High cholesterol levels can increase a person’s risk of heart disease. Natural ways to lower cholesterol include replacing trans fats…
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New treatment for severe dry eye disease promising in early clinical trials
Participants in a phase I/II clinical trial of a new enzyme-based treatment for severe dry eye disease experienced reduced signs…
New ‘jumping’ superbug gene discovered, resistant to last-resort antibiotic
While sifting through the bacterial genome of salmonella, food scientists discovered mcr-9, a new stealthy, jumping gene so diabolical and…
Eye’s vulnerability to macular degeneration revealed
Scientists have found significant differences in the shape and biology of the same type of cell taken from different parts…
Fat fruit flies: High-sugar diet deadens sweet tooth; promotes overeating, obesity in flies
Some research suggests that one reason people with obesity overeat is because they don’t enjoy food — especially sweets —…
Teaching CRISPR and antibiotic resistance to high school students
A team has developed BioBits, a suite of hands-on educational kits that enable students to perform a range of biological…
Colorado nail salon workers face chronic air pollution, elevated cancer risk
Colorado nail salon employees face increased health risks due to high levels of indoor airborne pollutants such as formaldehyde and…
Medical News Today: Alzheimer’s: How light therapy could protect the brain
A study uncovers the neuron and immune cell changes that explain why light therapy can reduce toxic brain proteins in…
Teen girls more vulnerable to bullying than boys
Girls are more often bullied than boys and are more likely to consider, plan, or attempt suicide, according to new…
Tumor mutations may predict response to immunotherapy
Researchers say they have found a potential explanation for the failures.