Kittens could be the model for understanding infectious, sometimes deadly, diarrheal disease in both animals and children, according to new […]
Patterns of common coronavirus infections could aid understanding of COVID-19
Coronavirus infections are a common cause of mild colds, infecting thousands of people every year in the UK. They mostly […]
Understanding why men get more cancer than women
Peter Mac-led research has shed new light on why men are more likely than women to get cancer, uncovering a […]
Making sense of menopausal hormone therapy means understanding the benefits as well as the risks
At menopause, a woman’s ovaries lose their reproductive function. Eggs are no longer released and the production of the hormones […]
Scientists’ discovery leads to greater understanding of Alzheimer’s disease
Otago scientists have made an important discovery in understanding the role a particular protein plays to impair memory in Alzheimer’s […]
Understanding risks for childhood cancer survivors
Survivors of childhood cancer have every reason to celebrate after experiencing harrowing diagnoses and difficult treatments during their most formative […]
Understanding where patients live can improve patient health
Family physicians typically don’t consider where patients live when assessing their health care needs, despite research that indicates a person’s […]
Study deciphers packaging of tumor ‘cargo,’ leading to better understanding of how cancers spread
Researchers at the University of Notre Dame have outlined the delivery mechanism tumor cells use to move nucleic acids into […]
A better understanding of the von Willebrand Factor’s A2 domain
Under normal, healthy circulatory conditions, the von Willebrand Factor (vWF) keeps to itself. The large and mysterious multimeric glycoprotein moves […]
Research on repetitive worm behavior may have implications for understanding human disease
Repetition can be useful if you’re trying to memorize a poem, master a guitar riff, or just cultivate good habits. […]