Ageing is one of the biggest risk factor for cancer. However, the biological mechanisms behind this link are still unclear.
Day: September 27, 2019
An artificial skin that can help rehabilitation and enhance virtual reality
Just like our senses of hearing and vision, our sense of touch plays an important role in how we perceive
Virtual human hand simulation holds promise for prosthetics
USC researchers combined visual effects techniques and medical imaging to create precise model of the human hand in motion Whatever
The reciprocal link between self-esteem and social relationships
Does having close friends boost your self-esteem, or does having high self-esteem influence the quality of your friendships? Both, according
Living near green spaces lowers the risk of metabolic syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together and include obesity, hypertension, high blood sugar levels, and abnormal
Molecular link between chronic pain and depression
Researchers at Hokkaido University have identified the brain mechanism linking chronic pain and depression in rats. “Clinicians have known for
Oral health is a critical component to overall health for all ages
“All health care professionals should work to promote good oral hygiene for their older patients,” said Dr. Patrick Coll, professor
Immune response against Toxocara roundworms helps explain disease
Toxocara roundworms are globally distributed and carried by animals in the dog and cat families. Humans and other species can
Anxiety disorders linked to disturbances in the cells’ powerhouses
The powerhouse of the cell, the mitochondria, provides energy for cellular functions. But those activities can become disturbed when chronic
Why viruses like Herpes and Zika will need to be reclassified, and its biotech impact
New findings reveal many different structural models, which can eventually lead to developing more targeted antiviral vaccines. New research reveals