Contrary to the well-known stimulating effect on humans, caffeine slows down the movement of water molecules. Researchers from the ESPCI
Month: February 2019
Fighting HIV with anti-cancer immunotherapy
Researchers at the University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM) have shown that immunotherapy treatments against cancer could reduce the
CRISPR/Cas9 therapy can suppress aging, enhance health and extend life span in mice
Aging is a leading risk factor for a number of debilitating conditions, including heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease, to
Despite the Popularity of Smart Devices, Children are Watching more TV than Ever, Study Finds
Surely, given the near-universal use of smart devices like smartphones and tablets, most of us would suspect that watching TV
Spherical display brings virtual collaboration closer to reality
Virtual reality can often make a user feel isolated from the world, with only computer-generated characters for company. But researchers
Prior Dengue Infection Protects Against Zika
The higher a person’s immunity to dengue virus, the lower their risk of Zika infection, an international team of scientists
Penis development needs more than just testes and testosterone
Proper development of the fetal penis requires not just testosterone from the testes, but a second hormone produced by other
Prescription opioid overdose deaths falling in Iowa; synthetics and heroin spike new concern
Stronger regulation and efforts to prescribe fewer opioids have helped reduce overdose deaths in Iowa, but an Iowa State University
Sensitive sensor detects Down syndrome DNA
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Down syndrome is the most common birth defect, occurring once in
Does Magnesium Improve Your Sleep Quality?
In this competitive and hectic life, people are losing their sleep quality. They either work at night or sleep with