New research by Curtin University has found that skin colour in young Caucasian men is linked to high levels of
Category: Health
How caffeine protects the heart
Caffeine consumption has been associated with lower risks for multiple diseases, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. A
Nocdurna for treating Norcturia
Nocturnal polyuria, a disease of the kidneys, is the most common underlying cause of nocturia, which can affect adults at
Salty food may cause premature death
Eating foods high in salt contributes to high blood pressure, increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and death. According to Nancy
Blood signature for TB diagnosis
A gene signature in the bloodstream could reveal the risk of active tuberculosis (TB) disease before symptoms begin. Such a
Cell technology for treating ostechondrial knee defects
Fat tissue is one of the prospective sources of cell material for regenerative medicine. It contains different types of cells,
Genome-editing tool may cause cancer
CRISPR-Cas9 is a molecular machine first discovered in bacteria that can be programmed to go to an exact place in
Blood biomarkers for obstructive sleep apnea
Researchers used the potential blood biomarkers as a diagnostic tool for obstructive sleep apnea. They discovered that concurrent elevations of haemoglobin
Effects of non-coding DNA on sex determination
Scientists have identified a key enhancer of Sox9- a gene critical for male sex development and demonstrated that deleting that
Moxidectin for treating river blindness
River blindness is caused by the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus, which is transmitted from person to person by black flies
