Novel anti-inflammatory bacterial protein discovered
Researchers have identified a novel protein secreted by a common gut bacterium in zebrafish that reduces inflammation in the gut and delays death by septic shock.
New gene for hair loss
Hypotrichosis simplex leads to progressive hair loss starting in childhood. Geneticists have now deciphered a new gene that is responsible for this rare form of hair loss. Changes in the LSS gene lead..
Brain-computer interface advances improve prosthetics, therapies
Advances in connecting neural stimulation to physical control of the body are transforming the development of prosthetics and therapeutic training for people with disabilities, according to new resear..
How invasive earthworm feces is altering US soils
Asian jumping earthworms are carving out territory all over the US Midwest and East Coast, leaving in their wake changed soils that are just beginning to be studied.
Chrome to hit sites dealing ‘abusive experiences’ with total ad blockade
Google has warned site owners that its Chrome browser would drop the hammer by blocking all ads if the website harbored what the search giant called “abusive experiences.”
“Starting in December 2018, ..
Chrome to hit sites dealing ‘abusive experiences’ with total ad blockade
Google has warned site owners that its Chrome browser would drop the hammer by blocking all ads if the website harbored what the search giant called “abusive experiences.”
“Starting in December 2018, ..
NAD can restore mitochondrial function and energy production in MTDPS liver-like cells
A drug screen using the SPECTRUM library identified candidates that restore energy production in DGUOK-deficient liver-like cells, offering the first potential treatment for MTDPS.
High blood pressure poses heart/stroke event risk for people under age 40
People younger than age 40 who have high blood pressure are at increased risk of heart failure, strokes and blood vessel blockages as they age, according to a new study.
Women who give birth to boys much more likely to have postnatal depression
A new study into postnatal depression (PND) found the odds of developing this condition increased by 79 percent when mothers had baby boys compared to baby girls. Overall the researchers identified th..
New measure for the wellbeing of populations could replace Human Development Index
Researchers have introduced a new, simple measure for human wellbeing across countries, called the Human Life Indicator (HLI), that takes inequality into account and could replace the commonly used bu..