In the UK parliament, for example human cells do not have any cell wall but many bacterial cells do have a cell wall. Leaving the cell more vulnerable and likely to bust. An antibiotic often has a molecular target that isn’t present in all bacteria – eLI5: How do antibiotics kill unwanted bacteria but not… Read More: Why do antibiotics only kill bacteria »
Despite the numerous benefits associated with patients accessing their medical records, a study published in Health Affairs found only 10% of patients utilize the resource. Researchers expected to find inequities in use and access — in theory, driven by existing digital disparities, those who don’t use English as a first-language or communities without access to… Read More: Accessing medical records improves patient care, but only 10% of… »
The final word is not out on this question, but we know for certain that American restaurants supersize meals. Eat out frequently and you will be swimming in calories. What about other countries? We found this to be very interesting. Researchers measured the calories in frequently ordered meals at randomly selected restaurants in Brazil,… Read More: Are Americans The Only People Getting Fatter? »
We’re a few days into 2019 and many people are in the throes of Dry January, a new diet or a keep fit routine – I however, have quit smoking… again. You can post all the memes you like about how difficult it is to go for four days without a pint but you may… Read More: Five things you'll only understand if you've quit smoking for… »