In a groundbreaking study led by Dr. David Dickens at the University of Liverpool, scientists and their global collaborators have…
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New Drug Shows Promise in Repairing Damaged Brain
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have made a groundbreaking discovery in the treatment of neurological conditions…
Mitochondrial Complex III Activity Regulates Macrophage IL-10 Production and Inflammation
In a groundbreaking study published in Science Advances, scientists in the laboratory of Navdeep Chandel, Ph.D., the David W. Cugell,…
Digoxin Reduces Circulating Tumor Cell Clusters in Metastatic Breast Cancer
Cancer remains one of the most formidable challenges in modern medicine, with some tumor types notorious for their ability to…
Simple Blood Test Predicts COVID-19 Severity in Immunosuppressed Individuals
The ongoing challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the particular vulnerability of individuals with weakened immune systems.…
Lipid-Associated Macrophages Drive Liver Repair
Our liver is home to an array of specialized immune cells that play essential roles in its immune response, tissue…
Prolonged Paraventricular Thalamus Activity Drives Persistent Behavioral Changes After Stress
Stress is an inevitable part of life, and while it can be temporary, for many individuals, it can result in…
KCNB2 Gene Inhibition Disrupts Tumor-Propagating Cells in Medulloblastoma
Scientists at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have made a groundbreaking discovery that could pave the way for next-generation…
Mitochondrial Transfer from Cancer Cells to T-Cells Impairs Immune Response
Recent research led by the Chiba Cancer Center Research Institute in Japan has uncovered a novel and unexpected way that…
Stress, Not Dementia, May Drive Personality Changes in Older Adults
For years, researchers and clinicians have been looking for early signs of cognitive decline in adults, particularly in older populations.…
Alzheimer’s Disease Linked to Stalled Protein Processing, New Study Finds
Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that causes memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior, has long been a focus…
Study Identifies APOE Transcript jxn1.2.2 as a Potential Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s Disease
Late-onset Alzheimer’s disease is a debilitating neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, with the number of affected individuals…
Childhood Epilepsy Linked to Increased Brain Amyloid
Recent research has uncovered an intriguing link between childhood epilepsy and the accumulation of brain amyloid later in life, potentially…
Biotin Supplementation Mitigates Manganese-Induced Neurotoxicity in Drosophila and Human Neurons
Manganese is an essential trace mineral that plays a crucial role in several important bodily functions, including the metabolism of…
Dopamine Dysfunction Linked to Autism Inflexibility
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have recently uncovered important new insights into the underlying mechanisms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), shedding…
Gut Bacteria Train Your Immune System – For Better or Worse
A groundbreaking study conducted by David Sancho at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) in Madrid has unveiled the…
Brain Scans Predict Depression Treatment Success
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a debilitating mental health condition that affects millions of people globally. Characterized by persistent feelings…
Study Finds AI Outperforms Humans in Generating Empathetic Responses
The intersection of technology and human emotion has long been a topic of debate. One key element of human interaction…
Cryo-EM Reveals the Structure of Human GABAA Receptors
In the human brain, communication between neurons—the cells that transmit information—is crucial for normal brain function. This communication is facilitated…
Social Media Use, Especially Active Posting, Associated with Increased Irritability in US Adults
A recent study, conducted by researchers from the Center for Quantitative Health at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School,…
Brain Activation Patterns Associated with Transcendental Meditation, Nature Viewing, and Digital Art
Recent research suggests that activities like meditation, exposure to nature, and engagement with art can significantly benefit people’s mental health…
Can We Edit Out Disease? Exploring the Potential and Pitfalls of Heritable Polygenic Editing
Recent advancements in genetic research are laying the foundation for what could be a monumental shift in how we approach…