Metals such as zinc, copper and chromium bind to and influence a peptide involved in insulin production, according to new…
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Medical News Today: What to know about nitroglycerin
Nitroglycerin is a drug that primarily treats a specific chest pain that doctors call angina. Learn about when they prescribe…
Medical News Today: What to know about the GGT test
The GGT test is a simple blood test that helps doctors diagnose liver or bile duct damage. Learn more about…
Medical News Today: Type 1 diabetes: New pancreatic cell transplant system shows promise
A new way of preparing insulin-producing implants of donor pancreatic cells promises to improve transplant effectiveness and reduce ensuing complications.
Researchers unravel mechanisms that control cell size
A multidisciplinary team has provided new insight into underlying mechanisms controlling the precise size of cells. The researchers found that…
Early dengue virus infection could ‘defuse’ zika virus
The Zika virus outbreak in Latin America has affected over 60 million people up to now. The infection can have…
Study examines consequences of workplace bullying
New research reveals how frequently being the target of workplace bullying not only leads to health-related problems but can also…
‘Brand Me’ presentations increase students’ confidence and enhance their employability
The University of Portsmouth is helping its students build a strong personal brand to increase their confidence and enhance their…
‘Imagine…’ — our attitudes can change solely by the power of imagination
Our attitudes can be influenced not only by what we actually experience but also by what we imagine.
Toy transformers and real-life whales inspire biohybrid robot
Researchers create a remote-controlled soft robot that can transform itself to conduct targeted drug delivery against cancer cells.