Investigators at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have designed an innovative RNA-based strategy to activate dendritic cells
Month: July 2023
Nerve cells in the brain can halt all movement in the body — even breathing
When a hunting dog picks up the scent of a deer, it sometimes freezes. On the spot. The same thing
What these scientists learned from offering genetic screening to 13,000 Oregonians for free
Early genetic testing can improve cancer outcomes, but individuals often don’t undergo this screening if they lack a family history
Tau-regulating protein identified as a promising target for developing Alzheimer’s disease treatment
A gene encoding a protein linked to tau production — tripartite motif protein 11 (TRIM11) — was found to suppress
Physical activity can promote learning and wellbeing at secondary school
A study led by the University of Eastern Finland suggests that adolescents who engage in active school transport and leisure-time
Research points to potential new medical therapy for Lyme disease
A medical therapy that inhibits the growth of cancer cells may one day be effective at treating Lyme disease, according
Enhanced light sensitivity may contribute to Alzheimer’s ‘sundowning,’ disease progression
New Alzheimer’s research from UVA Health suggests that enhanced light sensitivity may contribute to “sundowning” — the worsening of symptoms
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
