Alzheimer’s and cardiovascular disease share common genetics in some patients
Genetics may predispose some people to both Alzheimer's disease and high levels of blood lipids such as cholesterol, a common feature of cardiovascular disease,...
Salmonella found to be resistant to different classes of antibiotics
Common bacteria that cause foodborne diseases are resistant to antibiotics used to treat infections, according to research that identified 39 genes responsible for this...
Grief linked to sleep disturbances that can be bad for the heart
People who have recently lost a spouse are more likely to have sleep disturbances that exacerbate levels of inflammation in the body, according to...
The new face of South American people
Study by 72 researchers from eight countries concludes that the Lagoa Santa people are descendants of Clovis culture migrants from North America. Distinctly African...
Mild blast forces cause brain pathology and deficits, despite lack of macroscopic damage
Using a rat model of bTBI, researchers show how even mild exposure to a single blast shock wave is able to induce small but...
Researchers find new pathway to regulate immune response, control diseases
Researchers have found a potential new pathway to regulate immune response and potentially control inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system such as meningitis...
How many calories do you burn? It depends on time of day
Researchers have made the surprising discovery that the number of calories people burn while at rest changes with the time of day. When at...
Extending the life of low-cost, compact, lightweight batteries
A new method can greatly extend the life of inexpensive, compact, lightweight metal-air batteries.
Ancient DNA evidence reveals two unknown migrations from North to South America
A team has used genome-wide ancient DNA data to revise Central and South American history. Their analysis of DNA from 49 individuals spanning about...
Can’t sleep? Fruit flies and energy drinks offer new clues
Like humans, fruit flies are active during the day, sleep at night and have similar sleep characteristics. A study has discovered a new gene...
