Genetic causes of poor sleep

The largest genetic study of its kind ever to use accelerometer data to examine how we…

Durability vs. recyclability: Dueling goals in making electronics more sustainable

Researchers have looked into the impact of government policies put in place to reduce the amount…

Compound that kills drug-resistant fungi is isolated from ant microbiota

A project conducted by researchers in Brazil and the US investigated bacteria living in symbiosis with…

Mass drug administration reduces scabies cases by 90% in Solomon Islands’ communities

Mass drug administration of two antibiotics can be highly effective at reducing cases of scabies and…

First reported UK case of likely dog-to-dog transmission of leishmaniosis

Veterinary professionals have sounded the alarm in this week's Vet Record after treating the first UK…

Health claims on packaging for many foods marketed to UK kids are ‘confusing’

The health claims made on the product packaging for a large proportion of foods marketed to…

Countries that help working class students get into university have happier citizens

A study has shown that 'inclusive' educational policies that help working class students access higher education,…

Multiple mechanisms behind disease associated with unexpected heart attacks

An examination of three mutations associated with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy -- a disease best known for revealing…

New hope for treating childhood brain cancer

Recent research has shown that a drug known as MI-2 can kill cells that cause a…

Microglia, cells thought restricted to central nervous system, are redefined in new study

Scientists have discovered microglia actually squeeze through the spinal boundary, crossing into the peripheral nervous system…