Changes in mitochondrial DNA may lead to differences in life expectancy between women and men, scientists from Australia have found, writes the journal Current Biology.
The mechanisms underlying melanoma, the most aggressive skin cancer, are largely unknown, and despite years of intensive research, no effective treatment has been found.
Three independent groups of scientists simultaneously reported the discovery of so-called cancer stem cells - small groups of cells that are responsible for the growth of cancerous tumors.
Scientists have named an element that is definitely worth drinking regularly to improve your health. Interestingly, most people have never even heard of it.
Caffeine affects people with Parkinson's disease very differently than healthy people. Researchers have found that it helps reduce the severity of tremors and restores the ability to move normally.
Every coin has two sides, and there is always some good in every villain. So perhaps it is not surprising that beta-amyloid proteins have managed to become the heroes of the day.
