Obese people have lower pain threshold, new research shows

An extra layer of fat won’t provide a cushion against pain – in fact, obese people…

Vitamins could help treat cystic fibrosis, research finds

Researchers have discovered why antibiotics for treating people with cystic fibrosis are becoming less effective and…

Biomarker found that could help predict the onset of Type 1 diabetes

A significant finding has been made that has the potential to contribute to the identification of…

Hydrogen production: This is how green algae assemble their enzymes

Researchers have analyzed how green algae manufacture complex components of a hydrogen-producing enzyme. The enzyme, known…

‘Australia’s Jurassic Park’ the world’s most diverse

An unprecedented 21 different types of dinosaur tracks have been identified on a 25-kilometer stretch of…

Rare genetic forms of obesity more numerous, diverse than previously thought

In their search of seven databases and analysis of 161 papers, researchers found that 79 obesity…

Researchers warn of hazards of smoking and need for wider use of varenicline to quit

More than 35 million Americans are trying to quit smoking. Researchers reassure clinicians and their patients…

Scientists overcome inaccessibility of caves through molecular genetic approach

An international group of scientists has used a novel highly sensitive method for detection of environmental…

Genetics reveal mysteries of hard-to-treat bacterial infection in cystic fibrosis

New research on bacteria that cause major problems for those with cystic fibrosis reveals clues as…

Transport of molecular motors into cilia

Molecular motors produce the force that powers the beat of sperm cell tails to generate movement…