For The Better

People with type 2 diabetes may need to reduce their blood sugar levels sooner after diagnosis than previously thought, to prevent major cardiovascular events such as heart attacks, according to new research.

In addition to increased morbidity and impaired lung function after a Streptococcus pneumoniaeinfection in older mice, the researchers also found elevated levels of gut-derived bacteria in the lungs, suggesting that bacteria that migrate from the intes…

Seeing a larger number of species on urban coastlines — from marine animals to seaweed — is likely to improve the wellbeing of local people and visitors, new research has revealed.  The findings provide further evidence that biodiversity brings wide-…

A fundamental property of magnetism has been disclosed through new research. The discovery may be key to development of a new generation of powerful computers.

Can people who understand the emotions of others better interpret emotions conveyed through music? A new study by an international team of researchers suggests the abilities are linked.

A new method blocks the protein regulation of the parasite Toxoplasma gondii and causes it to die off inside the host cell.

Many doctors caution their pregnant patients to avoid cat feces; even the family pet’s litter box is off-limits. Now a group of researchers from Clemson University have discovered a promising therapy for those who suffer from toxoplasmosis, a disease c…

After running simulations on the world’s most powerful supercomputer, an international team of researchers has developed a theory for the nuclear structure and origin of carbon-12, the stuff of life. The theory favors the production of carbon-12 in the…