New drug research shows promising results in mice bred to develop the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. A team in...
Understanding REM: When dreams and paralysis are uncoupled
During rapid eye movement sleep, most of us slip into a state of paralysis. Individuals with rapid eye movement sleep...
Artificial leaf copies nature to manufacture medicine
(Reuters) – Dutch scientists have developed an artificial leaf that can act as a mini-factory for producing drugs, an advance...
Hope for cancer fight as study shows FDA-approved diabetes drug ‘controls tumor growth in breast and prostate’
Metformin is an FDA-approved drug to control blood glucose in type 2 diabetics But a study by Massachusetts General...
Want to improve your memory? Then go for a morning jog: Running stimulates your brain and also helps to keep you alert
Part of the brain responsible for alertness is activated during a run, a study found New research also found...
Aluminium DOES cause Alzheimer’s: Expert says new findings confirm the metal plays a role in the devastating brain disease
Chris Exley is a professor in bioinorganic chemistry based at Keele University A link between between aluminium and Alzheimer’s...
Want to avoid arthritis? Then brush your teeth: Experts say bugs that cause gum infections also trigger the crippling joint pain
An infection can create proteins that cause the immune system to malfunction In patients with rheumatoid arthritis, this leads...
Star Trek’s Medical Tricorders Have Made It to the Final Round of XPrize
IN BRIEF Two teams have advanced to the final round of the Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE competition to create a medical...
Study: Extended use of pain relievers linked to hearing loss
Using an over-the-counter pain reliever for an extended time could contribute to a greater risk of hearing loss, finds a...
Neurons anticipate body’s response to food and water
Summary: A new discovery offers new insight into regulation of water and food intake. Neuroscientists recorded neuronal activity in real-time...