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Nanopore Technology Enables New Insights into the Human Genome

NEW insights into the human genome have been made through utilising an emerging technique to sequence the most complete human genome ever…

Sophisticated Battlefield Tactics of Bacteria Revealed in New Study

NEW insights into the strategies bacteria use to compete with one another have been revealed by researchers from the University of Oxford, Oxford…

Research Enhances Understanding of the Mitochondrial System

THE METHOD by which β-barrel proteins are inserted into the membrane of mitochondria has been established by researchers from the University of Freiburg…

Researchers Uncover Mechanisms for Breast Cancer Metastasis

BREAST cancer-associated macrophages activate specific proteins that help spread the cancer to the lungs, according to a study from the University of…

Variation in Bacterial Strain Can Affect Immune Responsiveness

DIFFERENCES in immune responses to bacterial infections between individuals may be due to the specific bacterial strain, according to research from The…

Short-Term ART Cessation is Supported in Clinical Trials

DISCONTINUATION of HIV treatment for a short period does not cause the irreversible effects that were initially thought, according to results from a…

New Contact Lens Developed that Measures Glucose Levels in Diabetes Patients

Glucose levels can be measured by a new soft contact lens that has a glucose monitor embedded into it. Read the article and find out more.

Sofosbuvir Shows Potential for Treating Zika Virus

ZIKA-INFECTED individuals might one day benefit from treatment with a drug used to treat hepatitis C patients, according to researchers at the University…

Revising Guidelines on Drinking Could Reduce Incidences of Severe Liver Disease in Men

CURRENT recommendations for the safe cut-off of alcohol consumption may need to be revised after a study in Sweden suggested that levels of drinking…

Innovative Operating Table Developed to Enhance Surgical Procedures

A new operating table has been developed which should assist surgeons in undertaking a wide variety of surgical procedures