An interdisciplinary group of scientists has successfully destroyed tumor cells in mice by using nano-sized copper compounds alongside immunotherapy. Importantly, the tumors did not return after the treatment ceased. Share on PinterestCould copper compounds combined with immunotherapy help combat cancer? According to the World Health Organization, cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide […]
A new study using a roundworm model of Parkinson's disease found that a probiotic bacterium could prevent, and in some cases reverse, toxic protein buildup. Share on PinterestCould a probiotic be the key to treating Parkinson's? Misfolded alpha-synuclein proteins in the brain are the hallmark sign of Parkinson's disease. Many experts believe that these toxic […]
The internet is rife with funny cat videos showing their reactions to a plant commonly known as "catnip." What is catnip, does it affect all felines, is it safe for cats, and should humans use it? This Special Feature investigates these questions and more. Share on PinterestDoes your feline friend go crazy for catnip? In […]
Experiments in rhesus macaques show that changing the mode of administration of an existing vaccine yields "amazing" results in the fight against tuberculosis (TB). Share on PinterestDelivering the TB vaccine intravenously rather than intradermally may prove significantly more effective. Globally, TB is one of the top 10 causes of death and the leading cause of […]
Recent research suggests that ignoring sex-specific risk factors of heart disease has resulted in women having a higher risk of dying from heart failure than men. Share on PinterestDifferences between men and women may mean that the latter do not receive the right treatment for heart conditions. A review published in Nature Medicine reveals an […]
As probiotics grow in popularity, a recent study investigates the reliability of online information. They find that the majority of "top" websites provide information that lacks scientific evidence. Share on PinterestProbiotics are popular, but do they cut the mustard? As scientists have become increasingly interested in the role of gut bacteria, so have the public. […]
Previous research has suggested that there is a link between depression and tea drinking. Now, a new study is investigating this relationship further. Share on PinterestDrinking tea may lower the risk of depression among older adults. Depression is common among older adults, with 7% of those over the age of 60 years reporting "major depressive […]
A group of researchers has brought the idea of food as a medicine one step closer. They have identified certain common foodstuffs that alter our microbiome. Share on PinterestIllustration of phage viruses attacking a bacterium. In science today, food and gut bacteria are two topics that are guaranteed to fuel interest and debate. Both, of […]
New research in pigs finds that sugar intake alters the reward-processing circuitry of the brain in a similar way to addictive drugs. Share on PinterestNew research helps explain why sugary foods are irresistible. Whenever we learn something new or experience something pleasurable, our brain's reward system becomes activated. With the help of natural brain chemicals, […]
Molly, which is another name for the drug MDMA, typically stays in a person's system for several days. The exact length of time depends on several factors, including the person's metabolism and the amount of the drug they have taken. Different drug tests have different detection periods. Some tests can detect molly for only a […]
