Disturbances in the function of mitochondrial DNA can accelerate the ageing process in ways that are different than previously thought,…
Children’s language skills may be harmed by social hardship
Children from disadvantaged backgrounds are three times more likely to develop difficulties with language than those from more affluent areas,…
Scientists have identified the presence of cancer-suppressing cells in pancreatic cancer
Researchers have identified cells containing a protein called Meflin that has a role in restraining the progression of pancreatic cancer.…
Future intent: Would you let an automated car do the driving?
Researchers have surveyed more than 2000 drivers across Australia, France and Sweden for two separate studies investigating what people think…
Dog ownership associated with longer life, especially among heart attack and stroke survivors
Dog ownership was associated with a 33% lower risk of early death for heart attack survivors living alone and 27%…
The effectiveness of electrical stimulation in producing spinal fusion
Researchers performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of published data on the effect of electrical stimulation therapies on spinal fusion.…
Regular exercise is good for your heart, no matter how old you are!
Regular exercise is highly beneficial for all patients with cardiovascular disease regardless of age, report investigators. Their results showed that…
The story of thalidomide continues
An international study has unveiled a detailed view of how thalidomide, one of the most notorious drugs ever developed, causes…
New mechanism in the liver helps prevent invasive fungal infections
An expert in intravital microscopy is making breakthroughs in invasive fungal infections. He has discovered a pathway by which liver…
Scientists discover new antibiotic in tropical forest
Scientists have discovered an antibiotic produced by a soil bacterium from a Mexican tropical forest that may help lead to…