Test animals, hold your breath

Test animals, hold your breath

By Kyoto University Kyoto, Japan — Animal experimentation may not be a thing of the past just yet, but work on human iPS cell technology may someday grant emancipation for lab mice and other species. Renal proximal tubules play a major role in our kidneys’...
Daily multivitamin may enhance memory in older adults

Daily multivitamin may enhance memory in older adults

From NIH Research Matters Memory and thinking skills tend to decline as we get older. Certain lifestyle factors — such as a healthy diet, physical activity, and social interactions — might help to protect cognitive health as we age. Some studies have suggested that...
The secret to longevity lies in stem cell research

The secret to longevity lies in stem cell research

By Silicon Republic PhD researcher Áine Varley from the University of Galway explains her stem cell research which aims to unlock the secret to immortality in jellyfish-like sea creatures. “As a young child, I was a massive fan of the Horrible Science books written by...