Even premature babies carry anti-viral antibodies transferred from the mother, researchers report in a paper on maternal antibodies in newborns.…
Common treatment for multiple sclerosis may prolong life
Researchers have found that a widely prescribed drug for multiple sclerosis (MS) is associated with longer survival for patients.
Zika study may ‘supercharge’ vaccine research
Scientists looking at the genetics of Zika virus have found a way to fast-track research which could lead to new…
Fast-acting psychedelic associated with improvements in depression/anxiety
Researchers have discovered that use of the synthetic psychedelic 5-methocy-N,-N-dimethyltryptamine (5-MeO-DMT) appears to be associated with unintended improvements in self-reported…
Surgery using ultrasound energy found to treat high blood pressure
A one-off operation that targets the nerves connected to the kidney has been found to maintain reduced blood pressure in…
Meningitis changes immune cell makeup in the mouse brain lining
Meningitis, a group of serious diseases which infect the brain’s lining, leaves its mark and can affect the body’s ability…
Refugee women have healthier pregnancies than US women — why? An unhealthy US culture
African refugee women experience healthier pregnancies than women born in the United States, despite receiving less prenatal care, found a…
The story of GARP: A potential target for cancer immunotherapy
Researchers reveal how the cell surface receptor GARP plays a role in T regulatory cell function and migration to the…
Ticagrelor is as safe and effective as clopidogrel after heart attack
Patients given clot busters to treat a heart attack fared equally well if they were given the standard blood thinning…
Fertility app ‘Dot’ found to be as effective as other family planning methods
Results of a first-of-its-kind prospective study with a family planning app find it to be as effective as other modern…