Do odors prepare our intestines to fight infections?
Many organisms react to the smell of deadly pathogens by reflexively avoiding them. But a recent study from the University… Read More »Do odors prepare our intestines to fight infections?
Electric bandage promises to be useful for treating chronic wounds
Researchers have developed an inexpensive bandage that uses an electric field to promote the healing of chronic wounds. In animal… Read More »Electric bandage promises to be useful for treating chronic wounds
3D printed blood vessels bring artificial organs closer to reality
Growing functional human organs outside the body is a long-sought “holy grail” of organ transplant medicine that remains elusive. New… Read More »3D printed blood vessels bring artificial organs closer to reality
Do you fall asleep at the wheel? Not with these headphones that detect fatigue
We all get sleepy at work from time to time, especially after a big lunch. But for people whose jobs… Read More »Do you fall asleep at the wheel? Not with these headphones that detect fatigue
Drug bypasses immune suppressor cells to trigger immunotherapy
By recruiting the immune system to fight tumor cells, immunotherapy has improved survival rates and offered hope to millions of… Read More »Drug bypasses immune suppressor cells to trigger immunotherapy
Genetic ‘episisignatures’ guide researchers in identifying causes of unresolved epileptic neurological disorders
To effectively treat a disease or disorder, physicians must first know the root cause. Such is the case with epileptic… Read More »Genetic ‘episisignatures’ guide researchers in identifying causes of unresolved epileptic neurological disorders
A new method tracks how psychedelics affect neurons in minutes
Researchers at the University of California, Davis have developed a rapid, noninvasive tool to track neurons and biomolecules activated in… Read More »A new method tracks how psychedelics affect neurons in minutes
Miscarriages in horses offer clues to causes of early human pregnancy loss
A study of horses, which share many important similarities with humans in their chromosomes and pregnancies, found that 42% of… Read More »Miscarriages in horses offer clues to causes of early human pregnancy loss
White matter may aid recovery from spinal cord injuries
Injuries, infections, and inflammatory diseases that damage the spinal cord can lead to intractable pain and disability. Some recovery is… Read More »White matter may aid recovery from spinal cord injuries
The hidden secret of allergy cells | ScienceDaily
Mast cells, known for their role in allergic reactions, have long been considered key players in our immune system. When… Read More »The hidden secret of allergy cells | ScienceDaily