Post-surgery pain relief has shifted away from opioid-containing medications over the past seven years, but the downward trend has slowed
Month: December 2023
Manipulation of gut microbiota with flaxseed could reduce breast cancer risk
A new study demonstrates that the human gut microbiome may be a factor in breast health. Lifestyle and diet have
Children born moderately early are at an increased risk of developmental disorders
While many of the increased risks are small, because around seven percent of babies in the UK are born moderately
Battle of the AIs in medical research: ChatGPT vs Elicit
The use of generative AI in literature search suggests the possibility of efficiently collecting a vast amount of medical information,
A fork in the ‘rhod’: Researchers unveil comprehensive collection of rhodamine-based fluorescent dyes
When Senior Scientist Jonathan Grimm came to Janelia 13 years ago, he didn’t know much about fluorescence or fluorescent dyes.
New cause of diabetes discovered, offering potential target for new classes of drugs to treat the disease
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals have identified an enzyme that blocks insulin produced in the body
How immune cells recognize their enemies
As complicated as their name is, they are important for the human organism in the fight against pathogens and cancer:
Structure of a central component of the human immune system revealed
A central component of the human immune system, the NLRP3 inflammasome plays an important role in fighting off infections. However,
Mothers need more ‘exclusive breastfeeding’ support
Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life is proven to protect both mother and child health. According to
Formaldehyde, a carcinogen, is also used by the body to regulate our genes
Formaldehyde, a toxin and carcinogen found in construction materials, carpets, car exhaust, cigarette smoke and even permanent press clothing, turns