Scientists have mapped and simulated those filaments at the atomic level, a discovery that shed lights on how the inner…
Zika infections drastically underreported during 2015 epidemic
More than 100 million infections of Zika virus within Central and South America and the Caribbean went undetected between 2015…
Where You Carry Body Fat May Affect How Long You Live
Extra weight in some places may lower your risk of dying prematurely.
Where You Carry Body Fat May Affect How Long You Live
Extra weight in some places may lower your risk of dying prematurely.
LED-based UV irradiation safely prevents the loss of bone and muscle mass in mice
A research team has revealed that narrow-range ultraviolet (UV) irradiation using light emitting diodes (LEDs) safely increases serum vitamin D…
Medical mystery: ‘Creeping fat’ in Crohn’s patients linked to bacteria
Researchers might have solved a mystery surrounding Crohn’s disease: Why does fat appear to migrate into patients’ small intestines?
Scientists discover bacterium linked to deadly childhood disorder
Scientists have discovered bacteria linked to post-infectious hydrocephalus (PIH), the most common cause of pediatric hydrocephalus worldwide.
From San Diego to Italy, study suggests wisdom can protect against loneliness
Researchers examined middle-aged and older adults in San Diego and Cilento, Italy and found loneliness and wisdom had a strong…
Planaria flatworms can be alternative screening tool to avoid rabbit skin testing
A new, accurate screening tool for clinical skin products has been developed which uses flatworms rather than rabbits.
China’s ‘Golden Week’ Kicks Off in Boost to Battered Tourism Industry
Chinese travelers are expected to fan out across the country in droves, even as anxiety about the virus and the…