Researchers in Australia have developed a model to help build plant communities that are more resilient to climate change. Their
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New hope for treating diabetic wounds that just won’t heal: Mice bred without TSP2 protein heal faster, suggesting a new target for better treatments
One of the most frustrating and debilitating complications of diabetes is the development of wounds on the foot or lower
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Characterizing ‘keyhole’ is first step to fighting obesity at cellular level: Team also launches development of potential small-molecule therapeutics
An international team has uncovered the potential to beat obesity at the cellular level, characterizing for the first time a
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Bad antibodies made good: The immune system’s secret weapon uncovered: Scientists find a new form of immunity
The ‘bad apples’ of the immune system are also its secret weapon, according to major Australian research published today in
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Peptide-based biogenic dental product may cure cavities
Researchers at the University of Washington have designed a convenient and natural product that uses proteins to rebuild tooth enamel
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Most widely prescribed diabetes drug improves nicotine withdrawal symptoms in animal model
Metformin, the most widely used medication for diabetes, has also been shown to help treat dementia and some cancers. New
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Food packaging could be negatively affecting nutrient absorption in your body
Food packaging could be negatively affecting the way in which your digestive tract operates, according to new research by faculty
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It’s all about the (stem cell) neighborhood
Stem cells have the ability to develop, or differentiate, into the many different cell types in the body. They also
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Telemedicine provides accurate diagnosis of rare cause of blindness in preemies: Study finds little difference between in-person, remote exams
Accurately detecting a rare, but devastating cause of blindness in premature babies can be done as effectively with telemedicine as
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In zebrafish, the cholera bacterium sets off a surprising flush: Researchers unveil the possible mechanics of a cholera invasion of a host
Researchers experimenting with live zebrafish witnessed a 200-percent increase in the strength of intestinal contractions soon after exposure to the
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