The human body’s peripheral nervous system could be capable of interpreting its environment and modulating pain, neuroscientists have established, after...
April 05, 2017April 5, 2017
New type of insulin-producing cell discovered
Insulin is made in pancreatic islets by beta cells. In type I diabetes, these cells are lost. Now UC Davis...
April 05, 2017April 5, 2017
New interferon shows promise against hepatitis B in cell culture, and animal model
Hepatitis B is notoriously difficult to eradicate with currently available agents.. Now, in a new study, a novel form of...
April 05, 2017April 5, 2017
Larger doses of vitamin C may lead to a greater reduction in common cold duration
Model of a vitamin C molecule. Black is carbon, red is oxygen, and white is hydrogen. The relationship between vitamin...
April 05, 2017April 5, 2017
Yeast extract may boost brain function
Marmite is far from one of the most popular foods in the United States. In fact, many Americans are unlikely...
April 05, 2017April 5, 2017
Omega-3s may help to treat type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is an incurable autoimmune disorder of unknown origin. New research, however, may pave the way for novel,...
April 05, 2017April 5, 2017
What’s in a Placenta? A Transcriptomic View
I didn’t think much about placentas until I had one and part of it dislodged halfway through a 4-mile run....
April 05, 2017April 5, 2017
Cow’s milk interferes with absorption of thyroid supplement levothyroxine
Taking the common oral thyroid hormone medication levothyroxine with a glass of cow’s milk significantly decreases the body’s ability to...
April 05, 2017April 5, 2017
Beyond Autism Awareness: Here’s How You Can Foster Acceptance Of Autism
On April 2, World Autism Awareness Day was celebrated with a clarion call to expand autism awareness and initiatives as...
April 05, 2017April 5, 2017
Adult Stem Cell Therapy for Stroke: Challenges and Progress
Abstract Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and physical disability among adults. It has been 15 years...