Monash researchers have solved a mystery, revealing how certain immune cells work together to instigate autoimmune kidney disease.The study, led
Month: February 2018
Helping the immune system thwart infections
Yale researchers have developed a set of synthetic molecules that may boost the strength of a key, virus-fighting protein. The
Anesthesia may triggers asymptomatic brain changes
Patients who were given general anesthesia before surgery performed slightly worse on memory tests, this was due to cognitive changes
Genetic defect may cause rare movement disorders
A Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)-led research team has found that a defect in transcription of the TAF1 gene may be
Beetroot for treating heart failure
Beetroot juice supplements may enhance exercise capacity in patients with heart failure, according to a new proof-of-concept study. The study
Impacts of genetics on snacking patterns
Researcher Elie Chamoun investigated whether genetic variants in taste receptors related to sweet preference, fat taste sensitivity and aversion to
Anti-addiction medication
Drug addiction continues to plague vast numbers of people across the world, destroying and ending lives, while attempts to develop
Links between depression and arginine levels
People suffering from major depressive disorder, MDD, have reduced arginine levels, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland
Hormone that support early pregnancy
Scientists have discovered a fertility hormone that prepares the womb’s lining for pregnancy. The discovery made by testing tissue from
How to stop snoring
Research has revealed that people who snore have obstructive sleep apnea, which could increase the risk of developing heart disease.