate; they delete their ‘programmed death’ gene through mutation, ‘forget’ to die when…
Can gut microbiome alter drug safety and efficacy?
Researchers have developed an approach for studying how the gut microbiome chemically alters oral medications, unlocking possibilities for improving efficacy,…
Potential treatment for Rett Syndrome
An experimental cancer drug can extend the life of mice with Rett Syndrome, a devastating genetic disorder that afflicts about…
What can maritime shipping learn from brain network science?
Researchers show how network science computational theories used for brain analysis can help us to understand global shipping networks and…
Kissing bugs also find suitable climatic conditions in Europe
An infection with Chagas disease is only possible in Latin America since the insect species that spread the disease only…
Mozart may reduce seizure frequency in people with epilepsy
A new clinical research study has found that a Mozart composition may reduce seizure frequency in patients with epilepsy.
Marijuana concentrates spike THC levels but don’t boost impairment
A study of 121 regular users of legal market cannabis found that higher potency does not necessarily mean greater intoxication.…
Sounds of sickness: Perceptions of coughs, sneezes not diagnosed accurately
You’re standing in the store’s check-out line, and the customer behind you viciously coughs.
What makes a giant jellyfish’s sting deadly?
With summer on the way, and some beaches reopening after COVID-19 shutdowns, people will be taking to the ocean to…
Considering health when switching to cleaner electricity
Power plants that burn coal and other fossil fuels emit not only planet-warming carbon dioxide, but also pollutants linked to…