New Method Discovered: the Secrets of Lactose Digestion Revealed

Agronomy - Feb 21
Agronomy
Around two-thirds of the global adult population cannot digest lactose - milk sugar - due to a deficiency in lactase, the enzyme that is required for lactose digestion in humans. Generally, consumers are unaware of whether they are able to digest the lactose contained in dairy products. However, Agroscope and Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) researchers have now discovered a new method to measure the presence of lactase in the human body, and consequently determine an individual's ability to digest lactose.
Health - Feb 21

Bat Influenza Viruses Could Infect Humans

Health

Bats don't only carry the deadly Ebola virus, but are also a reservoir for a new type of influenza virus.

Life Sciences - Feb 20

A prosthetic that restores the sense of where your hand is

Life Sciences

Researchers have developed a next-generation bionic hand that allows amputees to regain their proprioception.

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