The delivery of tiny biodegradable microstructures to heart tissue damaged by heart attack may help…
Month: February 2015
An extra protein gives naked mole rats more power to stop cancer
A protein newly found in the naked mole rat may help explain its unique ability…
Premature babies grow out of asthma
Premature babies grow out of the asthma which they are likely to develop in early…
E-cigarette exposure impairs immune responses in mouse model
In a study with mice, researchers have found that e-cigarettes compromise the immune system in…
HIV and syphilis biomarkers: Smartphone, finger prick, 15 minute diagnosis
Medical researchers have developed a low-cost smartphone accessory that can perform a point-of-care test that…
Anti-epilepsy drug preserves brain function after stroke, research suggests
New research suggests that an already-approved drug could dramatically reduce the debilitating impact of strokes,…
The brain’s social network: Nerve cells interact like friends on Facebook
Neurons in the brain are wired like a social network, according to new research. Each…
Standardized approach to creation and use of antibodies urged
A worldwide group of antibody experts appeal for a standardized approach to the creation and…
Fossils from heart of Amazon provide evidence that South American monkeys came from Africa
The early evolutionary history of monkeys in South America is cloaked in mystery. Long thought…
Scientists reprogram plants for drought tolerance
Plant biologists report that drought tolerance in plants can be improved by engineering them to…