August 19, 2020 Heart muscles sketched by da Vinci play vital role in heart function Structures first sketched by artist Leonardo da Vinci are crucial in understanding how the heart works, according to researchers. The study, led by researchers from the Medical Research Council (MRC) London Institute of Medical Sciences at Imperial College London, is the first to show how a complex mesh of muscle fibres that line the inner […]
April 11, 2022 Kisspeptin hormone can enhance human bone activity Kisspeptin, a naturally-occurring hormone, has been found to increase the activity of bone-forming cells in the body for the first time. The discovery has led to hopes that the hormone could be a welcome new target for osteoporosis treatment. Osteoporosis is a major global health problem, resulting in millions of bone fractures worldwide every year. […]