Smoking Relapse May be Triggered by Alcohol and Cannabis Use

  The number of smokers is decreasing in the United States. However, there is an increase in cannabis use, alcohol use, and depression among former smokers. This is the first national study of smoking relapse in the US. This study is specific because it focuses on time trends and the prevalence of marijuana use, alcohol […]

CRISPRi Expected to Revolutionise Brain Disease Research

  Scientists are developing a better technique for studying brain disease. There are reasons to believe genetic mutations cause most of the neurological diseases. But scientists can only now test this theory as they have the necessary tools and techniques. Before the new research, many changes in how scientist use human neurons in the laboratory […]

Self-Calibrating Endoscope Set to Improve our View

  New research brought to the world the self-calibrating endoscope that is capable of capturing 3D pictures of tiny objects. The objects in question can be smaller than a single cell. This is a none-invasive tool that can capture the features of living tissues. The new study awaits presentation at the Frontiers in Optics + […]

Hendra and Nipah Viruses Proteins Can Combine to Form Deadly Combination

  A new study shows that two viruses have the potential to combine and create a deadly outcome for the host. There are viruses that can co-infect a host. The scientists in this study are interested in the reactions that occur in the body after their proteins combine. Their primary concern in the study is […]

tRNA Mutations May Play a Key Role in the Development of Diseases

  New research shows that transfer ribonucleic acid (tRNA) plays the translator role in human genetics. That is tRNA reads and translates the genetic code into proteins. The scientists working on this study propose that translation errors can cause disease in humans. The differences in the genetic code make some people prone to certain diseases. […]

Home Births May be as Safe as Hospital Births: Review Meta-analysis Study Shows

  Most people believe that hospital births are safer than home births but a new study shows that this is not the case. The evidence from this study shows that home births do not increase the risk of perinatal and neonatal death. The study in question builds on previous research of the topic.   Summary […]

Hydrogen-cyanide and Water Reaction as the Origin of Life

  New research found a potential explanation for the origin of life. This research builds on existing theories and experiments, but it attempts to paint a more precise picture of the origin of life. The research uses a simulation of Earth’s environment to test a theory about molecule formation.   Quick Summary Previous experiments on […]

Did You Know that Transgender Women Can Produce Sperm?

  A new study reveals that transgender women can produce viable sperm, but the results are still uncertain. Scientists studied the cases of two transgender women who attempted to reclaim their fertility after starting and stopping sex-altering medications. The study tried to determine an estimated timeline for producing viable sperm after stopping masculine suppressing medications. […]

Endometrial Diseases Can Now be Imitated in a Lab Dish

  Endometrial diseases can now be studied in the laboratory with the aid of specialized dishes. Endometrial disorders are potentially lethal conditions that are associated with female infertility and endometriosis cancer. Conventional methods of research are not able to epitomize the heterogeneity and nature of these diseases, which delays clinical and scientific progress. The new […]