Networking is transforming healthcare. However, it is yet to progress to the treatment room. Almost every medical device used is a stand-alone device which has significant drawbacks. An ongoing Japanese nation project focuses on developing the operating network with flexible […]
Proteolytic enzymes are the enzymes that break down protein, for example, during digestion and tissue remodelling. In order to control their destructive potential, the enzymes are ‘muted’ under certain circumstances by protein inhibitors, which can be small molecules jamming the […]
Obesity is a worldwide health problem due to its associated diseases and health disorders. The fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) hormone increases energy consumption and has beneficial effects on body weight control. It is also a novel therapeutic agent for […]
Shortwave infrared imaging is a rapidly expanding area of biomedical research that has emerged as a promising method to increase tissue penetration. This imaging technique requires a new class of bright, stable, and compatible with human tissue emitters. The ability […]
Obesity is one of the most important public health problems the world faces today. It is associated with the risk of a number of diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disorders and certain cancers including postmenopausal breast cancer, which […]
Despite being small, MicroRNAs have been found to play a big role in the expression of genes. Understanding their roles and interactions in biological pathways, however, remains a complex endeavor. Bioinformaticians can now present a new approach. The central dogma […]
There have been many hypotheses put out to explain the cause of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Genetic predispositions, autoimmunity, viral infections and some medications have all been suggested causes. A latest theory connects ASD symptoms with disorders of the digestive […]
Every schoolchild knows about Rudolph the Reindeer and his magic red nose. But not many people know that Rudolph’s real-life counterparts really do have a magic nose. The colder it is, the better a reindeer’s nose is in keeping the […]
Giardia lamblia is one of the most common waterborne pathogens in the world and affects millions of people each year. It causes an illness known as giardiasis – with symptoms of diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and weight loss. Scientists have now […]
Anorexia nervosa and obesity are the two major eating disorders present nowadays in western countries. They are both characterized by striking body composition variations, such as modification of muscle and fat mass and hormonal alterations which impact on skeletal metabolism […]
