In a world grappling with deep-seated division and social upheaval, empathy has become more critical than ever. But science suggests
Month: December 2023
Experimental drug combination shows promise against hard-to-treat peripheral nerve sheath tumors
Combining a pair of experimental drugs may help treat malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors with fewer harmful side effects, according
A patch of protection against Zika virus
A simple-to-apply, needle-free vaccine patch is being developed to protect people from the potentially deadly mosquito-borne Zika virus. A prototype
Researchers caution diabetes patients’ use of fitness video games
The authors of a new study are warning people with type-1 diabetes to use fitness video games with caution. The
Why reading nursery rhymes and singing to babies may help them to learn language
Parents should speak to their babies using sing-song speech, like nursery rhymes, as soon as possible, say researchers. That’s because
Replicating the structure of bird feathers
The eastern bluebird is a special bird. The blue of its feathers is unique. However, this colour is not based
Scientists work to bring tissue regeneration to replace root canal treatment
Want to avoid a root canal? In the future, you might be able to opt for tissue regeneration instead. ADA
Newborn babies at risk from bacteria commonly carried by mothers
Streptococcus agalactiae (known as Group B Streptococcus, or GBS) is present in the genital tract in around one in five
To build better tuberculosis vaccines, researchers develop new model by leveraging an old vaccine
Each year, tuberculosis (TB) kills more people than any other infectious disease, falling out of the top spot only temporarily
How pre- and postnatal B-12 vitamins improve breast milk vitamin B-12 levels, which supports infant brain development
Babies and children need vitamins, including vitamin B-12, to help their brains and bodies develop and grow. Babies get B-12