The most common test for glaucoma can underestimate the severity of the condition by not detecting the presence of central vision loss, also known as macular degeneration, according to a new study.
A new study focuses on hydrodynamic effects of external disturbances on fluids at critical points, including inconsistent turbulence in all directions, or anisotropy, and varying degrees of compressib..
The effectiveness of nanopore biosensors capable of identifying sugar chains from biological molecules involved in key biological processes also depends on the nanopore's electrical charge and in..
Small chemical changes in the DNA building blocks, which may be influenceable by lifestyle factors, can reduce the amount of IGFBP2. Researchers now report that these epigenetic changes increase the r..
Baazaar movie review: Baazaar looks slick enough to have been a passable B-movie, if not for this lacklustre lead, Rohan Mehra. There are many problems with the mediocre Baazaar, but the primary issue..
Scientists have thought that the main determinant of maximal longevity in warm-blooded animals — which varies from as little as 2 to as many as 211 years — is a species' metabolic rate, which i..
The immune system of a pregnant woman is altered during pregnancy, but not in the way previously believed, according to a new study. This study shows that the thymus, an organ of the immune system loc..
Scientists have developed a piece of hardware to demonstrate how our brains function, as part of a growing range of equipment which uses DIY and 3D printable models to open up access to science educat..
Exposure to blue light decreases blood pressure, reducing the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, a new study suggests.
An international team of researchers has transferred certain structural characteristics of natural enzymes, which ensure particularly high catalytic activity, to metallic nanoparticles. The desired ch..