The immune system in the spotlight
Our immune system is always on the alert, detecting and eliminating pathogens and cancer cells. Cellular control mechanisms cause diseased… Read More »The immune system in the spotlight
Study reveals American diet became healthier and more diverse during COVID-19 pandemic
American diets may have become healthier and more diverse in the months since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to a… Read More »Study reveals American diet became healthier and more diverse during COVID-19 pandemic
New research shows potential for increasing the effectiveness of popular diabetes and weight loss drugs
A protein network found in the central nervous system could be harnessed to boost the effectiveness and reduce the side… Read More »New research shows potential for increasing the effectiveness of popular diabetes and weight loss drugs
Artificial intelligence outperforms clinical trials in predicting the progression of Alzheimer’s disease
Cambridge scientists have developed an artificial intelligence tool capable of predicting in four out of five cases whether people with… Read More »Artificial intelligence outperforms clinical trials in predicting the progression of Alzheimer’s disease
Brain inflammation causes muscle weakness after infections
Infections and neurodegenerative diseases cause inflammation in the brain. But for unknown reasons, patients with brain inflammation often develop muscle… Read More »Brain inflammation causes muscle weakness after infections
Researchers discover a new neuronal biomarker for OCD
A recent study from Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital has identified a specific pattern of neural activity… Read More »Researchers discover a new neuronal biomarker for OCD
Groundbreaking study reveals insights into Alzheimer’s disease mechanisms through novel hydrogel matrix
Researchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) have presented a groundbreaking study that sheds light on the intricate… Read More »Groundbreaking study reveals insights into Alzheimer’s disease mechanisms through novel hydrogel matrix
A better way to make RNA drugs
While COVID-19 vaccines introduced many people to RNA-based medicines, RNA oligonucleotides have already been on the market for years to… Read More »A better way to make RNA drugs
New ways to study spinal cord malformations in embryos
UCL scientists have successfully embedded mechanical force sensors directly into the developing brains and spinal cords of chick embryos, which… Read More »New ways to study spinal cord malformations in embryos
Researchers discover the role of a brain region in hearing and learning
Have you ever noticed how you can suddenly hear the hum of your refrigerator in the background when you’re concentrating… Read More »Researchers discover the role of a brain region in hearing and learning