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Alzheimer protein’s structure may explain its toxicity
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have determined the molecular structure of one of the proteins in the…
Cotton fibres instead of carbon nanotubes
Plant-based cellulose nanofibres do not pose a short-term health risk, especially short fibres, shows a study conducted in the context…
Study illuminates role of cancer drug decitabine in repairing damaged cells
A Purdue University study sheds light on how cell damage is reversed by the cancer drug decitabine and identifies a…
Walking an Extra Two Minutes Each Hour May Offset Hazards of Sitting Too Long
A new study suggests that engaging in low intensity activities such as standing may not be enough to offset the…
Exercise for people with dementia improves balance and reduces dependence
Regular exercise improves balance for people with dementia and can reduce dependence on assistance. This according to new research on…
Distinguishing coincidence from causality: connections in the climate system
Detecting how changes in one spot on Earth – in temperature, rain, wind – are linked to changes in another,…
The warmer the higher: sea-level rise from Filchner-Ronne ice in Antarctica
The more ice is melted of the Antarctic Filchner-Ronne shelf, the more ice flows into the ocean and the more…
UI Health validates cure for sickle cell in adults
Ieshea Thomas was the first adult to be cured of sickle cell disease with the chemotherapy-free procedure at UI Health.…