Rare flu-thwarting mutation discovered
A rare and improbable mutation in a protein encoded by an influenza virus renders the virus defenseless against the body’s immune system. This University of...
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Human and avian running on uneven ground
Humans and birds adapt their movement when running on uneven ground. “And even though their adaptation mechanisms and strategies developed completely independently, they do so...
Genes underlying dogs’ social ability revealed
The social ability of dogs is affected by genes that also seems to influence human behaviour, according to a new study from Linköping University in...
Cocaine accumulation in fish eyes
A study by Eawag and Zurich University researchers using a new imaging method has revealed that, surprisingly, cocaine accumulates in the eyes of zebrafish. The...
X-rays reveal new path in battle against mosquito-borne illness
Structural biology research conducted at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory has uncovered how small insecticidal protein crystals that are naturally...
How brain tumors spread, become resistant to therapy
Research teams from Karolinska Institutet and Uppsala University have jointly discovered that the usually protective enzyme FBW7 is commonly mutated and inactivated in childhood brain...
Consumption of a bioactive compound from Neem plant could significantly suppress development of prostate cancer
Oral administration of nimbolide, over 12 weeks shows reduction of prostate tumor size by up to 70 per cent and decrease in tumor metastasis by...
Empowering diabetes patients through technology
University of Illinois at Chicago researchers have received a five-year, $4 million federal grant to study how mobile technology can assist African American and Hispanic...
Early onset menopausal symptoms could predict heart disease
Women who experience hot flashes and night sweats earlier in life are more likely to die from cardiovascular disease (CVD) when compared to women with...
How baby’s genes influence birth weight and later life disease
New research finds genetic differences that help to explain why some babies are born bigger or smaller than others. It also reveals how genetic differences...
Epigenetic clock predicts life expectancy
UCLA geneticist Steve Horvath led a team of 65 scientists in seven countries to record age-related changes to human DNA, calculate biological age and estimate...
Researchers identify treatment target for blinding diseases
New research published in Cell Reports identifies a potential treatment target for blinding diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa and advanced dry age-related macular degeneration. In...
Alcohol shown to act in same way as rapid antidepressants
Can having a few drinks help people with clinical depression feel better? Yes. At least in terms of biochemistry. In a study published in the...
Rest and well-being: World’s largest survey
Over two thirds (68 per cent) of the public would like more rest, according to the world’s largest ever survey on the topic. The results...
Nanosensors could help determine tumors’ ability to remodel tissue
MIT researchers have designed nanosensors that can profile tumors and may yield insight into how they will respond to certain therapies. The system is based...
