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Gut microbes cause age-associated inflammation and premature death in mice. The study could lead to new strategies to improve intestinal health and immune function in older adults.
Researchers at McMaster University and St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton have found that providing clinical (low) doses of penicillin to pregnant mice and their offspring results in long-term behavioural changes.
An international research team led by McMaster has found that the blood thinner rivaroxaban is as safe as aspirin, and more effective at preventing recurrence of life-threatening blood clots in the legs and lungs.