Nanoplastics with environmental coatings can sneak past the skin’s defenses
Plastic is ubiquitous in the modern world, and it’s notorious for taking a long time to completely break…
UIC researchers discover an important cellular mechanism that drives aging
As our hairs go gray and our muscles weaken with age, our immune system also changes. In particular,…
Using a lab-designed protein to regulate blood glucose levels
Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have discovered a new way to regulate blood glucose levels…
Residents can safely drop off unused medications during prescription drug take back program this month | Local News
Join Together Northern Nevada (JTNN), in collaboration with local law enforcement, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and community partners,…
This $0.05 Pill Could Revolutionize Colon Cancer Treatment
A major clinical trial led by Swedish researchers has revealed that a common, inexpensive drug could play a…
Calcium-induced release identified as key driver of dangerous muscle disorders
Researchers engineered mice with a mutation (E3896A) in the RyR1 calcium-binding site, eliminating calcium-induced calcium release (CICR) without…
State Govt ‘exploring’ whether pharmacists should prescribe flu antivirals
The NSW Government could let pharmacists prescribe S4 antivirals for influenza, having already locked in pharmacist diagnosis and…
Genetically-engineered immune cells show promise for preventing organ rejection
A Medical University of South Carolina team reports in Frontiers in Immunology that it has engineered a new…