Parkinson’s disease is most commonly treated with levodopa, but the benefits wear off as the disease progresses and high doses…
Senescent cells may be good when it comes to a bad injury
It’s called senescence, when stressed cells can no longer divide to make new cells, and it’s considered a factor in…
Girls benefit from doing sports
Extracurricular sport in middle childhood diminishes subsequent ADHD symptoms in girls, but not in boys, a new study suggests.
Cannabis data lacking, but machine learning could help
Everyone’s heard of THC and CBD. But many other active compounds in cannabis interact to influence its effects. A new…
Wearable exosuit that lessens muscle fatigue could redesign the future of work
A new clothing-like exoskeleton can reduce back muscle fatigue and providing needed physical relief to material handlers, medical professionals and…
Discovery enables adult skin to regenerate like a newborn’s
A newly identified genetic factor allows adult skin to repair itself like the skin of a newborn. The discovery has…
Can the common cold help protect you from COVID-19?
A new study provides evidence that the seasonal colds you’ve had in the past could protect you from COVID-19. The…
Noise can put you off your food
Noise can make or break a dining experience, according to a laboratory study replicating common noise levels in restaurants. The…
Inflammatory gene provides clue to obesity risk
A gene that helps to control inflammation increases the risk of obesity and could be turned off in mice to…
High-fiber diet, low level inflammation: Sidestepping the effects of radiation
Loved or hated, the humble oat could be the new superfood for cancer patients as international research shows a diet…