Every October, a few hundred scientists will lose sleep, hoping to get a telephone call from the Swedish Academy, announcing they have reached the pinnacle of scientific achievement: the Nobel Prize. Does this coveted prize benefit society and encourage innovation […]
Studies have suggested a relationship between sex hormones, such as androgen and estrogen, and the development and progression of liver cancer. Liver cancer is more prevalent in men than women, however the aromatase status in diseased liver is largely unknown. […]
Obesity is generally considered the result of appetite control – or the lack of it. Obesity is a fast-growing global health problem. A vast amount of research has been undertaken to identify the molecular pathways in the brain that control […]
The health benefits of blue green algae are well-know: it is one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. Microalgae is also used to produce biodiesel, animal feed and is an invaluable ingredient in the food industry. Algal biotechnology […]
Butterflies are often described as colourful, when in fact they are structureful: the bright colours of their wings are a product of light refraction in tiny repetitive patterns within the wings rather than reflection from coloured tissue. But how to […]
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. By Alexandra Hinz […]
