Researchers have developed a new gene therapy to help decelerate the aging process. The findings highlight a novel CRISPR/Cas9 genome-editing…
The key to increased lifespan? Rubicon alters autophagy in animals during aging
Autophagy is an important biological recycling mechanism that influences the progression of aging in animals. Here, age-related changes in autophagy…
A lack of antibody diversity may make the elderly more susceptible to the flu
The influenza vaccine may be less effective in the elderly because their B cells are less capable of producing antibodies…
No evidence tougher policies deter adolescent cannabis use
A new study has found no evidence that teenage cannabis use is lower in countries with tougher policies.
Birch pollen allergen immunotherapy normalizes nasal gene-expression and microbial community
According to a new study, birch pollen allergen immunotherapy modifies the gene expression and microbiome profile of the nasal epithelium…
Total synthesis of marine antitumor agents trabectedin and lurbinectedin
With its vast numbers of different lifeforms, the sea is a largely unexplored source of natural products that could be…
Catch me if you can: Study reveals disguises are surprisingly effective
Disguises reduced the ability of participants to match faces by around 30 percent, even when they were warned that some…
Natural resources valued differently by men and woman
Men and women value, access and use resources from the natural environment in distinct and different ways, a new study…
Placenta-on-a-chip created to study caffeine transport from mother to fetus
Scientists have used the ‘placenta-on-a-chip’ to study transport of caffeine from the mother, across the placental barrier, to the fetus.
Children with autism, co-occurring ADHD symptoms lag in key measures of independence
A pair of new studies has provided new insight into the challenges faced by children on the autism spectrum who…