People who had high blood pressure while lying flat on their backs had a higher risk of heart attack, stroke,
Month: September 2023
Moral reasoning displays characteristic patterns in the brain
Every day we encounter circumstances we consider wrong: a starving child, a corrupt politician, an unfaithful partner, a fraudulent scientist.
Specialized T cells in the brain slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease
As many as 5.8 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, a neurodegenerative condition associated with progressive cognitive decline,
Scientists unlock secrets of red blood cell transporter, potentially paving the way for new drugs
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified the structure of a special transporter found in
First device to monitor transplanted organs detects early signs of rejection
Northwestern University researchers have developed the first electronic device for continuously monitoring the health of transplanted organs in real time.
Believing in personal gut feelings and falling for conspiracy theories
People who primarily use their own gut feeling to determine what is true and false are more likely to believe
CAR-T-cell therapy without side effects? Researchers show results in preclinical models
When Richard O’Neil, Ph.D., joined MUSC Hollings Cancer Center two years ago, he knew that he wanted to continue finding
Study links epigenetic changes to historic trauma in Alaska Native communities
Researchers investigated the relationship between historical traumatic events experienced by Alaska Native communities and epigenetic markers on genes that previous
Measurement of skeletal muscle mass using the bioelectrical impedance technic in athletes
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method used for estimating body composition. This method estimates body composition based on the degree
The kitchen is key to improving indoor air quality
Indoor air pollution generated by cooking fuels such as charcoal and wood causes approximately four million premature deaths every year