University of Otago researchers have discovered information about a gene that sets primates — great apes and humans — apart
Month: December 2018
New generation of therapeutics based on understanding of aging biology show promise for Alzheimer’s disease
A comprehensive review of the clinical trial landscape, including current agents being studied for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s
Potential seen for tailoring treatment for acute myeloid leukemia
Advances in rapid screening of leukemia cells for drug susceptibility and resistance are bringing scientists closer to patient-tailored treatment for
Health Tip: What to Do If You Suspect a Concussion
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head. Symptoms
Scientists to produce anti-cancer drugs in yeast
Nature is so complex that natural molecules used for i.e. cancer treatment still can’t be produced by chemical synthesis. Today,
A code for reprogramming immune sentinels
For the first time, a research team at Lund University in Sweden has successfully reprogrammed mouse and human skin cells
A new ‘spin’ on kagome lattices
Like so many targets of scientific inquiry, the class of material referred to as the kagome magnet has proven to
Health Tip: Before You Get Help for Stuttering
Different speech therapists have differing approaches for stuttering, so it’s important to evaluate your needs before choosing a therapist, the
Half a million tests and many mosquitoes later, new buzz about a malaria prevention drug
Most malaria drugs are designed to reduce symptoms after infection. They work by blocking replication of the disease-causing parasites in
Being yelled at: Our brain on alert in a flash
Sight and hearing are the two main sensory modalities allowing us to interact with our environment. But what happens within
