Meconium–the earliest stool of an infant — is composed of materials ingested during the time the infant spends in the…
Links between parents’ and children’s asthma and allergies
New research found that, compared with a father’s traits related to allergies and asthma, a mother’s traits create a higher…
The effects of smartphone use on parenting
Parents may worry that spending time on their smartphones has a negative impact on their relationships with their children. However,…
People more likely to donate when reminded of own mortality
New research shows that people are 30 per cent more likely to donate their assets when faced with their own…
Hearing persists at end of life
Hearing is widely thought to be the last sense to go in the dying process. Now, the first study to…
Kindness researcher challenges the notion of mean teens
A researcher is hoping to flip the switch on the preconceived notion that teens are mean. He says teenagers often…
Physical activity of older people requires tailored monitoring
The ability to move about may deteriorate when aging, a phenomenon which needs to be considered when assessing physical activity…
Neutralizing antibodies in the battle against COVID-19
An important line of defense against SARS-CoV-2 is the formation of neutralizing antibodies. These can eliminate the intruders and have…
Mirror image tumor treatment
Our immune system ought to be able to recognize and kill tumor cells. However, many tumors deceive the immune system.…
Glowing worms provide live-action movies of the body’s internal scaffolding
Researchers have made the first time-lapse movies of the sheet-like mesh that surrounds and supports most animal tissues. While the…