Inflammation control can protect against AMD-like retinal damage
University of Minnesota Medical School researchers have shown that reducing chronic inflammation can significantly protect against age-related macular…
Discovery of unexpected mechanism may help improve healing across muscle injuries
At the cellular level, the mechanics of how muscle tissue repair occurs gets complicated. There are significant differences…
Study finds early neural markers of addiction risk differ between boys and girls
The roots of addiction risk may lie in how young brains function long before substance use begins, according…
Our solar system is moving through space 3x faster than expected
The universe is supposed to look the same no matter where you stand. That idea, known as the…
Astrocyte-driven approach shows potential to reverse cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have discovered a natural mechanism that clears existing amyloid plaques in the…
Young donor age proves critical for survival after stem cell transplantation
The selection of suitable donors is crucial for the long-term recovery of patients after an allogeneic hematopoietic stem…
New neuron signaling mechanism reveals safer pathway for pain treatment
Researchers at Tulane University, with a team of colleagues from eight other universities, have discovered a new nerve…
C-reactive protein shows stronger accuracy for early-onset sepsis in preterm newborns
Neonatal EOS, a severe bloodstream infection that strikes within the first three days of life, is a major…
RNA-based cocktail shows promise against glioblastoma
A patented RNA-based cocktail developed at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT-Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia) has emerged as…
Nationwide mapping maps epilepsy incidence rates among older adults in the United States
A first-of-its-kind nationwide study has mapped epilepsy incidence rates among older adults in the United States and identified key…
Midlife exercise cuts dementia risk by up to 45 percent, new study shows
New findings from the Framingham Heart Study show that staying active in midlife and late life has a…
Study reveals how aging reshapes protein chemistry in the brain
A study by the Leibniz Institute on Aging – Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI) in Jena shows that the…