There is significant racial variation in the structure of the human pelvis, according to a study that could change how
Category: Health
Reproducing pediatric kidney disease from human iPS cells
Scientists in Japan have found a ‘skeleton key’ for congenital kidney disease research. Using iPS cells generated from the skin
More black South Africans are donating blood
The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) has succeeded in increasing the proportion of donations from black South Africans fivefold,
Dogs detect malaria by sniffing socks worn by African children
As the global battle against malaria stalls, scientists may be adding a novel tool to the fight: sniffer dogs. In
Potential markers identified for early detection and prevention of liver cancer
Liver cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, claiming 700,000 lives each year. Most cases are discovered
Babies born at home have more diverse, beneficial bacteria, study finds
Infants born at home have more diverse bacteria in their guts and feces, which may affect their developing immunity and
Vaccine to Stop Recurrent Strokes Shows Promise in Mice
Stroke remains a major killer. But could a simple vaccine help prevent a recurrence in stroke survivors someday? That’s the
New research recovers nutrients from seafood process water
Process waters from the seafood industry contain valuable nutrients, that could be used in food or aquaculture feed. But currently,
Fertilizers’ impact on soil health compared
In a newly published study, researchers dug into how fertilizing with manure affects soil quality, compared with inorganic fertilizer. Ekrem
AI and NMR spectroscopy determine atoms configuration in record time
Many drugs today are produced as powdered solids. But to fully understand how the active ingredients will behave once inside