Potential ‘Achilles heel’ in brain cancer

Scientists believe they have uncovered an 'Achilles heel' of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), the most common and…

How the food we eat affects biochemical signals in the gut

For years, researchers have studied how the body's microbiome impacts virtually every aspect of human health…

In MS, disintegrating brain lesions may indicate the disease is getting worse

For decades, clinicians treating multiple sclerosis (MS) have interpreted the appearance of new or expanding brain…

Globular clusters 4 billion years younger than previously thought

Globular clusters could be up to 4 billion years younger than previously thought, new research has…

New algorithm fuses quality and quantity in satellite imagery

Using a new algorithm, researchers may have found the solution to an age-old dilemma plaguing satellite…

A change in bacteria’s genetic code holds promise of longer-lasting drugs

By altering the genetic code in bacteria, researchers have demonstrated a method to make therapeutic proteins…

Asthma and flu: a double whammy

Vaccinating asthmatic pre-schoolers against influenza would dramatically reduce their risk of being hospitalized after an attack.

Upgrading the toolbox for Duchenne muscular dystrophy research with a new rabbit model

Research to improve our understanding of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), and the development of new therapies,…

Spironolactone may be an alternative to antibiotics in women’s acne treatment

In a finding that suggests the potential for practice change that would reduce the use of…

Polarized cells give the heart its fully developed form

When it first starts to develop, the heart is a simple tube. Researchers have now described…