A research team has developed a faster and more accurate way to determine where the many bacteria that live in,…
Human protein that aids development of malaria parasite identified
Researchers have discovered that the Plasmodium parasites responsible for malaria rely on a human liver cell protein for their development…
Mouse study finds BPA exposure has transgenerational effects on gene linked to autism
Transgenerational bisphenol A (BPA) exposure may contribute to autism, according to a mouse study.
A homing beacon for chemotherapy drugs
Killing tumor cells while sparing their normal counterparts is a central challenge of cancer chemotherapy. If scientists could put a…
Brain activation provides individual-level prediction of bipolar disorder risk
Patterns of brain activation during reward anticipation may help identify people most at risk for developing bipolar spectrum disorders (BPSD),…
Women caught in a pickle by their own immune systems
A team of scientists is presenting a new hypothesis to explain why there are differences between women and men when…
Why fears over smartphone ‘addiction’ are based on flawed evidence
Researchers say fears over smartphone ‘addiction’ are based on flawed evidence. Surveys are often used to understand how people use…
Evidence on ways to reduce consumption of sugary drinks
Consumption of sugary drinks is considered to be a key driver behind the global obesity epidemic, and is linked with…
Identifying colorectal cancer subtypes could lead to improved treatment decisions
Identifying a metastatic colorectal cancer patient’s Consensus Molecular Subtype could help oncologists determine the most effective course of treatment. For…
Cause of hardening of the arteries — and potential treatment — identified
A team of scientists have identified the mechanism behind hardening of the arteries, and shown in animal studies that a…