Steps that lead to genes being switched on revealed in atomic simulation
Proteins are essential for processes that sustain life. They are created in cells through a process called gene expression, which uses instructions from stretches...
Dinosaurs’ deaths may be guide to today
Evidence from the dinosaurs’ deaths 65 million years ago might just provide a lesson to learn about the lasting damage now being done by...
2017 is set to be in top three hottest years, with record-breaking extreme weather
It is very likely that 2017 will be one of the three hottest years on record, with many high-impact events including catastrophic hurricanes and...
Arterial switch to 12 o’clock associated with reduced coronary reserve in adolescence
Arterial switch to the 12 o'clock position is associated with abnormal coronary perfusion in adolescence, reveals research presented today at EuroCMR 2016.1 Babies born...
Immediate aspirin after mini-stroke substantially reduces risk of major stroke
Using aspirin urgently could substantially reduce the risk of major strokes in patients who have minor 'warning' events, a group of European researchers has...
Depressed with a chronic disease? Many find antidepressants are not working
Scientists are finding more evidence that commonly prescribed antidepressants aren't effective in people battling both depression and a chronic medical disease, raising a critical...