A researcher has developed a sweat sensor capable of monitoring levels of cortisol in the body.
Researchers uncover hidden antibiotic potential of cannabis
The research team found that CBG had antibacterial activity against drug-resistant MRSA. It prevented the ability of that bacteria to…
New bile discovery will rewrite textbooks
Forget what you know about bile because that’s about to change, thanks to a new discovery.
Bone or cartilage? Presence of fatty acids determines skeletal stem cell development
In the event of a bone fracture, fatty acids in our blood signal to stem cells that they have to…
How resident microbes restructure body chemistry
A comparison of normal and germ-free mice revealed that as much as 70% of a mouse’s gut chemistry is determined…
Sex-specific traits of the immune system explain men’s susceptibility to obesity
Researchers have uncovered important differences between the male and female immune system which may explain why men are more susceptible…
New compounds thwart multiple viruses, including coronavirus
According to a Feb. 13 report from the World Health Organization, the Wuhan coronavirus has stricken more than 46,000 people…
New CRISPR base-editing technology slows ALS progression in mice
With a new CRISPR gene-editing methodology, scientists have inactivated one of the genes responsible for an inherited form of amyotrophic…
Creating nanomaterials for detecting cancer earlier
For the first time, a team of scientists has created functional nanomaterials with hollow interiors that can be used to…
No benefit found in using broad-spectrum antibiotics as initial pneumonia treatment
Doctors who use drugs that target antibiotic-resistant bacteria as a first-line defense against pneumonia should probably reconsider this approach, according…