Leprosy has a history that has spanned centuries and societies across the globe. Yet, it continues to be a problem […]
Scientists developed new mouse model of Hirschsprung’s disease
About one in every 5,000 babies is born without enteric neurons in distal colon resulting in Hirschsprung’s disease. Because of […]
Differences between male and female fat tissue, and health: Mouse study provides important clue as to how females stay healthier than males, even as body fat increases
New research from York University on fat tissue is providing an important clue as to how females stay healthier than […]
Human and cattle decoys trap malaria mosquitoes outdoors
Host decoy traps which mimic humans or cattle by combining odour, heat and a conspicuous visual stimulus could be effective […]
European badgers’ gut bacteria may be a powerful ally in the fight against tuberculosis
What do cattle, European badgers, and gut bacteria have in common? They are all central players in a complex web […]
How olive oil and sleep could stave off heart attacks and strokes: New study examines plasma protein’s role: Apolipoprotein A-IV linked with thrombosis in new study
Foods high in unsaturated fats may protect against cardiovascular disease, and new research published today in Nature Communications has uncovered […]
From guts to glory: The evolution of gut defense
A new Nature Communications paper has journeyed to the inside of our insides, as a team from the Okinawa Institute […]
Are pet owners abusing animals to get opioids? Colorado veterinarians see opioid epidemic now extending to pets
Veterinarians in Colorado are concerned that some of their clients may have intentionally hurt their pets in the hopes of […]
Fat production and burning are synchronized in livers of mice with obesity
Mice fed a fattening diet develop new liver circadian rhythms that impact the way fat is accumulated and simultaneously burned, […]
Neurodegenerative disease found in monkeys: Discovery could accelerate development of new gene therapies for Batten disease
OHSU scientists have discovered a naturally occurring disease in monkeys that mimics a deadly childhood neurodegenerative disorder in people — […]