A team of researchers affiliated with several institutions in the U.S. has found that office workers sleep more hours each
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T cell immunity in the elderly
A study by Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute (BDI) expands the understanding of the molecular pathways that control T cell function
Fighting mosquito-borne viruses requires a precise balance of immune cells
Every year, more than 68,000 people end up with a clinical case of Japanese encephalitis. One in four of these
Antibiotic resistance breakthrough
Scientists have made a breakthrough in the fight against superbugs after developing a antibiotic that can kill bacteria before it
Early-life education improves memory in old age, especially for women
Education appears to protect older adults, especially women, against memory loss, according to a study by investigators at Georgetown University
Probiotics with top-performing Lactobacillus strains may improve vaginal health
Vaginal Lactobacillus bacterial strains largely perform better than strains currently used in probiotics for vaginal health, according to a study
Disrupted sleep increases the risk of cardiovascular disease by promoting inflammation
Sleep disruption has been shown to be associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis, but the mechanism has been unclear.
Revealed: How cancer develops resistance to treatment
Cancer cells can turn on error-prone DNA copy pathways to adapt to cancer treatment, a breakthrough study published in the
Restoring vision by gene therapy
Humans rely dominantly on their eyesight. Losing vision means inability to read, recognize faces or find objects. Macular degeneration is
Exploring the nature of anomalous psychedelic experiences
Psychedelics are among the most intriguing and mysterious psychoactive substances, as they can radically alter people’s perceptions, cognitive processes and
