
Month: August 2017


Studying the human oral microbiome: challenges and the evolution of solutions.
Related Articles Studying the human oral microbiome: challenges and the evolution of solutions. Aust Dent J. 2017 Aug 29;: Authors: Benn AM, Heng NC, Broadbent JM, Thomson WM Abstract Since the pioneering work of van […]


Eyelashes: The eyeball's flirtatious bodyguards
Every time we blink, air is funneled away from our eyes. Gone are dust and grit, thanks to our eyelashes. Many of us seem to be attracted to thick, curly lashes. However, too much of […]

Eyelashes: The eyeball’s flirtatious bodyguards
Eyelashes might look pretty, but they also have a serious job: to keep dust away from our eyes. If they are too long, they can no longer fulfill this role.



FDA approval brings first gene therapy to the United States
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a historic action today making the first gene therapy available in the United States, ushering in a new approach to the treatment of cancer and other serious and […]

FDA approval brings first gene therapy to the United States
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a historic action today making the first gene therapy available in the United States, ushering in a new approach to the treatment of cancer and other…

Study highlights new link between gene fusion and bladder and brain cancer
A study by the University of Warwick sheds new light on gene fusion in bladder and brain cancer. Researchers have found that a previously overlooked part of a specific gene fusion has a worsening effect […]