In Alzheimer’s, some research suggests that a buildup of prion proteins in the brain may contribute to the devastating loss of short- and long-term memory. “Long-term memory shapes our personality, ...

Professor Teatulohi Matainaho has been involved in researching traditional medicine and in drug discovery for diseases, such ...

Researchers have discovered that a gene variant, KIR3DL1*114, linked to Denisovans, may impact the immune response in First ...

Every year, plant diseases and pests cause significant economic losses to farmers, affecting not only their livelihoods but ...

UNSW Sydney has received a $25.9 million (US$16.98 million) donation from the Swire Group. The funds will allow Kirby ...

COP29 begins today and World Toilet Day is next week. It is important to remember that access to sanitation is a human right ...

An ancient gene mutation among First Nations inhabitants of Oceania may make them more susceptible to infectious diseases like influenza, according to a new study.

RFK Jr. said that Donald Trump has plans to remove fluoride from public water systems in the United States — as soon as ...

Countries such as Micronesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines and Solomon Islands even saw increases in premature deaths from lifestyle diseases between 2000 and 2019, bucking the overall decreasing ...

There’s millions of invasive snakes on this tiny island, where they were accidentally introduced during World War II. Since ...