A comparison of normal and germ-free mice revealed that as much as 70% of a mouse’s gut chemistry is determined…
Sex-specific traits of the immune system explain men’s susceptibility to obesity
Researchers have uncovered important differences between the male and female immune system which may explain why men are more susceptible…
New compounds thwart multiple viruses, including coronavirus
According to a Feb. 13 report from the World Health Organization, the Wuhan coronavirus has stricken more than 46,000 people…
New CRISPR base-editing technology slows ALS progression in mice
With a new CRISPR gene-editing methodology, scientists have inactivated one of the genes responsible for an inherited form of amyotrophic…
Creating nanomaterials for detecting cancer earlier
For the first time, a team of scientists has created functional nanomaterials with hollow interiors that can be used to…
No benefit found in using broad-spectrum antibiotics as initial pneumonia treatment
Doctors who use drugs that target antibiotic-resistant bacteria as a first-line defense against pneumonia should probably reconsider this approach, according…
Escaping Pandora’s Box — Another Novel Coronavirus
The 1918 influenza pandemic was the deadliest event in human history (50 million or more deaths, equivalent in proportion to…
She Had Pain in Her Knee but No Obvious Injury. Why?
An 11-year-old athlete was suffering from pain, but all her tests kept coming back negative. What was going on?
She Had Pain in Her Knee but No Obvious Injury. Why?
An 11-year-old athlete was suffering from pain, but all her tests kept coming back negative. What was going on?
Mathematician identifies new tricks for the old arch in our foot
Walking and running subjects our feet to forces in excess of body weight. The longitudinal arch of the feet was…