mRNA-based therapeutics and vaccines are the new hope in the fight against incurable diseases. A commonly used strategy in the
Day: October 17, 2024
Forever Chemicals found in bottled and tap water from around the world
Scientists have discovered toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ present in samples of drinking water from around the world, a new study reveals.
Analysis of retinal proteins identifies new drug targets for treating inherited retinal degenerations
An international team of researchers has identified new drug targets for therapies that could benefit patients with different forms of
Elucidating the neural basis of reduced sexual receptivity in female mice during the non-estrus phase
Researchers at University of Tsukuba investigated the neural mechanisms underlying the behavioral transition from the sexually receptive estrus stage to
High potency cannabis use leaves unique signature on DNA, study shows
High potency cannabis use leaves a distinct mark on DNA, according to new research by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology
Folic acid may mitigate link between lead exposure during pregnancy and autistic behaviours in children
A new study by Simon Fraser University researchers has found that folate may weaken the link between blood-lead levels in
Uncovering a way for pro-B cells to change trajectory
Development of B cells, white blood cells that make antibodies, follows a progression of stages: common lymphoid progenitors, pre-pro-B cells,
Boy or girl? Researchers identify genetic mutation that increases chance of having a daughter
Each year, roughly the same numbers of boys and girls are born. But in individual families, some couples have four
Bacterial vaccine shows promise as cancer immunotherapy
Columbia researchers have engineered probiotic bacteria that educate the immune system to destroy cancer cells, opening the door for a
Zebrafish as a model for studying rare genetic disease
Nager syndrome, or NS, is a rare genetic disease that affects the development of the face and limbs, usually causing