New research suggests that some respiratory symptoms may predict an earlier death in older adults. Also, such predictions differ by…
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Preventing hereditary deafness
An optimized version of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing system prevents hearing loss with no detectable off-target effects in so-called Beethoven mice,…
Quorn protein builds muscle better than milk protein
A study has found that mycoprotein, the protein-rich food source that is unique to Quorn products, stimulates post-exercise muscle building…
Imprinted spheres fight breast cancer
A particularly aggressive, metastasizing form of cancer, HER2-positive breast cancer, may be treated with nanoscopic particles ”imprinted” with specific binding…
World first: Homing instinct applied to stem cells show cells ‘home’ to cardiac tissue
In a world first, scientists have found a new way to direct stem cells to heart tissue. The findings could…
Superbug virulence regulatory mechanism revealed: Pave ways for developing new antibiotics
As antibiotic resistance is growing and posing a threat on public health, developing new antibiotics has become more urgent than…
Treatment targeted at a genetic mutation relieves psychosis symptoms
Treatment of psychosis can be targeted to a specific genetic mutation in patients with psychotic disorders. The study provides a…
Blood pressure drug linked with increased risk of bowel condition
A type of blood pressure lowering medication, called a calcium-channel blocker, may be linked with an increased risk of a…
Perfect timing: Making the ‘switch’ from juvenile to adult
Very little is known about how the onset of puberty is controlled in humans, but the discovery of a new…
Ultra-small nanoprobes could be a leap forward in human-machine interfaces
Machine enhanced humans — or cyborgs as they are known in science fiction — could be one step closer to…