A world-first study led by researchers from UCL Psychology & Language Sciences, published in The British Journal of Psychiatry, has…
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Distinct Neuron Subtypes in the cNTS Regulate Feeding Behavior in Mice
The ability of organisms to regulate their food intake is crucial for survival. In humans and other animals, this capability…
Aspirin’s Role in Colorectal Cancer Prevention
Colorectal cancer remains one of the most significant global health challenges, ranking as the third most common cancer worldwide. In…
Over 500 Patients Diagnosed Through European Rare Disease Research
The challenge of diagnosing rare diseases is one that has confounded the medical community for decades. Often, these conditions are…
Genipin, a Compound from Gardenia Fruit, Shows Promise in Regenerating Damaged Nerves
Gardenias are often admired for their exquisite white flowers and intoxicating fragrance, often used in gardens and florists’ displays around…
How Your Thoughts and Emotions Shape Your Brain’s Destiny
As humans age, the cognitive function of the brain often begins to decline, and some individuals become more susceptible to…
Hidden Fat in Muscles Linked to Increased Heart Disease Risk
Recent research published in the European Heart Journal has unveiled a potentially alarming link between pockets of fat hidden within…
Scientists Identify Factor XII as a Crucial Target for Sepsis Therapies
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition responsible for an estimated 8 million deaths worldwide each year. Characterized by the body’s extreme…
Genetic Connection Between Retinal Cells and Neuropsychiatric Disorders
Research into neuropsychiatric disorders has taken an innovative turn with the discovery that specific risk genes associated with schizophrenia might…
Enzyme Discovery Could Revolutionize Cancer Immunotherapy
Researchers at ASTAR’s Genome Institute of Singapore (ASTAR GIS) have uncovered a key discovery in the ongoing battle against cancer,…
Study Reveals Dynamic Brain Changes in Women During Pregnancy and Postpartum
A pioneering study led by researchers from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), in collaboration with renowned institutions like the…
LentiMPRA Reveals Widespread Cell-Type Specificity of Enhancers Across the Human Genome
In a groundbreaking study published in the journal Nature, an international team of researchers has made significant progress in understanding…
New Protein Storage Technique Could Revolutionize Drug and Vaccine Distribution
A groundbreaking discovery from researchers at Penn State University promises to revolutionize how protein-based drugs and vaccines are stored and…
Engineered Bacteria Deliver Cancer Drugs with Precision
A team of scientists from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Ernest Pharmaceuticals has made significant strides in developing a…
New Probes Illuminate Cholesterol’s Role in Alzheimer’s
The search for answers to Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders remains one of the most significant challenges in brain…
Personalized Brain Models Reveal Individual Differences in Neural Dynamics
The human brain is one of the most complex and advanced structures known to science. With its 86 billion neurons…
Thinking You Sleep Badly? You Might Be Wrong
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba have revealed surprising discrepancies between individuals’ subjective perceptions of their sleep and objective, clinical…
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…
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…
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,…