For the first time, University of Queensland (UQ) researchers have shown how the tau protein, known for its role in
Day: November 15, 2023
Scientists 3D-print hair follicles in lab-grown skin
A team led by scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has 3D-printed hair follicles in human skin tissue cultured in the
Delaying cord clamping could halve risk of death in premature babies
Waiting for two minutes or longer to clamp the umbilical cord of a premature baby soon after birth could help
Novel C. diff structures are required for infection, offer new therapeutic targets
Iron storage “spheres” inside the bacterium C. diff — the leading cause of hospital-acquired infections — could offer new targets
High lung cancer rates in naval veterans linked to asbestos
A University of Adelaide and Oxford University study has discovered asbestos exposure led to a higher incidence of asbestos-related lung
Researchers chart the contents of human bone marrow
A team at Weill Cornell Medicine has mapped the location and spatial features of blood-forming cells within human bone marrow.
Cancer stem cells trigger macrophage aging
Cancer stem cells cause the aging of macrophages in mice with healthy immune systems, creating conditions for the formation of
Genetic testing could greatly benefit patients with depression, save health system millions
A special kind of genetic test that helps determine the best antidepressant for patients with moderate-to-severe depression could generate substantive
Study finds melatonin use soaring among youth
Nearly one in five school-aged children and preteens now take melatonin for sleep, and some parents routinely give the hormone
The Goldilocks Effect: Researchers establish framework for protein regulation
From plants to animals, all living things depend on proteins to help their cells function properly. In certain cases, like