How ‘superbug’ E. coli clones take over human gut

A 'superbug' clone of E. coli has evolved to prevent itself from becoming so dominant that…

Scientists propose new theory on Alzheimer’s, amyloid connection

'Is amyloid precursor protein the mastermind behind Alzheimer's or is it just an accomplice?' Researchers devised…

Proofreading the book of life: Gene editing made safer

A new method renders the gene editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 'immunosilent,' potentially allowing the editing and repair…

Researchers find high-risk genes for schizophrenia

Using a unique computational 'framework' they developed, a team of scientist cyber-sleuths has identified 104 high-risk…

Overlooked molecular machine in cell nucleus may hold key to treating aggressive leukemia

Many people fighting a very aggressive form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) don't survive more than…

How slippery surfaces allow sticky pastes and gels to slide

A research team that has already conquered the problem of getting ketchup out of its bottle…

Metformin may help patients maintain weight loss long-term

In the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) clinical trial and its long-term follow-up study, among the persons…

With abdominal etching, plastic surgeons help patients get ‘six-pack abs’

Even with a good diet and workout routine, some men and women have trouble getting the…

Working out makes hydrogels perform more like muscle

Human skeletal muscles have a unique combination of properties that materials researchers seek for their own…

No increase in complications with ‘tummy tuck’ in obese patients

'Tummy tuck' surgery (abdominoplasty) can be safely performed in obese patients, with no increase in complications…