'Switching Off' Skin Cancer Development

'Switching Off' Skin Cancer Development

The protein IKKalpha (IKKα) regulates the cell cycle of keratinocytes and plays a key role in keeping these specialized skin cells from becoming malignant, researchers at The University of Texas M. D…
This Day in Science History: September 8th

This Day in Science History: September 8th

Scientific happenings, big and small, on this day in history First, let’s get started with today’s quiz: What common household item, used in more than 90 percent of American homes, was developed on…
Sweaty Athletes Get Less Exercise-Induced Asthma

Sweaty Athletes Get Less Exercise-Induced Asthma

An athlete's ability to sweat may do more than keep the body cool. It also may prevent the development of exercise-induced asthma (EIA), a common respiratory condition among trained athletes. New…
Researchers Use Light in MRSA Fight

Researchers Use Light in MRSA Fight

LONDON, September 8 /PRNewswire/ -- New treatment using a light-activated drug could revolutionise the fight against hospital "superbug", MRSA (otherwise known as meticillin resistant staphylococcus…
ME Sufferers Rely on Alternative Medicines

ME Sufferers Rely on Alternative Medicines

LONDON, September 8 /PRNewswire/ -- More than a third of patients with long-term fatigue conditions like Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) believe complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) are…