Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) is essential for allowing tendons to adapt to physical activity and grow properly, according to…
Research could help flexible technology last longer, avoid critical failures
A new study uses the topography of human skin as a model not for preventing cracks but for directing them…
The problem with promoting ‘responsible dog ownership’
Dog welfare campaigns that tell people to be ‘responsible owners’ don’t help to promote behaviour change, a new report suggests.…
Biological clock influences immune response efficiency
The biological clock influences immune response efficacy. Indeed, CD8 T cells, which are essential to fight infections and cancers, function…
Medical News Today: Walking patterns may help differentiate types of dementia
A new study suggests that people with Lewy body dementia and Alzheimer’s have distinct walking patterns that may match cognitive…
Promising prostate cancer drug candidates identified
Cancer researchers have identified some promising drug candidates by using high-throughput screening methods to test tens of thousands of molecules.
New discoveries map out CRISPR-Cas defense systems in bacteria
For the first time ever, researchers have mapped how bacterial cells trigger their defense against outside attacks. This could affect…
‘Report card’ on diet trends: Low-quality carbs account for 42 percent of a day’s calories
An 18-year ‘report card’ on the American diet shows adults are eating too many low-quality carbohydrates and more than the…
Cellular senescence is associated with age-related blood clots
Cells that become senescent irrevocably stop dividing under stress, spewing out a mix of inflammatory proteins that lead to chronic…
Sleep Apnea Tied to Mood Disorders
People with obstructive sleep apnea were more likely to be diagnosed with depression or anxiety than those without the condition.