Molecular keyhole discovery offers new hope for personalized pain therapies
Researchers at VIB, VUB, and KU Leuven have identified a tiny binding site, a molecular ‘keyhole’, in the TRPM3 ion channel, a crucial sensor…
The molecular mechanism that turns cool temps into nerve signals
When you reach into a bucket of ice, open your front door on a snowy day, or feel…
New review reveals complex polygenic architecture underlying common epilepsies
An insightful mini-review published in Genomic Psychiatry synthesizes the rapidly expanding landscape of molecular genetic research on common…
Ion channel TRPV4 found to regulate relief after scratching an itch
When you scratch an itch, something tells your brain when to stop. That moment of relief, when scratching…
A pill that confirms you actually swallowed your medicine
By using a temporary Faraday-cage coating that dissolves in minutes, the SAFARI capsule delivers highly specific proof of…
Scientists identify a molecular switch that controls water flow in the gut
Although constipation and diarrhea may seem like opposite problems, they both hinge on the same underlying issue: how…
Scientists outline how organ rejuvenation strategies could solve the donor shortage
New insights into cellular aging, perfusion technologies, and senescence-targeting treatments show how aging organs could be revived, turning…
Groundbreaking mouse cortex model opens new frontiers in neuroscience
Harnessing the muscle of one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, researchers have built one of the largest and…
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…
Trojan horse strategy using cesium nanosalts shows powerful anti-cancer effects
Recently, a team led by Academician Hongjie Zhang, Researcher Shuyan Song, Associate Researcher Pengpeng Lei, and Dr. Ran An…
New adaptive finger brace could improve recovery for joint injuries
A friend’s struggles with arthritis and the finger braces used to manage it inspired research by a Carnegie…
Nasal spray of gold nanoparticles delivers lithium directly to the brain
In the form of a ‘nasal spray’, tiny gold particles act as carriers, delivering a treatment directly to…