New therapeutic target against atherosclerosis identified
Scientists have found a possible new therapeutic target against atherosclerosis resulting from a diet high in fat and cholesterol
News Section | Biochemistry
Detox diets’ ‘health boost’ claims unfounded, says expert
A leading scientist has rubbished claims that so-called “detox” diets can boost health and cleanse the body of chemicals
How petrol-eating mushrooms can decontaminate our planet
By using bacteria to stimulate the exceptional growth capacity of certain plants and microscopic mushrooms
Gene responsible for maintaining steady weight uncovered
Scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute have discovered a specific gene that plays an important role in keeping a steady balance between our food intake and energy
Soon, lose weight by simply chewing gum after meals
A team of scientists is trying to develop a chewing gum that may assist individuals in losing weight
Treating cancer that has no cure ‘difficult, but not impossible’
Scientists are trying to find a way to stop the progression a cancer without a cure dubbed ‘NUT midline carcinoma’
NSAIDs’ secret role offers potential new drugs against inflammation, pain
A new study has uncovered surprising new insights into the actions of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
New technique that makes cancer cells ‘glow’ during surgery developed
Tricky cancer operations can be made easier and more effective – thanks to a Purdue University researcher’s revolutionising technique that ‘lights up’ the cancerous cells during a surgery
Glow in the dark wound dressing to help spot infections to be available soon
A glow in the dark wound dressing that can help nurses spot infections has been developed, and it could be ready for use on patients within two years
Scientists ‘turning to woolly mammoth to develop artificial human blood’
Scientists have discovered how the blood of woolly mammoths may hold the key to developing new artificial blood products for humans
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