Can vitamin D deficiency increase the risk of diabetes?
Sarah Neidler considers how the “sunshine vitamin” may help prevent insulin resistance, an underlying cause of type 2 diabetes.
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Are Protein Shakes Necessary for Muscle Growth?
Sarah Neidler investigates what protein intake is optimal for muscle growth.
Ikaria’s Secret of Health and Longevity
Sarah Neidler gives us a taste of how the inhabitants of Ikaria are renowned for their longevity.
Curcumin the Wonder Drug: Fact or Fiction?
Sarah Neidler has a closer look at curcumin’s biomedical properties and explains why it may not be suitable as a therapeutic agent – although often called a wonder drug.
Tumour Heterogeneity and Cancer Therapy Challenges
Sarah Neidler explores tumour relapse after initial response to therapy and explains how recent technological developments may help to overcome this problem.
How Longevity Varies Across Europe
Sarah Neidler looks at the surprising differences in longevity across Europe.
Who is your friend – fat or carbohydrate?
Sarah Neidler discusses an investigation on the effect of a carbohydrate- or fat-restricted diet on body fat loss.
Editing the Genome of a Human Embryo
The purpose of gene editing is to repair a defective gene which is responsible for a medical condition. Traditionally, gene therapy involves delivering a gene that is missing or defective to a certain part...
