New research has now examined the bacterial composition of the colonic mucosa of individuals who follow low and high quality…
Slug, a stem cell regulator, keeps breast cells healthy by promoting repair of DNA damage
A new biomedical research study finds a transcription factor called Slug contributes to breast cell fitness by promoting efficient repair…
Birds of a feather flock together to keep their options open
Why did you choose your job? Or where you live? Scientists have discovered that it was probably to keep your…
Why two out of three babies are cradled on the left
Over two thirds of all people prefer to carry a baby in their left arm. The figure is as high…
Antioxidant precursor molecule could improve Parkinson’s
The naturally occurring molecule N-acetylcysteine (NAC) shows benefit in a clinical trial for Parkinson’s Disease.
Australian bee sting vaccine trial holds promise against allergic reactions
Most people have probably been stung by a bee and while it can be painful, it’s especially dangerous for those…
Osteoarthritis linked to higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease
Researchers have investigated the link between osteoarthritis and mortality in an epidemiological study. It was shown that the risk of…
Are fertility apps useful?
Researchers have carried out an analysis of the largest datasets from fertility awareness apps. Analyzing data from 200,000 users of…
Accurately describing mental health disorders
A researcher collaborated with the World Health Organization on the first study to seek input from people with common mental…
Vast majority of dietary supplements don’t improve heart health or put off death, study finds
In a massive new analysis of findings from 277 clinical trials using 24 different interventions, researchers say they have found…