Understanding how the immune system protects against fungal pathogenicity
The yeast Candida albicans colonizes mucosal surfaces and is usually harmless. However, under certain conditions it can cause…
Kiwifruit intake boosts vitamin C in skin and supports dermal structure
By directly measuring vitamin C inside human skin, researchers show that diet can boost skin vitamin C content…
Calcium supplements do not prevent pre-eclampsia, large trials show no meaningful benefit
A new Cochrane systematic review of 10 randomised trials involving over 37,000 pregnant women found that calcium supplementation…
Research examines oral health benefits of toothbrush choice and brushing duration
Real progress in oral health doesn’t come from expensive gadgets, but from better daily habits. That is the…
Unexpected traces of bacteria found within brain tumors
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have uncovered unexpected traces of bacteria within brain…
Studies uncover two novel, critical strategies for bacterial surface movement
New studies from Arizona State University reveal surprising ways bacteria can move without their flagella – the slender,…
New NIH grants fuel research in oral cancer treatment and pain relief
Researchers at the School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University…
Oral minoxidil: The affordable hair loss solution you didn’t know you needed
Unlocking Hair Growth Potential: The Rise of Oral Minoxidil for Effective Hair Loss Treatment Tried every topical hair…
Pin1 inhibitors could reduce or stop outbreaks of herpes simplex virus 1
A class of antivirals called Pin1 inhibitors could reduce or stop outbreaks of herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1),…
LassoESM accelerates discovery of therapeutic peptides
In the hunt for new therapeutics for cancer and infectious diseases, lasso peptides prove to be a catch.…
New insights into how bacteria can drive treatment resistance in oral and colorectal cancer
Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have discovered a previously unknown mechanism that explains…
What happens when microplastics reach the testes? Study shows autophagy and cell loss
Invisible plastic fragments from common tableware are turning up in semen; now, researchers reveal how nanoscale particles may…