
national institutes of health
How Scientists Are ‘Hyping’ Their Research Proposals
Study shows that researchers targeting National Institutes of Health grants are increasingly using promotional language in their applications. But what’s really driving this?

Probiotic Bacteria Keep Staphylococcus At Bay
Bacillus, a type of bacteria commonly found in probiotics, prevents Staphylococcus aureus colonization of the gut and nose, according to scientists in Thailand and the US.
Plant-Based Drug To Fight Resistant TB
Researchers have identified plant-based compounds that could possibly be used to treat drug-resistant tuberculosis.