An expert who has treated rare childhood diseases has found that a protein that is…
Month: November 2015
Opsins, proteins better known as visual sensors, play a role in the heat-seeking movement of sperm
Sperm use multiple navigation systems, such as heat-seeking and chemical, new research shows. Opsins –…
Why E. coli move faster in syrup-like fluids than in water
Swimming in a pool of syrup would be difficult for most people, but for bacteria…
Nurse provides firsthand account of combating Ebola
International nurse volunteers responding to the Ebola outbreak in West African encountered death on nearly…
Osteoarthritis finding sheds new light on hyaluronic acid injection controversy
A discovery bioengineers is shedding new light on the controversy surrounding a common treatment for…
Promising drug combination for advanced prostate cancer
A new drug combination may be effective in treating men with metastatic prostate cancer. Preliminary…
Similar proteins protect the skin of humans, turtles
Genes for important skin proteins arose in a common ancestor shared by humans and turtles…
Optimal care for older cancer patients should target relevant health related quality of life domains according to study
Researchers have identified health related quality of life components that should be considered as most…
Proteome analysis for detection of diabetic nephropathy: Benefit remains unclear
As no study relevant for the research question was identified, the benefit or harm for…
Great Barrier Reef protecting against landslides, tsunamis
The world-famous Australian reef is providing an effective barrier against landslide-induced tsunamis, new research shows….