Australia has led the world with several RNA research discoveries that have changed humans lives. Think: the discovery of the Shine-Dalgarno sequence, enabling high yields of cloned medicines such as insulin and growth hormone, or CSIRO/Peter Waterhouse’s RNAi technology to shut down or turn off genes to protect plants and animals from diseases. But how […]
The Olympics Games are in full swing, and if you’re an animal lover, one event on the schedule likely stands out—equestrian! Equestrian is one of the oldest disciplines of the Olympic Games, dating back to the ancient games that started in 776 B.C. The three equestrian disciplines certainly look different now, but the sport continues […]
Equestrian sports are one of the oldest, and most unique, events of the Olympic Games. Check out six reasons why equestrian remains a special part of the Olympics. 1. Equestrian sports are one of the five sports that were a part of the very first ancient Olympic Games starting in 776 B.C. Testing an athlete’s […]
Cellular competition is a crucial quality control process that ensures that the development of an organism relies on healthy cells. Researchers revealed the secrets underlying cell competition and what features can pre-determine whether a cell will survive or not. Defects in energy production are critical in making cells vulnerable to elimination. The study was led […]
Tattoos have become more common and more acceptable in today’s society, as more and more people are opting to get inked. Many claim that it has to do with celebrities and mainstream influencers flaunting ink on social media and putting it in the spotlight (via Byrdie). However, getting a tattoo is a serious commitment. Sometimes, […]
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on SoundCloud. You can also listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocket Casts or wherever you listen to podcasts. The resurgence of covid cases in the U.S. — largely attributable to the much more contagious delta variant — has given policymakers the jitters. The Biden administration […]
Is the Pill safe enough to buy over the counter? The contraceptive will now go on sale in pharmacies six decades after it was launched Oral contraception has been described as one of the most significant medical advances of the 20th century. Launched on the NHS 60 years ago, the Pill remains the most popular […]
KRAS was one of the first oncogenes to be identified, a few decades ago. It is among the most common drivers of cancer and its mutations can be detected in around 25 percent of human tumors. The development of KRAS inhibitors is, thus, an extremely active line of research. Effective results have been elusive so […]
One thing is clear about the serious problem of diabetes among Black people in the United States: It’s not just one thing causing the problem. “It’s really at all levels,” said Dr. Joshua J. Joseph, assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center […]
The journey of the egg and the embryo through the fallopian tube or oviduct toward the uterus is not well understood, mainly because it is inaccessible for direct imaging. Looking to shed new light on the dynamics of the eggs prior to fertilization and embryo transport preceding implantation, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and […]
