Immune cells called macrophages are supposed to serve and protect, but cancer has found ways to put them to sleep.
Category: Health
Fossilized slime of 100-million-year-old hagfish shakes up vertebrate family tree
Paleontologists at the University of Chicago have discovered the first detailed fossil of a hagfish, the slimy, eel-like carrion feeders
Genetic study provides novel insights into the evolution of skin color
Skin colour is one of the most visible and variable traits among humans and scientists have always been curious about
How staying in shape is vital for reproductive success
Cells must keep their shape and proportions to successfully reproduce through cell division, finds new research from the Francis Crick
Drinking soda after workout could damage kidneys
Researchers from the University at Buffalo in New York recently assessed soft drinks’ impact on kidney health when consumed during
How genes affect fat storage
A recent study from Uppsala University has found that genetic factors influence whether people store fat around the trunk or
How to prevent cold
A 24-year study from Harvard University, found that twins were likely to suffer similar illnesses, suggesting that DNA drives 40
Placentas adapt when mothers have poor diets or low oxygen during pregnancy
Cambridge researchers have discovered the placenta regulates how much oxygen and nutrients it transports to babies during challenging pregnancies in
New therapeutic avenue in the fight against chronic liver disease
Chronic liver disease is known as the silent killer, as it shows no obvious symptoms until the disease has progressed
Hand-knitted molecules
The fabrication of electronic components usually follows a top-down pathway in specialized physical laboratories. Using special carving tools in clean