Many pet owners keen to have vegan pets

A growing number of pet owners is interested in feeding their pets plant-based diets.

Smarter drug release thanks to control over encapsulation

Researchers have discovered the parameters that govern the encapsulation of drugs. This gives more control over…

Different bacteria use same cell surface molecule to invade tissue and promote infection

A new study identifies a single molecule as a key entry point used by two types…

First Anatolian farmers were local hunter-gatherers that adopted agriculture

An international team has analyzed eight prehistoric individuals, including the first genome-wide data from a 15,000-year-old…

Sensor created to detect dopamine, brain disorders, in seconds

Using nanotechnology, researchers have developed the first rapid detector for dopamine, a chemical that is believed…

Cost-effective method for hydrogen fuel production process

Researchers have identified an inexpensive way to boost the efficiency of a process used to create…

Deep brain stimulation provides sustained relief for severe depression

Patients suffering from severe, treatment-resistant depression can benefit not only acutely but also the long-term from…

People choose healthy and sustainable lunches if given the green light

People are likely to choose healthier and more sustainable canteen meals if they are labelled with…

Androgen receptor, treatment target for prostate cancer, imports into mitochondria

Androgens stimulate prostate cancer cells to grow. Many drugs to target that cancer focus on stopping…

Go for a run or eat chocolate: A choice dictated by the cannabinoid receptors

A study reveals that the cannabinoid type 1 (CB1) receptors play an essential role in the…