Zika virus is transmitted from mother to fetus by infected cells that later develop into the brain’s first and primary
Month: October 2017
Transplanted hematopoietic stem cells reverse damage caused by neuro-muscular disorder
Single infusion of wildtype hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs) into a mouse model of Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) measurably halted
Emotional reaction to odors
An alexithymic individual has difficulty, to a greater or lesser degree, in relating to sensations associated with emotion.There is a
Using silk to repair spinal cord
Modified silk from Asian wild silkworms could be used in a strategy to repair damaged spinal cords, according to scientists.
DNA and RNA editing could heal many diseases
Scientists have discovered two gene editing techniques to fix mutations that cause diseases like cystic fibrosis and Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Mental health condition surpreses the immune system
According to new research, depression increases the risk of an early death.Men’s risk of a premature death increases three-fold when
Immune cells can repair damaged nerves
Immune cells fight infections, in a new study, scientists have discovered how they also help the nervous system remove debris,
Causes of vaginal dryness
Vaginal dryness can lead to discomfort during sex, difficulty reaching orgasm, reduced sex drive, frequent urination and repeated urinary tract
Reversing damaged heart tissue
It is possible to change fibroblasts -scar tissue cells into cardiomyocytes -heart muscle cells. Researchers used single cell RNA sequencing
Human memory improved with electrical stimulation
Neuroscientists have discovered precisely where and how to electrically stimulate the human brain to enhance people’s recollection of distinct memories.
