Fat, biologically speaking, is not a bad thing. Fatty acids—the molecular building blocks for body fat—are crucial to the formation
Month: March 2019
Could genetic breakthrough finally help take the sting out of mouth ulcers?
A large breakthrough has been made in the genetic understanding of mouth ulcers which could provide potential for a new
Using sleep disorder to predict Parkinson’s disease
A large multi-centre study of more than 1,200 patients provides important predictors of Parkinson’s disease progression, which will allow better
A nap a day keeps high blood pressure at bay
It seems that napping may do more than just reboot our energy level and improve our mood. New research being
Harnessing beneficial bacteria for a sustainable future
Finding natural approaches to sustain agriculture and food production is a major global challenge. Synthetic chemical pesticides have traditionally been
New mechanism used by bacteria to evade antibiotics
As bacteria continue to demonstrate powerful resilience to antibiotic treatments — posing a rising public health crisis involving a variety
New cell-sized micro robots might make incredible journeys
Researchers have harnessed the latest nanofabrication techniques to create bug-shaped robots that are wirelessly powered, able to walk, able to
Mouse model validates how ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria affect acne
Researchers have long believed that Propionibacterium acnes causes acne. But these bacteria are plentiful on everyone’s skin and yet not
Crystal-clear view of a key neuronal receptor opens door for new, targeted drugs
During brain development, billions of neuron nerve cells must find their accurate pathway in the brain in order to form
Linking bacterial populations with health: Q&A with Stanford statistician Susan Holmes
We are all teeming with bacteria that help us digest food or fight disease, but two people might play host
