New RNAi treatment targets eye inflammation

Scientists have developed a new RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutic agent that safely blocked ocular inflammation in…

New peptide hormone aids waterproof barrier formation in plant roots

Researchers have identified peptide hormones needed for formation and maintenance of plant root barrier to preserve…

Estrogen explains the exosome-carried messenger profile in the circulation among postmenopausal women

In blood circulation, the exosome-carried messenger molecule profile differs between post- and premenopausal women, research shows.…

Researchers unravel how ticks protect themselves from Lyme bacteria and other microbes

For hundreds of millions of years, ticks have survived on Earth by sucking blood from their…

Do children inherit drug protection from parents exposed to nicotine or drugs?

A father's nicotine use may have a significant impact on children's risk of some diseases. In…

To please your friends, tell them what they already know

We love to tell friends and family about experiences we've had and they haven't -- from…

Tiny magnetic implant offers new drug delivery method

Researchers have developed a magnetic drug implant -- the first of its kind in Canada --…

How the brain maintains useful memories

Researchers have discovered a reason why we often struggle to remember the smaller details of past…

Avoiding medications that promote weight gain when managing obesity

While diet, exercise and behavior modification are essential components of obesity management, a successful long-term weight…

Measuring entropy: Scanning-tunneling microscope gives glimpse of the mysterious property

The scanning-tunneling microscope (STM), which is used to study changes in the shape of a single…