An estimated seven to ten million people worldwide are living with Parkinson's disease (PD), which is an incurable and progressive disease of the... +more
Variations in DNA at a specific location (or 'locus') on the genome that protect African children from developing severe malaria, in some cases... +more
Lymphatic Filariasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by three different species of parasitic worm, which are spread between human hosts by... +more
Immune cells are usually described as soldiers fighting invading viruses and bacteria. But they may also be waging another battle: the war against... +more
While some research suggests that a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids can protect brain health, a large clinical trial by researchers at the National... +more
Dirt is good for you: kids on farms are less likely to develop allergies and asthma than urban children, for example. But the protective effects of... +more
Mutants of a common fungus produce endoxylanase enzymes twice as potent as the original strain.
Filamentous fungi produce powerful enzymes that... +more
The 2011 Fukushima disaster was a stark reminder of the continuing dangers posed by nuclear fallout, highlighting the need for an approved drug that... +more
Black-footed ferrets, a critically endangered species native to North America, have renewed hope for future survival thanks to successful efforts by... +more