Research reveals that immune cells cooperate to trap and kill bacteria
Like a spider trapping its prey, our immune system cells cooperate to capture and “eat” bacteria.
The newly identified antibacterial mechanism, reported Sept. 10 in Science Advances, could...
Research reports the impact of genetics on epigenetic factors
Understanding what causes epigenetic variation could be a step closer thanks to a new atlas of genetic effects on epigenetic factors. The atlas, which has been established by...
Study: Only a minority of those with alcohol use disorders receives...
Only a minority of Swedes with alcohol use disorders are prescribed alcohol medication, a situation that has remained largely unchanged in the country since the mid-2000. That is...
Gut bacteria accumulate many common medications and may reduce their effectiveness,...
Common medications can accumulate in gut bacteria, a new study has found, altering bacterial function and potentially reducing the medications’ effectiveness.
These interactions - seen for many drugs including...
Study: Eating peanuts may lower risk of ischemic stroke, cardiovascular disease...
Asian men and women living in Japan who ate peanuts (on average 4-5 peanuts/day) had a lower risk of having an ischemic stroke or a cardiovascular disease event...
Surroundings affect rhythm of an individual’s walk, says study
Scientists at the University of Bristol have discovered that people who felt more at ease in urban environments had as regular stepping patterns as folk who felt relaxed...
Study: Phase 2 Trial of MT-3921 initiated for treatment of spinal...
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation (MTPC, Head Office: Chuo-ku, Osaka; President & Representative Director, CEO: Hiroaki Ueno) and Professor Toshihide Yamashita at the Department of Molecular Neuroscience and Department...
First global research of wildfire pollution reveals increase in mortality rate
The first study into the global impact of wildfire-related pollution and deaths comprehensively links short term exposure to wildfire-related fine particulate matters (PM2.5) in the air and all-cause,...
Walgreens COVID Vaccine registration and Online Scheduling: How to get appointments
Individuals 12 years old or older who reside in New York State are eligible to receive a vaccine for free.
Which states will offer Walgreens vaccinations?
At Walgreens, which has...
Avocados change belly fat distribution in women, says study
An avocado a day could help redistribute belly fat in women toward a healthier profile, according to a new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and collaborators.
One...