Lancet review examines possible amyloid-beta transmission through blood transfusions
A review and opinion piece published in The Lancet and led by UCL (University College London) and UCLH…
Chinese team aims to put ‘smart’ diabetes probiotic on US shelves within 2 years
Chinese researchers have engineered a probiotic that could make diabetes care as simple as drinking a cup of…
Advanced wastewater treatments may create unexpected environmental risks
Advanced wastewater treatment technologies are widely used to remove pollutants and pathogens before treated water is discharged or…
Later-life estrogen therapy associated with lower risk of developing dementia
Use of hormone therapy later in life was associated with lower risk of developing dementia, according to a…
Oxytocin selectively increases trusting behavior in men with low disposition to trust
For over 20 years, it has been a matter of dispute whether oxytocin bolsters trust. A new study…
Phthalates may contribute to high blood pressure in pregnant women
Phthalates, which are chemicals found in plastics, personal care products and hundreds of other consumer goods, may contribute…
Natural hormone activates brain-to-liver signaling pathway to suppress liver inflammation
Researchers at McMaster University have discovered that a naturally occurring hormone best known for suppressing appetite and promoting weight…
Neanderthal Gene Still Shapes Muscle and Jaws in Some Living Humans
Neanderthals vanished roughly 42,000 years ago, but a piece of their biology appears to be quietly at work…
Growth hormone therapy improves height after childhood stem cell transplants
Growth impairment is a common late effect of childhood stem cell transplantation. A Japan-wide study found that growth…
Inherited Neandertal gene variant increases muscle mass in modern humans
Neandertals were generally more strongly built than most people living today. Their bones show signs of large muscles,…
Type 2 diabetes linked to more severe menopause symptoms
The type of menopause symptoms, as well as their severity, can differ greatly among women. A number of…
Scientists discover master molecular switch for ginseng saponin production
Sanchi ginseng (Panax notoginseng) is a cornerstone of traditional Chinese medicine, prized for its saponins-bioactive compounds with anti-inflammatory,…