New research examines 459 plant natural products that met rigorous criteria for demonstrating antibacterial activity.
Modelling microswimmers for drug delivery
Theoretical physicists have modeled the motion of microscopic, motile bodies – either powered micro-machines or living cells – in viscous…
Researchers light-up mouse brain, revealing previously hidden areas susceptible to opioids
New work shows that kappa opioid receptors actually are distributed widely throughout the brain. The researchers made this discovery after…
How molecular chaperones dissolve protein aggregates linked to Parkinson’s disease
In many neurodegenerative diseases, proteins clump in the brain, forming so-called amyloid fibrils. Yet there exists a cellular defence mechanism…
Former NFL players may not suffer more severe cognitive impairment than others, study indicates
Even though repeated hits to the head are common in professional sports, the long-term effects of concussions are still poorly…
DNA repair supports brain cognitive development
Researchers showed that na enzyme functions in genome maintenance by preventing double-stranded breaks in DNA during brain development in mice.…
A molecule from gut bacteria reduces effect of diabetes medication
The action of metformin, the classic drug used to treat diabetes by stabilizing blood sugar, can be blocked by a…
Prenatal thyroid hormones influence ‘biological age’ at birth
The environment we experience in early-life is known to have major consequences on later-life health and lifespan. A new study…
Conservatives and liberals motivated by different psychological factors, new study shows
Liberalism and conservatism are associated with qualitatively different psychological concerns, notably those linked to morality, shows a new study that…
Link between sleep apnea and increased risk of dementia
A new study by Monash University has found that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been linked to an increased risk…