Precision genomics point the way to mutations associated with accelerated aging

Researchers are using precision genomics to search for undiscovered, inheritable genetic mutations that cause accelerated aging.…

Potential new drug for two life-threatening diseases

Researchers have successfully created a drug compound, from the goji berry plant, that is active against…

Biomarker for salt sensitivity of blood pressure discovered

Researchers have identified a genetic marker (GNAI2) that is associated with the risk of salt sensitivity…

Muscle stem cells derived from teratomas

Researchers have developed a process to regenerate skeletal muscle cells in mice with muscular dystrophy.

Abnormal branched-chain amino acid breakdown may raise diabetes risk

A new study suggests that the irregular metabolism of branched-chain amino acids -- components of proteins…

Content of illicit cannabis extracts used to treat children with epilepsy revealed

A pioneering study has found carers who turned to medicinal cannabis to treat children with epilepsy…

Expansion of agricultural land reduces carbon dioxide absorption

Plants absorb some of the carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere by burning fossil fuels. But…

Described 28 years post collection, new grass species makes a strong case for conservation

Originally collected 28 years ago in Ecuador, the new species Poa laegaardiana has been just described,…

Prostate cancer ultrasound treatment as effective as surgery or radiotherapy

Using high energy ultrasound beams to destroy prostate cancer tumours may be as effective as surgery…

SATB1 vital for maintenance of hematopoietic stem cells

Researchers have revealed that expression of SATB1 was involved in both differences in HSC self-renewal ability…