The relay station of the brain, the substantia nigra, consists of different types of nerve cells and is responsible for
Month: May 2019
When does clean eating become an unhealthy obsession?
Researchers at York University’s Faculty of Health say those who have a history of an eating disorder, obsessive-compulsive traits, dieting,
A nerve cell serves as a ‘single’ for studies
Nerve cells derived from human stem cells often serve as the basis for research into brain diseases. However, these cells
A New Culprit for Multiple Sclerosis Relapses
A molecule that helps blood clot may also play a role in multiple sclerosis relapses, researchers reported in the journal
Immune system discovery could aid quest for stem cell therapies
A discovery of how stem cells are protected from viruses could inform the development of therapies for use in medicine,
Novel scale correlates children’s snacking behaviors with external food cues
One in four preschool-age children in the U.S. have overweight or obesity, putting them at risk for multiple chronic health
Missing Molecule Hobbles Cell Movement
Cells missing a certain protein on their surface can’t move normally, UConn researchers reported in Science Signaling. The research could give
For people with strong life purpose, making healthier choices may take less effort
Ever wonder how some people seem to meet their fitness goals with ease and love eating healthy foods while others
Newly identified bacteria-killing protein needs vitamin A to work
People who have inadequate vitamin A in their diets are more susceptible to skin infection, yet how that vitamin affects
It’s in the Weeds: Herbicide Linked to Human Liver Disease
Glyphosate, the primary ingredient in Monsanto’s popular weed killer Roundup, has been linked to liver disease in animal models. In
