Human brain organoids are remarkable platforms for modeling features of human brain development and diseases. Building on methods to generate
Month: May 2021
Controlling cholesterol in microglia alleviates chronic pain, opioid-free
Chemotherapy can induce a painful peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), a chronic condition and common adverse effect for cancer patients undergoing treatment.
New mapping technique reveals epigenetic drivers of cancers
Scientists have made major advances in understanding and developing treatments for many cancers by identifying genetic mutations that drive the
Heart disease and obesity driven by liver function – new study
How susceptible we are to obesity and heart disease could be determined by our livers, a new study has revealed.
Researchers move one step closer to understanding how the brain processes multiple conversations at once
Conducting a discussion in a noisy place can be challenging when other conversations and background noises interfere with our ability
For twins, gesture and speech go hand-in-hand in language development
Gestures—such as pointing or waving—go hand in hand with a child’s first words, and twins lag behind single children in
Cell reprogramming could aid spinal cord injury recovery
Cells called astrocytes normally support our neurons, and now scientists are working to reprogram the star-shaped cells into neurons that
WHO says Covid variant in India ‘of concern’
A COVID-19 variant spreading in India, which is facing an explosive outbreak, appears to be more contagious and has been
What Black women in their 20s and 30s can do to prevent heart disease
Michelle Bradley Emebo’s maternal grandmother had open heart surgery. Her mother had a stroke at age 37, and her father
Ask the Pediatrician: How do the COVID-19 vaccines work, and are they safe for teens?
Q: How do the COVID-19 vaccines work, are they safe for teens, and how long will immunity last? A: COVID-19
