A jagged little protein appears to be key to how cancer stem cells differentiate and enable metastasis, according to researchers at Rice University and the Duke University School of Medicine. […]
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In fimo: Finally a name for the experimental examination of excrement
You’ve heard of “in vitro” (the study of things in test tubes) and “in vivo” (the study of things in a living system). Now meet “in fimo,” a new scientific […]
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For first time, researchers can measure insecticide on surface of mosquito nets
Insecticide-infused mosquito netting is in widespread use around the world to limit the spread of mosquito-borne diseases, such as malaria. Researchers from North Carolina State University and the U.S. Centers […]
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Losing neurons is sometimes not all bad
Current thinking about Alzheimer’s disease is that neuronal cell death in the brain is to blame for the cognitive havoc caused by the disease. But a new study suggests that […]
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If you’re diabetic, foot care a must
(HealthDay)—Good foot care is essential for people with diabetes, a foot surgeon says. Diabetes can cause nerve damage that leads to a loss of sensation in the feet, making it […]
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Research highlights what helps people live well with dementia
New research has identified the factors that enable people with dementia and their carers to live as well as possible. Led by the University of Exeter, the research seeks to […]
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Researchers develop sight-saving treatment for eye infection or trauma
Scientists at the University of Birmingham have developed a novel eye drop that rapidly reduces sight-threatening scarring to the surface of the eye. The surface of the eye (the cornea) […]
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Q&A: There are new vaccine options to help protect against influenza
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Dear Mayo Clinic: I’ve read that there will be new options for getting the flu vaccine this year, including one for people who have egg allergies. […]
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Leprosy declines in Morocco after implementation of preventive drug
Since 2012, the number of cases of leprosy in Morocco has declined by more than 16 percent per year. That change can be attributed to the implementation, beginning in 2012, […]
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Sequencing gut microbes shows differences between IBD and IBS
A team of researchers with members from the Netherlands and the U.S. has found differences in the numbers of gut microbes for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable […]
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