Researchers by structural biologists have discovered how the cell switches on an executioner mechanism called necroptosis that induces damaged or…
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Common oral infections in childhood may increase the risk of atherosclerosis in adulthood
A Finnish 27-year follow-up study suggests that common oral infections in childhood, caries and periodontal diseases, are associated with an…
Significant delays in West Nile virus reporting
Researchers found significant delays in reporting human cases of West Nile virus, hampering real-time forecasting of the potentially deadly mosquito-borne…
AI-generated profiles? Airbnb users prefer a human touch
With so much at stake, should Airbnb hosts rely on an algorithm to write their profiles for them? That depends,…
How to combine ‘leg day’ with running
Scientists say they have the solution for a problem gym-goers have when they combine endurance and weight training.
Association between high blood PCB levels and premature death
High levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in the blood are associated with premature death. This is shown by a cross-disciplinary…
Gestational diabetes in India and Sweden
Indian women are younger and leaner than Swedish women when they develop gestational diabetes, a new study shows. The researchers…
Veterans suffer from ‘culture shock’ when returning to university
War veterans experience such extreme ‘culture shock’ at university, that they struggle to communicate their feelings and begin a destructive…
Humanization of antibodies targeting human herpesvirus 6B
A research group have succeeded in humanization of mouse antibodies that can neutralize the infection caused by human herpesvirus 6B.…
Another victim of violence: Trust in those who mean no harm
Exposure to violence does not change the ability to learn who is likely to do harm, but it does damage…