A study has revealed the three-dimensional genomic structure of male germ cells and how this structure determines function. It represents…
Larger drug trials that intervene earlier needed for Alzheimer’s disease
There are currently no drugs that stop or inhibit Alzheimer’s disease. Despite drug trials showing plaque reduction in the brain,…
Maternal obesity linked to childhood cancer
New study analyzed 2 million birth records and 3,000 cancer registry records and found that children born to obese mothers…
Researchers determine bacteria structure responsible for traveler’s diarrhea
For the first time researchers have deciphered the near-atomic structure of filaments, called ‘pili’, that extend from the surface of…
How a popular antidepressant drug could rewire the brain
Prozac®, the trade name for the drug fluoxetine, was introduced to the US market for the treatment of depression in…
Medical News Today: Alzheimer’s: Cell mechanism removes defective protein
Buildup of defective tau protein is a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. Now, scientists have identified a molecule that helps clear…
Two U.K. Hospitals Allow Vape Shops in Bid to Promote Smoking Ban
Although e-cigarettes have met with criticism in the United States, public health officials in Britain have embraced their use as…
Two U.K. Hospitals Allow Vape Shops in Bid to Promote Smoking Ban
Although e-cigarettes have met with criticism in the United States, public health officials in Britain have embraced their use as…
Medical News Today: Through my eyes: Weight loss surgery
My name is Jenny Marshall. This is the story of my lifelong struggle with obesity, and how weight loss surgery…
Expert mathematicians stumped by simple subtractions
Mathematics is seen as the pinnacle of abstract thinking. But are we capable of filtering out our knowledge about the…