New work by scientists in the U.S. and China shows how a fertilized egg cell, or zygote, hits ‘reset’ so
Month: July 2023
Hardship affects the gut microbiome across generations
Hardship experienced by mothers during their own childhood or during pregnancy is reflected in the composition of their 2-year-old children’s
Powerhouse proteins protect heart cells from chemotherapy damage
Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have identified a process by which enzymes can help prevent heart damage in
Volunteering in late life may protect the brain against cognitive decline and dementia
Volunteering in late life is associated with better cognitive function — specifically, better executive function and episodic memory. Those are
(How) cells talk to each other
Like us, cells communicate. Well, in their own special way. Using waves as their common language, cells tell one another
Treatment at the first signs of MS could mean lower risk of disability later
People who start taking medication soon after the first signs of multiple sclerosis (MS) may have a lower risk of
Exposure to antiseizure medications does not harm neurological development in young children
Most mothers who took prescription antiseizure medications during pregnancy can breathe a sigh of relief: A new study published today
Do certain amino acids modify the risk of dementia linked to air pollution?
Higher levels of vitamin B-related amino acids may be linked to the risk of dementia associated with a certain type
Winery experiences affected by more than what is in your glass
New research from the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus has determined that enjoying a tasting at a winery goes
New scanning methods can detect deadly heart condition before symptoms appear
Combining two types of heart scan techniques could help doctors to detect the deadly heart condition hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) before
