Mechanical and chemical engineers at McMaster, working with biochemists from across campus, have collaborated to develop a transparent test patch,
Category: Research
Decoding human genome
Human genome contains the raw information in form of DNA that determines everything like potential risk for disease, state of
How HIV escapes cellular booby traps
HIV is believed to have evolved from a simian immunodeficiency virus SIV, that originated in chimpanzees, a crucial protein for
Formation of blood cells
Stem cells in human bone marrow produce billions of new red blood cells daily, disruption in this process can cause
Stem cells for molecular regeneration
According to a new pilot clinical trial, new stem cell transplant might restore vision being lost to the dry form
Hypertension before pregnancy increases the risk of pregnancy loss
According to an analysis by researchers at the National Institutes of Health, hypertension before conception may increase the risk of
Effects of maternal stress on fetus’ brain development
Mother’s stress during pregnancy changes the brain connections of fetus. Researchers at Wayne State University examined neural activity of fetuses between
DNA methylation for stem cell differentiation
Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered how DNA methylation regulates spinal cord motor neurons. DNA methylation is an epigenetic mechanism that
Cardiovascular risk in HIV patients
People living with HIV may develop cardiovascular conditions like atherosclerosis and peripheral artery disease, chronic immune activation and inflammation may be
Estradiol and progesterone hormones improve IVF success
Infertility affects some women of reproductive age, having one sugary drink a day lowers the chance of successful IVF. Infertile women