Dye makes flu germs visible to the naked eye

Researchers have discovered a way to make influenza visible to the naked eye, by engineering dye…

New defense mechanism against bacteria discovered

Researchers believe they have cracked the mystery of why we are able to quickly prevent an…

Battered Earth revived by mineral weathering after mass extinction

Bedrock of Earth got severely beaten up by hothouse climate conditions during one of planet’s mass…

First molecular diagnostics for insecticide resistance in sandflies

A new study identifies a potent molecular mechanism for insecticide resistance in the world's most medically-important…

Red light, green light invention prevents work interruptions

A computer scientist has invented a unique desk light that automatically switches from green to red…

Swearing aloud can make you stronger

In the research, Dr Stephens and his team conducted two experiments. In the first, 29 participants…

New microscopic technique could help detect, diagnose metastatic melanomas

The fight against skin cancer just got a new weapon. Researchers have devised a new tool…

Unlocking the barrier: Surprising role of omega-3 fatty acids in keeping the blood-brain barrier closed

Already extolled for their health benefits as a food compound, omega-3 fatty acids now appear to…

White blood cell boosting drugs safe during chemo-radiotherapy

New research shows that white blood cell boosting drugs are safe during concurrent chemo-radiotherapy of small…

Benefits of antipsychotics outweigh risks, find experts

An international group of experts has concluded that, for patients with schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders,…