An immunomodulatory drug called fingolimod, which is approved for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, blocks human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
Month: August 2020
New type of taste cell discovered in taste buds
Our mouths may be home to a newly discovered set of multi-tasking taste cells that—unlike most known taste cells, which
Loss of a specific enzyme increases fat metabolism and exercise endurance in mice
Sugars and fats are the primary fuels that power every cell, tissue and organ. For most cells, sugar is the
Researchers discover the microbiome’s role in attacking cancerous tumours
Researchers with the Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases at the Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) have discovered which gut bacteria
Mental health access is vital during pandemic, experts say
Many people may be experiencing increased anxiety during the pandemic, which experts say can be compounded by the sense of
After stillbirth, new genetic analyses may give parents answers
Columbia researchers have uncovered an array of new genes that cause stillbirth, significantly increasing the understanding of the condition’s
Stress and anger may exacerbate heart failure
Mental stress and anger may have clinical implications for patients with heart failure according to a new report published in
Some physicians are ordering thyroid tests for unsupported reasons
Up to one-third of physicians reported sending patients for a thyroid ultrasound for reasons not supported by clinical care guidelines,
Swallowing this colonoscopy-like bacteria grabber could reveal secrets about your health
Your gut bacteria could say a lot about you, such as why you’re diabetic or how you respond to certain
Impact of family income on children’s learning shaped by hippocampus
A new study by a team of researchers from the University of Toronto (U of T) has identified the region
