New Alzheimer’s research from UVA Health suggests that enhanced light sensitivity may contribute to “sundowning” — the worsening of symptoms
Day: July 29, 2023
Cell biology: How cellular powerhouses call for help when under stress
As life propagated across Earth in the form of the widest variety of single-celled organisms, sometime between 3.5 and a
Gene therapy treats chronic pain by dialing down sodium
Researchers at NYU College of Dentistry’s Pain Research Center have developed a gene therapy that treats chronic pain by indirectly
Alternative cellular ‘fuels’ boost immunity
A metabolic by-product that is more prevalent during fasting may supercharge immune cells as they fight infection and disease, reports
On Nutrition: Beat the heat
We’ve been lucky with more rain and cooler weather this summer. My friend Terry in Arizona has not been as
Researchers tickle rats to identify part of the brain critical for laughter and playfulness
To study play behaviors in animals, scientists must be able to authentically simulate play-conducive environments in the laboratory. Animals like
Retina cell breakthrough could help treat blindness
Scientists have found a way to use nanotechnology to create a 3D ‘scaffold’ to grow cells from the retina -paving
Unlocking a mystery of fetal development
As with many toxins, exposure to the toxic metal cadmium during pregnancy can adversely impact fetal development. Now, researchers at
Novel Raman technique breaks through 50 years of frustration
Raman spectroscopy — a chemical analysis method that shines monochromatic light onto a sample and records the scattered light that
A quick look inside a human being
Imaging techniques such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography and ultrasound have become indispensable in the medical