Progress against child mortality lags in many Indian states

India in 2015 had more deaths among children under five than any other country and had…

How proteins help influenza A bind and slice its way to cells

Researchers have provided new insight on how two proteins help influenza A virus particles fight their…

New factor influencing spread of Legionella

When people fall ill from bacterial infection, the first priority is to treat the disease. An…

Injections of a novel protein reduced artery blockage by enhancing lymphatic vascular function in mice

Mice that received injections of a protein called VEGF-C experienced about a 30% reduction in artery…

Preschoolers who watch TV sleep less

Preschoolers who watch TV sleep significantly less than those who don’t, according to new research. …

Impact of CO2 leakage through North Sea wells

Realistic estimates show that global warming can only be kept below 1.5 or 2 degrees Celsius…

Plaque in arteries may not all be the same; targeting specific immune cells in plaque may reduce heart attack and stroke risk

A specific type of immune cell is more commonly found in arterial plaque from patients suffering…

Humanwide program uses data-driven, integrated team approach to predict, prevent disease

A pilot program combining cutting-edge tools of biomedicine with a collaborative, team-based method, offers a new…

Early in vitro testing for adverse effects on embryos

Researchers have combined embryonic cells and liver cells in a new cell culture test. This combination…

New method enables 'photographing' of enzymes

Scientists have developed a method with which an enzyme at work can be ‘photographed’. Their method…