Antibodies are key players in our immune system. These antibodies recognize antigens displayed on foreign cell membranes and thereby recruit
Month: January 2020
Epilepsy study shows link between brain activity and memory
A new Cedars-Sinai study reveals how memory and abnormal brain activity are linked in patients with epilepsy who often report
How some genetic sequencing fail to analyze large segments of DNA
Children who undergo expansive genetic sequencing may not be getting the thorough DNA analysis their parents were expecting, say experts
Cancer drugs could potentially treat the lung inflammation
New research has shown the potential for clinically available cancer treatments to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Scientists from
Molecular interactions could improve development of new medicines
First of its kind study on molecular interactions by biomedical engineers in the University of Minnesota’s College of Science and
How diet affects mental health
A new expert review confirms that diet significantly influences mental health and wellbeing, but cautions that the evidence for many
Effect of air pollution on bone
Some of the effects of air pollution on health are well documented -lung cancer, stroke, respiratory diseases, and a long
Scientists show possible path to improved bone-repair procedures
Researchers are moving closer to a new approach for improving spinal fusion procedures and repairing broken or defective bones that
Experiments show altruistic behaviors reduce pain
A team of researchers affiliated with several institutions in China has found that people who engage in altruistic behaviors feel
Fat-dissolving bile acids may help regulate gut immunity and inflammation
Could bile acids—the fat-dissolving juices churned out by the liver and gallbladder—also play a role in immunity and inflammation? The
