Individuals who are prone to emotion-triggered atrial fibrillation (AF) may benefit from taking beta blockers. A new study shows that beta blockers can block the effects of psychological stress and an..
Fecal transplants from young to aged mice can stimulate the gut microbiome and revive the gut immune system, a study by immunologists has shown. The study suggest that the gut microbiome could be a ta..
A common gene mutation helps people cope with modern diets by keeping blood sugar low, but close to half of people still have an older variant that may be better suited to prehistoric diets, finds a n..
Scientists have used gene-editing techniques to stop the bird flu virus from spreading in chicken cells grown in the lab. The team prevented the virus from taking hold by deleting a section of chicken..
Wildlife researchers have long tried to understand why birds fly in flocks and how different types of flocks work. A new study explores the mechanics and benefits of the underlying flock structure use..
Biochemists have discovered a new mechanism to better predict whether an anti-cancer therapy will work.
The ability of a developed cell to transform into another type of cell is exceptionally rare. But UVA researchers have discovered this in zebrafish.
By participating in organized physical activity from the age of 6, children will have less risk of emotional difficulties by the time they're 12, a new study finds.
Contrary to popular belief, consuming red meat and white meat such as poultry, have equal effects on blood cholesterol levels, according to a new study.
A new strategy for drug development can be used to produce targeted therapies against a variety of diseases.