Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects a person’s movement. It occurs when the brain’s production of dopamine—a crucial neurotransmitter that helps regulate movement—begins to decline. This…
Study Reveals Earliest Recorded Predator-Prey Arms Race
A study led by researchers at the American Museum of Natural History provides an unprecedented glimpse into one of the earliest recorded evolutionary arms races between predator and prey. This…
Unexpected Differences in PD-1 Receptor Found Between Humans and Mice
Since its discovery in the early 1990s, programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) has become a pivotal target in cancer research. A checkpoint receptor found on immune system cells, particularly…
New Study Reveals How Carbon Travels Between Galaxies
Life as we know it would not exist without carbon, one of the essential building blocks of all known life forms. From the oxygen in our atmosphere to the iron…
Scientists Discover Plastic Crystals as a Promising Refrigerant
A team of chemical engineers from Deakin University, in collaboration with researchers from the University of Western Australia, the University of Sydney, and Monash University, has uncovered a promising method…
New Research Challenges ΛCDM Model with Discrepancies in Cosmic Structure Growth
In a groundbreaking study published in Physical Review Letters, a team of cosmologists led by Dr. Shi-Fan Chen from the Institute for Advanced Study, New Jersey, delved into the most…
Archaeologists Uncover Evidence of a Female Warrior in 10th-Century Hungary
A significant and intriguing discovery made by Dr. Balázs Tihanyi and his team, as detailed in their recent study published in PLOS ONE, sheds light on a fascinating aspect of…
Scientists Grow Tumors from Blood Samples of Breast Cancer Patients
Metastasis, the process by which tumor cells spread to other parts of the body, is often the deadliest aspect of cancer, including breast cancer. Despite significant advancements in early detection…
Every Cigarette Shortens Life by 20 Minutes
A groundbreaking study conducted by a team of behavioral scientists at University College London (UCL) has revealed a startling statistic: for long-term smokers, a single cigarette can shorten lifespan by…
Sleep Deprivation Disrupts Brain Circuits Involved in Memory Suppression
The connection between poor sleep and mental health problems has long intrigued scientists, yet understanding the exact mechanisms behind this link has proven challenging. Researchers at the University of East…
Megakaryocytes Play a Critical Role in Determining Vaccine Durability
When children receive their second dose of the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine around the time they start kindergarten, they acquire long-lasting protection against all three viruses, often extending for their entire…
Nasal Swab Test Accurately Identifies Asthma Endotypes in Children
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have made significant strides in asthma research by developing a nasal swab test that can identify specific subtypes, or endotypes, of asthma in children.…
New Tool Classifies Cancers with Unprecedented Accuracy
A team of scientists from multiple institutions has created a significant new resource designed to streamline the process of classifying patient tumor samples based on molecular features. This initiative, developed…
How COVID-19 Impacts Blood Vessels
COVID-19, a disease primarily impacting the respiratory system, is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which was first detected in late 2019. As the pandemic unfolded, doctors and scientists began to…
Scientists Discover How T Cell Memory Influences CAR-T Cell Effectiveness
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have made a significant discovery that could improve the effectiveness of chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy, a promising immunotherapy for…
Study Challenges Assumptions About Early Development of Balance Reflex
An ancient brain circuit, crucial for stabilizing the gaze of vertebrates—including humans—has been found to develop in a surprising way during early life, a study led by researchers from NYU…
Microglia Utilize “Digestive Exophagy” to Combat Alzheimer’s Plaques
Recent studies have revealed that immune cells in the brain, known as microglia, can partially break down the large amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease. By attaching themselves to these…
Study Reveals Potential Role of Herpes Virus in Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh have uncovered a novel and surprising connection between Alzheimer’s disease and herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), highlighting a potential viral influence in the development of…
Researchers Uncover How Diet-Induced DNA Damage Drives Liver Cancer
Scientists at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have made significant progress in understanding the complex factors that drive the development of liver cancer. This condition, the…
New Magma Reservoir Found Beneath Yellowstone
A groundbreaking study conducted by a team of geologists from the US Geological Survey (USGS), Oregon State University, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison has provided new insights into the dynamic…