Researchers at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital have revealed that a person’s body mass index (BMI) should be taken into account while giving patients Vitamin D supplements as those with higher BMI’s tend to have minimal benefits of the supplement.

Scientists at the UT Southwestern (UTSW) Medical Center and the University of London have determined the structure of Type IV secretion system (T4SS), a protein complex which is a key player in antibiotic resistance. A computational biologist at UTSW makes use of machine learning to discover the 3D structure of T4SS.

Evonik recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for the establishment of a large-scale lipids production facility in Lafayette, Indiana, USA. The new unit aims to offer critical excipients for the development of mRNA vaccines and other nucleic acid therapies.

A new modelling study has revealed that plastic waste found on Seychelles beaches as well as other islands in the region come from far off sources such as Asian countries especially Indonesia, India and Sri Lanka.

A researcher in Osaka Metropolitan University has published a review article focusing on insulin-peptide 3 (INSL3), a circulating hormone secreted from the gonads that is an indicator for reproductive function in domestic animals.

In a research study presented at the ESC Congress 2023, it was revealed that twelve months of anticoagulation could help improve the outcomes in cancer patients with minor blood clots.

Researchers have revealed that gene therapy might have the potential to repair neural connections of patients suffering from Hurler syndrome, a rare brain disorder. They have already demonstrated this by experimenting on mice with the brain disorder.

Scientists have developed an innovative magnetic gel that has the ability to heal diabetic wounds three times faster and also reduce the rates of recurrence which will help to lower the incidents of limb amputations.

A ‘near total’ lack of transparency is making it impossible to assess the quality of corporate-led ecosystem restoration projects, according to a Lancaster University-led study published today in Science.

Researchers have developed a new recycling method for polyurethane foams, a common type of plastic found in everyday products. With the help of greener catalysts, the researchers were able to break down and rebuild polyurethane into a completely new foam.