Lung to gut movement of hospital-acquired bacterium raises the risk of sepsis
A hospital-acquired bacterium that causes serious infections can move from the lungs to the gut inside the same…
Loved in Malaysia, loathed elsewhere: scientists turn bedbugs into crime solvers
Under glaring laboratory lights, a research assistant extends his forearm and carefully inverts a mesh-topped container onto his…
Being impulsive could be linked to same genes as dozens of health conditions, new study shows
Published on 25/11/2025 – 6:00 GMT+1 The urge for a quick reward is rooted deep in our DNA…
Intranasal nanomedicine shows promise against glioblastoma
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, along with collaborators at Northwestern University, have developed…
CRISPR-edited fungus boosts protein production and cuts environmental impact
In a new study publishing November 19 in the Cell Press journal Trends in Biotechnology, researchers used a…
New fluorescent sensor allows scientists to watch DNA damage and repair in real time
Cancer research, drug safety testing and ageing biology may all gain a major boost from a new fluorescent…
Innovative test for Lyme disease offers hope for faster diagnosis
Researchers at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center have developed a way to diagnose Lyme disease earlier and more accurately…
Scientists map the genetic control system behind FOXP3 in immune cells
The immune system faces a delicate balancing act: it must be aggressive enough to fight infections and cancer,…
Scientists reveal how prolonged UV exposure weakens cellular defense against skin cancer
Sunlight is vital for human health as it helps the body produce essential nutrients, such as vitamin D.…
Unlocking cancer’s secrets: Why whale DNA holds the key; scientists reveal |
The bowhead whale is one of nature’s most remarkable survivors. Living for more than two centuries and weighing…
Researchers Using Neanderthal DNA to Learn More About How Human Faces Develop and Evolve
University of Edinburgh scientist Hannah Long and colleagues show how a region of Neanderthal DNA is better at…
Micro-RNA in sperm proves vital for human embryogenesis
The sperm is not a passive supplier of genetic material to the egg. A study from Linköping University,…