Researchers from the University of Tsukuba have revealed surprising discrepancies between individuals’ subjective perceptions of their sleep and objective, clinical assessments, challenging the effectiveness of self-reported sleep data in diagnosing…
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Mapping the Role of Interleukin-1 in Brain Function and Disease
Interleukin-1 (IL-1) is a potent cytokine, or signaling molecule, that plays a critical role in regulating immune responses, inflammation, and maintaining homeostasis in both healthy and diseased states. Although IL-1…
Antibodies Targeting Immune Complexes Discovered in Response to HIV Vaccines
Many vaccines work by introducing a part of a virus or its protein to the body, allowing the immune system to recognize it as foreign and produce long-lasting antibodies. These…
New Hope for Rare Liver Cancer in Young People
Fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma (FLC) is an exceptionally rare form of liver cancer, mounting an unexpected and intense attack on children, adolescents, and young adults. Unlike many cancers that present with…
Global Evaluation of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk Models in People Living with HIV
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) stands as the world’s leading cause of both morbidity and mortality, with an increased threat to vulnerable populations such as people living with HIV (PWH). Despite the…
Somatic Expansion of CAG Repeats Drives Neuronal Degeneration in Huntington’s Disease
Researchers at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Harvard Medical School, and McLean Hospital have made a groundbreaking discovery in the understanding of Huntington’s disease, a devastating neurodegenerative disorder.…
Distinct Roles of D3 and D1 Receptors in Motivational and Reinforcement Processes
Dopamine, a neurotransmitter often linked to feelings of pleasure and reward, plays a central role in motivation, reinforcement learning, and behavior. It has long been understood that dopamine supports processes…
Ultrasound-Guided Microbubbles Enhance T Cell Function in Cancer Immunotherapy
Cancer remains one of the most daunting challenges in modern medicine, with researchers and clinicians continuously striving to develop more effective treatments. In a groundbreaking new paper published in the…
Gene Discovery Opens New Doors in Obesity Treatment
Obesity has become one of the most pressing health issues of the modern age, with over a billion individuals worldwide currently affected. The escalating prevalence of obesity contributes to an…
Sexually Dimorphic Dopaminergic Circuits Determine Sex Preference and Are Reversed by Stress
Researchers from Xi’an Jiaotong University, along with collaborating institutions in China, have uncovered new insights into how sexually dimorphic dopamine circuits in the brain influence the sociosexual preferences of mice.…
“GroceryDB” Reveals the Extent of Food Processing in Major US Retailers
A recent study led by researchers from Mass General Brigham has provided an essential resource for consumers and policymakers to better understand the extent of food processing in offerings from…
300 Previously Unknown Genes Linked to Depression in Global Populations
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have identified nearly 300 new genetic risk factors for major depression across all major global populations, a first in genetic research for this mental health…
Bile Acids Impair T Cell Function and Promote Tumor Growth in Liver Cancer
Immunotherapy has revolutionized cancer treatment in recent years, offering patients the potential for more personalized and effective therapies. By harnessing the power of the immune system, immunotherapy helps the body’s…
Exploring the Potential of DOP Agonists in Treating Depression and Anxiety
The global burden of anxiety and depression-related disorders is rapidly increasing, contributing to widespread distress and significantly impacting societal productivity. Despite advancements in pharmacology, many existing treatments for these conditions…
CERS2 Gene Mutation Linked to Increased Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Women with Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes (GD) is a common pregnancy complication, affecting a significant number of women worldwide. While many women experience a return to normal glucose levels after childbirth, there is a…
PFAS in Drinking Water Linked to Increased Cancer Risk
Recent research from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California (USC) has revealed concerning evidence about the relationship between PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination in…
Xenon Gas Protects Neurons and Reduces Inflammation in Alzheimer’s Mouse Models
Alzheimer’s disease remains one of the most challenging and perplexing neurodegenerative disorders, with no cure and limited treatment options. The disease is characterized by the accumulation of amyloid plaques and…
Green Tea May Help Preserve Brain Health
Recent research from the Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Sciences has found an intriguing relationship between the consumption of green tea and a reduction in cerebral white matter lesions…
Can Memory Influence Eating Habits and Food Intake?
The connection between memory and eating behavior has long been acknowledged in the realm of psychology and neuroscience, but a recent study by the Monell Chemical Senses Center has provided…
H5N1 Bird Flu Mutates in Humans, Raising Pandemic Fears
A recent study conducted by researchers from the Texas Biomedical Research Institute (Texas Biomed) has uncovered significant findings regarding a strain of the H5N1 bird flu virus. For the first…