Wearable, smart technologies are transforming the ability to monitor and improve health, but a decidedly low-tech commodity — the humble…
Leukaemia cells can transform into non-cancerous cells through epigenetic changes
Researchers have discovered that a leukemic cell is capable of transforming into a non-cancerous cell through epigenetic changes.
‘Give me the calcium!’ Tulane virus takes over cellular calcium signaling to replicate
Researchers uncover the first piece of functional evidence suggesting that Tulane virus and human norovirus use viroporins to control cellular…
Just what the doctor ordered: Take a yoga class and depression, anxiety improve
Scientific studies already support yoga practice as a means to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Now a new study…
How self-reactive immune cells are allowed to develop
A research team has found the mechanism that controls the growth of B1-cells in mice. The findings may lead to…
Cholesterol, fat profiles at birth linked to psychological health at age 5
Babies born with high levels of bad cholesterol and a certain type of fat may face a heightened risk for…
Insulin can increase mosquitoes’ immunity to West Nile virus
A discovery has the potential to inhibit the spread of West Nile virus as well as Zika and dengue viruses.…
Novel mathematical framework provides a deeper understanding of how drugs interact
Researchers have developed a new methodology characterizing more precisely how drugs influence each other when combined during treatment. Their analysis…
Could cytotoxic T-cells be a key to longevity?
Scientists have used single-cell RNA analysis to find that supercentenarians — meaning people over the age of 110 — have…
The effects of a mock shelter environment on sleep
Researchers conducted an experiment on the nature of sleep in an evacuation shelter environment. This experiment was performed by creating…