In animals, infections are fought by the immune system. Studies on an unusual virus infecting wild koalas, by a team…
Viagra shows promise for use in bone marrow transplants
Researchers have demonstrated a new, rapid method to obtain donor stem cells for bone marrow transplants using a combination of…
Gut immunity more developed before birth than previously thought
The first comprehensive look at the immune system of the fetal gut shows that it is far more developed before…
Placenta transit of an environmental estrogen
The human fetus is considered to be particularly sensitive to environmental contaminants. A team has now been able to demonstrate…
Serum neurofilament is a discriminative biomarker between frontotemporal dementia and psychiatric disorders
Early symptoms of frontotemporal dementia are often confused with symptoms occurring in psychiatric disorders. Researchers show that serum neurofilament levels…
Modelling ion beam therapy
A group of physicists have used Monte Carlo modelling to produce a consistent theoretical interpretation of accurate experimental measurements of…
Food comas and long-term memories: New research points to an appetizing connection
There may be a connection between food comas — resting after eating — and the formation of long-term memories, a…
A Virus in Koala DNA Shows Evolution in Action
Many animals, including humans, have DNA left over from ancient viral infections. In koalas, researchers are studying the process in…
A Virus in Koala DNA Shows Evolution in Action
Many animals, including humans, have DNA left over from ancient viral infections. In koalas, researchers are studying the process in…
A Virus in Koala DNA Shows Evolution in Action
Many animals, including humans, have DNA left over from ancient viral infections. In koalas, researchers are studying the process in…