In a series of experiments using human cancer cell lines, scientists say they have successfully used light as a trigger…
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Why do so many of us feel guilty about taking a lunch break?
New research from health psychologists explores why some employees feel guilty about taking their legally entitled breaks.
Detecting antibodies with glowing proteins, thread and a smartphone
To defend the body, the immune system makes proteins known as antibodies that latch onto the perceived threat, be it…
Overcoming a vexing problem in vaccine research
Researchers have made a breakthrough in vaccine development for a common and difficult to treat pneumonia-causing pathogen.
Latest findings on bitter substances in coffee
Coffee is very popular around the world despite or perhaps because of its bitter taste. Compounds contained in the coffee…
How Toxoplasma parasites glide so swiftly
If you’re a cat owner, you might have heard of Toxoplasma gondii, a protozoan that sometimes infects humans through contact…
Atrial myxoma presenting as atrial flutter during sedation for esophagogastroduodenoscopy
A 61-yr-old man presented to the endoscopy centre for elective diagnostic esophagogastroduodenoscopy because of dysphagia when attempting to swallow solid…
Liver perfusion could save 7 in 10 rejected donor livers
A major study investigating the effectiveness of liver perfusion as a technique to improve the function of donor livers that…
A sugar hit to help destroy cancer cells
Like any cells in the body, cancer cells need sugar – namely glucose — to fuel cell proliferation and growth.…
Oral antibiotics work, shorten hospital stays for IV drug users with infections
A combination of IV and oral antibiotics can effectively treat invasive infections in people who inject illicit drugs, according to…