Researchers have identified a hormone produced by the liver that tells the body to downshift its metabolism when it’s expending…
Researchers identify long-sought activator of sigma receptors in human cells
Cells communicate through complex mechanisms that typically involve receptors and ligands that bind to them. Endogenous ligands have been identified…
Gut microbes from healthy infants block milk allergy development in mice
New research suggests that the gut microbiome may help prevent the development of cow’s milk allergy. Scientists found that gut…
DNA origami: A precise measuring tool for optimal antibody effectiveness
Using DNA origami — DNA-based design of precise nanostructures — scientists have been able to demonstrate the most accurate distance…
Herpes viruses and tumors evolved to learn how to manipulate the same ancient RNA
Herpes viral infections use the ancient genetic material found in the human genome to proliferate, mimicking the same process tumors…
More accurate leukemia diagnosis expected as researchers refine leukemia classification
New research means more than 90 percent of the most common cases of childhood cancer can now be classified by…
Wildfire: Fort McMurray homes have normal levels of indoor toxins
Researchers have examined dust from homes in Fort McMurray, Alta., for evidence of harmful toxins left in the aftermath of…
Chance of depression in new doctors depends on where they train
Nearly 20,000 future doctors will graduate from US medical school this spring, and embark on the residency training. But a…
Military spouses face higher perinatal depression risk
Women whose partners are away on military deployment are at greater risk of developing mental illness during the perinatal period,…
Mesenchymal stems cells: Vital role in repair of damaged organs
In adults, mesenchymal stems cells (MSCs) are primarily found in bone marrow and they play a vital role in repair…