Science & Technology

Adults with ADHD are at greater risk of developing a range of cardiovascular diseases than those without the condition, according to a large observational study.

Chronic diseases often lead to fibrosis, a condition in which organ tissue suffers from excessive scarring. Researchers have now developed an immunotherapy that specifically targets the cause — activated fibroblasts — while leaving normal connective …

Researchers used data from over 300 human fecal microbiota transplants to understand what happens when two gut microbiomes mix together. The answer could inform better therapeutic strategies for gut disorders and provide a richer understanding of how m…

New research reveals the mechanical processes used by T cells to kill cancer cells more efficiently.

New research reveals the mechanical processes used by T cells to kill cancer cells more efficiently.

Researchers found that disruption of a cellular structure, known as the actin cytoskeleton, is a ‘priming signal’ for the body to respond to a virus. These findings potentially lay the groundwork for development of new anti-viral vaccines and treatments.

Researchers have shown that commercially available rapid antigen tests can detect past and present variants of concern and have identified potential mutations that may impact test performance in the future.

The rare genetic disease cystinosis is caused by mutations in the gene for a protein called cystinosin. A team of scientists has now solved the structure of cystinosin and determined how mutations interfere with its normal function, providing insights …

New research says adopting a new, attentional mindset in the field of physical therapy can help amputees live with prosthesis more naturally.

New research says adopting a new, attentional mindset in the field of physical therapy can help amputees live with prosthesis more naturally.

A study assessed resident physicians’ perceptions, coping strategies and self-reported levels of depression, anxiety and stress experienced during the early phase of the pandemic.

What happens when people unknowingly eat, drink or inhale nearly invisible pieces of plastic? Although it’s unclear what impact this really has on humans, researchers have now taken a step toward answering that question. A team now reports laboratory r…

New research has confirmed that a popular sport fish exposed to sublethal levels of crude oil and released back into the wild exhibits altered behavior, decreased survival, and reduced spawning.

A group of researchers has made a key breakthrough in fabricating dual-color domes. They have proposed an innovative strategy to self-assemble different nanostructures in a one-pot method using one type of building block.

New research has been investigating the origins of tokay geckos in Hong Kong, both the wild ones and those sold in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) shops.

A research team succeeds in observing the difference in structural dynamics of one-nanometer single-molecules at room temperature. The new technology can be applied to the research on the cause and treatment of untreatable diseases in the future.

Scientists observed how the brain responds to words representing hand-manipulable objects, when a participant’s hands were either free to move or restrained. They showed that brain activity in response to hand-manipulable words was significantly reduce…

Children are more likely to develop asthma if their father was exposed to second-hand smoke when he was a child, according to a new study.