Antimicrobial resistance occurs when previously successful treatments to combat microorganisms — including bacteria, viruses and some kinds of parasites —
Month: March 2019
Researchers optimize aptamer with enhanced myelin-binding properties for MS treatment
-A new study has demonstrated the enhanced ability of an optimized 20-nucleotide derivative of a larger DNA aptamer to bind
A simple strategy to improve your mood in 12 minutes
We all have a remedy — a glass of wine or a piece of chocolate — for lifting our spirits
Musical training may improve attention
New research finds that people who have had musical training are better at controlling their attention and blocking out distractions.
Unresolved Injury, Not Fibrosis, Contributes to Cisplatin-Induced CKD, Yale Study Finds
Yale School of Medicine researchers have found that the progression of acute kidney injury to chronic kidney disease (CKD) caused
Helping infants survive brain cancer
Choroid plexus carcinoma (CPC) is a particularly challenging type of brain cancer. The tumor most commonly arises in infants under
People ‘hear’ flashes due to disinhibited flow of signals around the brain, suggests study
A synaesthesia-like effect in which people ‘hear’ silent flashes or movement, such as in popular ‘noisy GIFs’ and memes, could
Knee osteoarthritis: A low-carb diet may relieve symptoms
A new study compares the effects of a low-carb diet with those of a regular diet and a low-fat diet
Woman’s Contact Lens Care Leads to Parasitic Eye Infection
Traci Lawson was diagnosed with pinkeye, but two weeks later, her left eye was suddenly getting worse. “My eye was
The regeneration of a cell depends on where it is positioned
A simple tissue sample from a plant, like a branch or leaf, can grow into a whole new plant. This
