Researchers have discovered how the enzyme DNA polymerase delta works to duplicate the genome that cells hand down from one…
Engineered viruses could fight drug resistance
Biological engineers can program bacteriophages to kill different strains of E. coli by making mutations in the protein that the…
Breakthrough in sex-chromosome regulation
Researchers have uncovered a chromosome-wide mechanism that keeps the gene expression of sex chromosomes in balance in our cells. The…
Targeting regulator of mitochondrial cell death delivers anticancer activity
A novel anticancer molecule created by researchers showed therapeutic activity in preclinical models of various cancer types.
Virtual reality may help foster learning and collaboration across health professions
One of the biggest challenges to implementing interprofessional education for health professions students is scheduling. Could virtual reality education help?…
Exposure to air pollution increases violent crime rates
Breathing dirty air can make you sick. But according to new research, it can also make you more aggressive. That’s…
New ideal housewife image being created by social media influencers and bloggers
The new generation of successful female bloggers and influencers on social media are changing the identity of the stereotypical ‘ideal’…
Heart failure and the obesity paradox
While obesity significantly increases your chances of developing heart failure, for those with established heart failure it may confer a…
Pesticides likely caused ‘Havana syndrome’ that affected Cuba-based diplomats
The study details the nature of the injury, specifies the brain regions involved, including the blood-brain barrier and suggests a…
New method to purify cell types to high purity
Current biology research relies on the ability to purify cell types using antibodies or transgenic constructs. However, antibody availability is…