How lactoferrin clamps down on free roaming iron ions to stop nefarious effects on...
What prevents our cells being damaged due to overexposure to iron ions is a protein called lactoferrin, known for its ability to bind tightly...
A one-way street for salt
Barely heard of a couple of years ago, quinoa today is common on European supermarket shelves. The hardy plant thrives even in saline soils....
Study documents poor mental and physical health in rural borderland community members
A new study offers vivid picture of health consequences of life events and chronic strain among foreign-born Mexicans in farm working communities.
Hookworms employ live fast/die young strategy in fur seal pup hosts
Hookworms exploit a live fast/die young strategy in their South American fur seal pup hosts. As a result, they often kill their host, rather...
Major breakthrough in controlling the 3D structure of molecules
Scientists have made a major breakthrough in chemical synthesis that now makes it possible to quickly and reliably modify the 3D structure of molecules...
Reducing false positives in credit card fraud detection
Consumers' credit cards are declined surprisingly often in legitimate transactions. One cause is that fraud-detecting technologies used by a consumer's bank have incorrectly flagged...
Matter falling into a black hole at 30 percent of the speed of light
Astronomers report the first detection of matter falling into a black hole at 30% of the speed of light, located in the center of...
Manganese plays a key role in bacterial infection
The ability to acquire manganese during infection is essential for the virulence of Enterococcus faecalis in animals, according to a new study.
Even the best healthcare facilities can do more to prevent infections
Healthcare-associated infections can be reduced by up to 55 percent by systematically implementing evidence-based infection prevention and control strategies, according to a review of...
In depression the brain region for stress control is larger
Although depression is one of the leading psychiatric disorders, its cause remains unclear. A recent study found that those affected by depressive disorder have...
