Among scientists, the role of proteins called sirtuins in enhancing longevity has been hotly debated,…
Month: September 2013
Lessons from the worm: How the elderly can live an active life
When the tiny roundworm C. elegans reaches middle age —- at about 2 weeks old…
Study examines ways to restore immunity to chronic hepatitis C infection
The hepatitis C virus hijacks the body’s immune system, leaving T cells unable to function….
Save my limbs
Retrograde access gives surgeons the ability to go through the foot to open up blocked…
IT monitoring effective in deterring fraud by restaurant employees
For many firms, losing significant revenue and profit to employee theft has been a cost…
New evidence to aid search for charge ‘stripes’ in superconductors
Scientists have used an indirect method to detect fluctuating “stripes” of charge density in a…
New effective treatment for high blood pressure? Removing tiny organ
Removing one of the tiniest organs in the body has shown to provide effective treatment…
Scientists edge closer towards first pancreatitis treatment
20,000 people are admitted to UK hospitals annually with pancreatitis. One in five of these…
2013 bedroom poll explores sleep differences among six countries
The 2013 International Bedroom Poll, compares sleep times, attitudes, habits and bedtime routines of those…
Action-inaction balance in cultural values more common in East Asian countries
Researchers looked at the difference between action and inaction depending on what country you are…