Health

When it comes to the choice “left or right,” nature likes to stick to one. For instance, proteins are all “left-handed” — they’re made of…
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Researchers have shown that the influence of genes changes during the first years of life. In childhood, there are other factors in particular that affect…
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As the rate of obesity and overweight increases worldwide at an alarming rate, the quest goes on to find new therapeutics targeting obesity-associated disorders, including…
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Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is the most common heart rhythm abnormality. AFib occurs when the top chambers of the heart quiver or “fibrillate” instead of…
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Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases (aaRSs) are a family of ancient enzymes. Their primary function is to build proteins by loading up the proper amino acids to charging…
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Preterm Birth (PTB), a human birth happening before 37 completed weeks of gestation, is a leading cause of infant mortality and morbidity. PTB babies tend…
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Increasingly, anticancer drugs targeting mutant or fusion proteins found in a patient’s tumor are becoming the gold standard for modern-day cancer treatment. This personalized approach…
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The human immune system is a complex network of cells and soluble factors that can cleverly adapt to combat infection.  For example, B cells rearrange…
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In Canada, approximately 3% of all traumatic injuries result in peripheral nerve damage resulting in many patients suffering from lifelong sensorimotor impairments. In severe cases,…
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There are many reports on the management of problematic skin wounds with a compromised skin barrier. The burden is growing rapidly, with almost six million…
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The overall prevalence of depression among the older population is around 7% and, hence, is a major health issue. Depression may be associated with global…
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