Scientists reveal how prolonged UV exposure weakens cellular defense against skin cancer
Sunlight is vital for human health as it helps the body produce essential nutrients, such as vitamin D.…
Scientists discover hidden weakness in Lyme disease bacterium
For decades, Lyme disease has frustrated both physicians and patients alike. Caused by the corkscrew-shaped bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, the…
New NIH grants fuel research in oral cancer treatment and pain relief
Researchers at the School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University…
Exploring endogenous retroviruses as hidden drivers of alcohol use disorder
Alcohol use disorder (AUD), characterized by uncontrollable alcohol consumption due to physical and psychological dependence, affects approximately 14.1…
Alzheimer’s breakthrough reveals how tweaking one gene shields brain connections
Scientists have uncovered a microglial switch that transforms these immune cells from plaque-promoting to plaque-protective, offering a new…
New method brings hope for personalized treatment of inflammatory bowel disease
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease often have to wait a long time to find the right medicine. But…
NIH grant supports research on how the immune system responds to serious eye infections
New research that sheds light on how the immune system responds to serious eye infections is underway at…
Combined analysis of three blood tests enhances heart attack risk prediction
A combined analysis of blood tests to measure three biomarkers linked to higher risk of cardiovascular disease-lipoprotein a (Lp(a)),…
Mutated RIG-I receptor causes kidney inflammation through Y-RNA activation
Researchers at the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and the University of Bonn have discovered how a small, naturally…
Heat-Resistant bacteria found in baby formula preparations
A new UK study reveals that even when parents follow recommended 70°C preparation guidelines, powdered infant formula can…
Common viruses sharply raise heart attack and stroke risk, major global review shows
From flu and COVID-19 to HIV and shingles, a sweeping analysis reveals that viral infections can trigger or…
sweets and processed meats raise odds, fruit lowers them
An Italian study shows that everyday dietary patterns, not just genetics or toxins, may influence Parkinson’s disease risk,…