A new molecule -EPB-53-, could help fight type 2 diabetes and the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. According to a new…
Half-hearted: New insight into why the heart doesn’t develop properly in some children
Investigators have found evidence that the gene Ccdc117 supports the rapid growth of precursor cells needed for proper development of…
Human iPSC-derived MSCs from aged individuals acquire a rejuvenation signature
The use of primary mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) is fraught with ageing-related shortfalls such as limited expansion and early senescence.…
Aging gracefully: Study identifies factors for healthy memory at any age
Neuroscientists have identified different factors for maintaining healthy memory and for avoiding memory decline in those over age 55, according…
Green roofs could reduce indoor air pollution
Green roofs — roofs that are planted with vegetation — may improve the indoor air quality of commercial buildings by…
New non-antibiotic strategy for the treatment of bacterial meningitis
With the increasing threat of antibiotic resistance, there is a growing need for new treatment strategies against life threatening bacterial…
Reducing greenhouse gases while balancing demand for meat
Humans’ love for meat could be hurting the planet. Many of the steps involved in the meat supply chain result…
Sitting for More Than 13 Hours a Day May Sabotage the Benefits of Exercise
People who sat for long periods and took fewer than 4,000 steps a day developed metabolic problems, even if they…
Sitting for More Than 13 Hours a Day May Sabotage the Benefits of Exercise
People who sat for long periods and took fewer than 4,000 steps a day developed metabolic problems, even if they…
Relationship between multimorbidity, demographic factors and mortality: findings from the UK Biobank cohort
Multimorbidity is associated with higher mortality, but the relationship with cancer and cardiovascular mortality is unclear. The influence of demographics…