Environmental exposure to the industrial chemical bisphenol A (BPA) lowers the effectiveness of a targeted…
Month: June 2014
Common BPA substitute, BPS, disrupts heart rhythms in females
Bisphenol S (BPS), a common substitute for bisphenol A (BPA) in consumer products, may have…
BPA Substitute as bad as BPA? Exposure to BPA substitute causes hyperactivity and brain changes in fish
A chemical found in many “BPA free” consumer products, known as bisphenol S (BPS), is…
Unlocking milk’s formula could save lives, say scientists
A new study on the digestion of milk could lead to the development of new…
Battle of the bulge occurs in the liver
An international team of scientists has shown how free radicals contribute to type 2 diabetes,…
‘Missing link’ found in production of protein factories in cells
The ‘missing link’ in the chemical system that enables animal cells to produce ribosomes —…
Cancer by remote-control: Overlooked DNA shuffling drives deadly paediatric brain tumour
One of the deadliest forms of paediatric brain tumor, Group 3 medulloblastoma, is linked to…
Midwifery matters ‘more than ever,’ experts say
Midwifery has a crucial part to play in saving the lives of millions of women…
Family dysfunction strong predictor of emotional problems in children of cancer patients
A cancer diagnosis affects the whole family, and a significant number of children of cancer…
Bisexual men face unique challenges to their sexual health
Bisexual men have many unmet public health needs, which leave them vulnerable to sexually transmitted…