Strong grip strength lowers risk of organ dysfunction in obesity
People with obesity who also have high muscle mass may be less likely to have obesity-related organ damage.…
Fatty acids found to be a primary driver of triple-negative tumor growth
A team from Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) has found that triple-negative breast…
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…
Highly targeted gene therapy could revolutionize treatment for cancers linked to herpesvirus
In a preclinical study, UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center scientists developed a highly targeted gene therapy that could…
Genetic modification enhances “living drugs” for blood cancers
CAR T cells are patient-derived, genetically engineered immune cells. They are “living drugs” and constitute a milestone in…
Glucose-fructose mix found in sugary drinks fuels colorectal cancer metastasis
A new study from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center shows that the glucose-fructose…
Two-step blood and scan strategy delivers near-perfect accuracy for early Alzheimer signs
A simple blood test for p-tau217, when combined with confirmatory brain scans or CSF analysis, could transform early…
Genetic study shows dual GIPR/GLP1R action curbs binge alcohol use
New genetic evidence suggests that targeting GIPR and GLP1R could reduce harmful drinking patterns while improving liver and…
Depressive symptoms may interfere with learning to actively avoid unpleasant events
Depression alters how people pursue rewards, but, conversely, whether depressive symptoms influence how people learn to avoid nonrewarding,…
Can honey protect your brain? Study reviews its potential against Alzheimer’s
From chestnut to manuka, honey varieties demonstrate neuroprotective power in lab studies against Alzheimer’s disease, but scientists stress…
How plant compounds could target Alzheimer’s disease from multiple angles
Scientists reveal how plant-based compounds may combat Alzheimer’s through multi-target actions, but poor bioavailability and the blood-brain barrier…
Certain dietary fats found to trigger hard-to-treat asthma in children
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that certain lipids, or fats, in obesity-causing foods also cause…