Deliverome project maps cell surface proteins for better drug delivery
For a new drug to work in the human body, it must make its way to the exact…
Scientists uncover tRNA changes driving Chagas parasite transformation
The Chagas disease parasite (Trypanosoma cruzi) undergoes a major transformation throughout its life cycle in order to infect…
UC Berkeley researchers find new potential treatment for obesity and diabetes
Over the past five years, medications called GLP-1s have revolutionized the treatment of metabolic disorders like obesity, diabetes…
Researchers maintain brain organoids for longer than ever before
An international team of researchers has maintained brain organoids, three-dimensional models of human brain tissue, for longer than…
Panadol Osteo and substitute drug hit by national shortage forcing user to ration pain medication
“I’m trying not to be stressed,” Speary said. “I‘ve got enough painkillers to last me for a week,…
Brain changes detect Alzheimer’s seven years before plaques appear
A new study suggests that Alzheimer’s disease may be detected by brain imaging more than seven years earlier…
FDA-Approved Drug Shows Promise for Reversing Osteoarthritis Damage
An epilepsy drug may have an unexpected second use in osteoarthritis, where researchers found it could help shift…
New genetic mutations linked to malaria drug resistance discovered
Researchers searching for genetic clues to the growing problem of malaria drug resistance identified new mutations associated with…
Hastings drug bust: Three charged after drugs and shotguns seized while children present
A 29-year-old woman and a 22-year-old man were jointly charged with possession of cannabis, cocaine, MDMA, ketamine and…
Alisha Rush: Family’s tribute to girl let down by mental health system
WARNING: This article discusses mental health and suicide. When 12-year-old Alisha Rush took her own life late last…
Whey protein boom: Weight-loss drugs drive demand for New Zealand dairy
Prices for whey powder in its key market, the United States, were soaring this year. Rabobank said in…
Poison center calls for liver injuries surged 400% between 2000 and 2024
Calls to poison centers involving liver injuries caused by medications, supplements, alcohol and other substances jumped nearly 400% between 2000 and…