Blood test shows promise for faster ALS diagnosis
New research by UCLA Health has found a simple blood test could provide faster and more accurate diagnosis…
UC Irvine develops human-like colon model for precision medicine
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have developed a 3D human colon model integrated with bioelectronics to…
Low-dose steroids show promise for treating severe kidney inflammation
Will it be possible to treat severe kidney inflammation with fewer drugs in the future? A new study…
Discovery explains why women face higher risk of Alzheimer’s and multiple sclerosis
New research by UCLA Health has identified a sex-chromosome linked gene that drives inflammation in the female brain,…
Ancient lead exposure may have shaped human evolution and language
A groundbreaking international study changes the view that exposure to the toxic metal lead is largely a post-industrial…
Targeting bacterial communication may offer antibiotic-free wound therapy
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have discovered a previously unrecognized mechanism by which…
Child maltreatment leaves measurable biological scars on children’s DNA
Child maltreatment, which includes abuse and neglect, is one of the most serious public health concerns worldwide. These…
Women in Menopause Are Fanatical About Testosterone
Illustration: Olivier Heiligers The nurse practitioner handed Charlotte Andersen an address. “Meet me in this parking lot,” she…
New stem cell-based strategy could enhance neuronal regeneration and neuroplasticity
The brain’s mechanisms for repairing injuries caused by trauma or degenerative diseases are not yet known in detail.…
Scientists uncover how cellular switches guide memory formation
When we form a memory, brain cells need to deliver supplies to strengthen specific neural connections. A new…
BioClock—optimizing Bright Light Therapy for adults with depression: a study protocol for a multicenter randomized clinical trial on treatment strategies, response predictors, and chronobiological and neurobiological mechanisms | Trials
Statistical methods for primary and secondary outcomes {20a} This analysis plan provides the initial framework for examining primary…
How genomic screening in newborns found 16 hidden disorders standard tests overlooked
By uncovering life-altering genetic conditions before symptoms appear, genomic screening could redefine newborn care if health systems can…