Advances in scanning have allowed researchers for the first time to show lower levels of a protein found in the
Month: January 2020
New discovery on the activity and function of MAIT cells during acute HIV infection
In a new study published in Nature Communications, researchers at Karolinska Institutet show that mucosa-associated invariant T cells (MAIT cells) of
Long-term skin irritation may cause tumor growth
An antibody that usually helps defend the skin against harmful substances or infections may promote tumor growth during chronic tissue
Artificial muscle sheets transform stem cells into bone
Specifically programmed materials can, under specific conditions, encourage stem cells to transform into bone cells—as revealed by a German research
Reducing heart damage from radiation therapy with biological clock
Treatment for breast cancer commonly includes radiation therapy, which offers good chances of success but comes with a serious long-term
Flame retardants and pesticides contribute to IQ loss
Adverse outcomes from childhood exposures to lead and mercury are on the decline in the United States, likely due to
‘Ageotypes’ provide window into how individuals age
What’s your type? That question could gain new meaning, thanks to scientists who’ve categorized how humans age into different classes
Long-term memory performance depends upon gating system
Storing and retrieving memories is among the most important tasks our intricate brains must perform, yet how that happens at
New mechanism may safely prevent and reverse obesity
Obesity, a global epidemic, is a known contributor to several cancers, including breast, colon, and pancreatic. Stopping the obesity epidemic
Calculated surprise leads to groundbreaking discovery in cognitive control research
Humans control their behavior in numerous ways, from stopping the urge pick at a scab to resisting the impulse to
