Gut bacteria are tiny but may play an outsized role not only in the host animal’s digestive health, but in…
For babies born with a rare immune deficiency, a unique new test to better target care
A new test will enable better management of patients with severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID).
Non-invasive fetal oxygen monitor could make for safer deliveries
A device to directly measure blood oxygen saturation in a fetus during labor has been developed by researchers at UC…
Women commuting during rush hour are exposed to higher levels of pollutants
Studies have shown associations between exposure to traffic-related air pollution and adverse health outcomes, including preterm birth and low birthweight.…
Air quality impacts early brain development
Does living close to roadways pose a risk to the developing brain? A study found a link between traffic-related air…
To make a good impression, leave cell phone alone during work meetings
New hires especially should keep their cell phones stashed away during business meetings, a new study strongly implies. Researchers have…
Centenarian study suggests living environment may be key to longevity
Where you live has a significant impact on the likelihood that you will reach centenarian age, suggests a new study.…
Envy coupled with competition divides society into an upper and lower class, game theoretical study shows
Can class differences come about endogenously, i.e. independent of birth and education? Researchers pursued this issue in a game theoretical…
Microbes might manage your cholesterol
Researchers discover a link between human blood cholesterol levels and a gene in the microbiome that could one day help…
Light-activated ‘CRISPR’ triggers precision gene editing and super-fast DNA repair
In a series of experiments using human cancer cell lines, scientists say they have successfully used light as a trigger…