For The Better

As we age, our immune system works less well. We become more susceptible to infections and vaccinations no longer work as effectively. A research team has investigated whether short-lived killifish also undergo aging of the immune system. Indeed, they …

Scientists studying V Hydrae (V Hya) have witnessed the star’s mysterious death throes in unprecedented detail. The team discovered six slowly-expanding rings and two hourglass-shaped structures caused by the high-speed ejection of matter out into space.

A study that showed changes in the brain in those at risk of developing bipolar disorder raises new hopes about early intervention.

Fresh insights into how the body responds to blood loss could lead to a new treatment for traumatic injuries.

New research finds that in addition to size difference, relatedness affects whether or not a poison frog tadpole is more likely to be eaten.

A research review found that clot-busting therapy and mechanical clot removal to treat ischemic stroke in people with a pre-existing disability or dementia was as safe and effective as in adults without those conditions. These treatments are key to pre…

Adding an anti-inflammatory medication to immunotherapy and standard chemotherapy drugs may provide long-term suppression of aggressive bladder tumor growth, according to a proof-of-concept study.

With help from the best tweezers in the world a team of researchers has shed new light on a fundamental mechanism in all living cells that helps them explore their surroundings and even invade tissue. Their discovery could have implications for researc…

Girls and boys might be more vulnerable to the negative effects of social media use at different times during their adolescence, say an international team of scientists. The researchers show that, in UK data, girls experience a negative link between so…