The drug eculizumab, a synthetic antibody that inhibits the inflammatory response, significantly reduced the risk of relapse with neuromyelitis optica
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Mental well-being predicts leisure time physical activity in midlife
Men and women with high mental well-being at the age of 42 were more physically active at the age of
How the Brain Learns New Skills
The human brain is “plastic”: it can adapt and rewire itself, often more easily when learning new things related to
New approach for solving protein structures from tiny crystals
Using x-rays to reveal the atomic-scale 3-D structures of proteins has led to countless advances in understanding how these molecules
Protein protects against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Researchers propose a possible therapeutic target to treat fatty liver, a disease for which there is currently no treatment. Non-alcoholic
How could a changing climate affect human fertility?
Human adaptation to climate change may include changes in fertility, according to a new study by an international group of
Hotspot in the genome may drive psychosis in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
A newly identified epigenetic hotspot for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder may give scientists a fresh path forward for devising more
International $6M Grant to Study HIV/TB Coinfection in Kids
About a third of us are walking around with the bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB) in our bodies, but most
Making the invisible visible: New method opens unexplored realms for liquid biopsies
Advancing technology is allowing scientists increasingly to search for tiny signs of cancer and other health issues in samples of
Avoid smoky environments to protect your heart
If a room or car is smoky, stay away until it has cleared. That’s the main message of research presented
