Research in mice suggests that fermentation of flaxseed fibers in the gut changes the microbiota to improve metabolic health and…
Immune molecule helps protect transplanted organs from rejection
A powerful immune molecule helps protect transplanted organs from rejection by putting a silencer on two other immune molecules that…
Over 800 new genome regions possibly relevant to human evolution identified
Researchers have found genetic evidence of adaptations in 2,859 regions of the human genome, including some well-known examples such as…
New scan technique reveals brain inflammation associated with post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome
More than 1 in 10 people successfully treated with antibiotics for Lyme disease go on to develop chronic, sometimes debilitating,…
Brain hand ‘map’ is maintained in amputees with and without phantom limb sensations
Researchers have found that the brain stores detailed information of a missing hand decades after amputation, regardless of whether amputees…
How a golf swing can lead to early lumbar degeneration
The authors describe how the modern golfer repeatedly experiences minor traumatic injuries to the spine, which over time can result…
Healthy diet can ease symptoms of depression
An analysis of data from almost 46,000 people has found that weight loss, nutrient boosting and fat reduction diets can…
The Hummingbird as Warrior: Evolution of a Fierce and Furious Beak
Winsomely captured in poems and song, the birds are yielding new secrets about their astounding beaks and penchant for violence.
The Hummingbird as Warrior: Evolution of a Fierce and Furious Beak
Winsomely captured in poems and song, the birds are yielding new secrets about their astounding beaks and penchant for violence.
The Hummingbird as Warrior: Evolution of a Fierce and Furious Beak
Winsomely captured in poems and song, the birds are yielding new secrets about their astounding beaks and penchant for violence.