Recent developments in the quest for a blood biomarker to diagnose and monitor Parkinson’s disease have brought researchers one step closer to personalizing treatment and improving the lives of those…
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How Retinal Nerve Cells Work Together to Improve Vision
The process of optical information processing in the retina of the human eye is incredibly energy-intensive, especially when considering the relatively low weight of the retina. The retina plays a…
Genetic Differences in Brain Cells Influence Aging and Alzheimer’s Risk
Researchers at University College London (UCL) and the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) have uncovered significant genetic differences that influence both lifespan and the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.…
RNA-Binding Protein RbpB and FopS sRNAs Regulate Sugar Metabolism in Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron
Researchers at the Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research (HIRI) and the Julius-Maximilians-Universität (JMU) in Würzburg have made groundbreaking discoveries regarding how gut bacteria regulate sugar metabolism, providing a more…
E10 Nanobody Shows Promise in Protecting Against Diverse Influenza Strains
Researchers from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have recently made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of immunology that could revolutionize the treatment and prevention of influenza. Collaborating with colleagues…
Gut Microbes and the Body Collaborate to Fine-Tune Fat Metabolism Through Bile Acid Regulation
The human body has evolved alongside a vast community of microbes that reside in the gut, a relationship that plays a crucial role in the digestion of food, absorption of…
Identifying Molecular Drivers of Exceptional Responses to Immunotherapy in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma
Metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma (mccRCC) is a particularly aggressive and difficult-to-treat form of kidney cancer. Traditionally, treatment options for mccRCC have been limited and often less effective, making…
Study Reveals Dietary Factors Influencing Colorectal Cancer Risk
Recent research conducted by the Cancer Epidemiology Unit at the University of Oxford, in collaboration with international researchers, has illuminated the relationship between diet and the risk of colorectal cancer,…
Study of Spontaneous Monkey Behavior Challenges Traditional Views of Motor Control
A recent study published in Science has unveiled groundbreaking insights into how the brain controls natural actions, challenging traditional concepts about the motor system and providing exciting new possibilities for…
Scientists Uncover Stem Cell Origin of Glioblastoma, Link to Autism
UCSF scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery by identifying a stem cell in the developing human brain that is capable of forming cells found in deadly brain tumors, such as…
Liver-Derived SerpinA1 Enhances Energy Expenditure and Improves Glucose Metabolism
Researchers from Kumamoto University have made a groundbreaking discovery in the fight against obesity and metabolic disorders. Their study, published in Nature Communications, identifies a liver-derived protein called serine protease…
Researchers Uncover Gene Mutation Leading to Blindness in Zebrafish
Researchers at University College Dublin (UCD) have made a significant breakthrough in the study of inherited retinal diseases, uncovering a crucial genetic mutation that leads to severe vision problems in…
Neurotransmitters Directly Modify DNA in the Brain
A recent collaborative effort between Mount Sinai and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has provided new insights into the role of monoamine neurotransmitters—specifically serotonin, dopamine, and now histamine—in regulating brain…
Neural Circuits in the Lateral Parabrachial Nucleus Regulate Pain Perception in Mice with Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy
Chronic physical pain is a condition that can deeply affect an individual’s quality of life. For many people, the experience of enduring pain—whether from conditions like arthritis, cancer, or nerve…
Study Reveals Macrophage Activity as a Crucial Predictor of Melanoma Immunotherapy Response
In a groundbreaking study, an international team of scientists from the United Kingdom and the United States has made a significant discovery about melanoma treatment, particularly in relation to immunotherapy.…
Study Reveals Protein Destabilization as a Major Driver of Human Disease
Biological systems are extraordinarily complex, and yet the most subtle changes at the molecular level can have dramatic consequences for human health. One such change, known as a mutation, occurs…
Study Reveals Role of Rare Germline Structural Variants in Childhood Solid Tumors
In a groundbreaking development for cancer genetics, a multi-institutional, international study led by researchers from the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center has provided significant insights into genetic alterations in the…
BRCA2 Mystery Solved: Study Deciphers Cancer Risk Variants
In a groundbreaking development for cancer genetics, a multi-institutional, international study led by researchers from the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center has provided significant insights into genetic alterations in the…
Glutamate Medications Show Promise for OCD Treatment
Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders (OCRDs) encompass a range of conditions that significantly affect an individual’s daily functioning. These disorders are characterized by the presence of persistent obsessions (intrusive thoughts, images,…
Brain’s Reward System Lights Up When Reading Emotions
In an unprecedented new study, researchers have uncovered how neurotransmitters in the human brain are released during the processing of emotional content in language. This groundbreaking research, led by an…