In people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), changes in neurons appear to activate immune cells. Lowering the inflammation could reduce
Month: January 2024
Cancer: Unravelling individual differences in DNA mutation risks
Mutations, which occur continuously in every cell of our bodies, are a key contributor to cancer, ageing, and neurodegeneration. While
Noninvasive technique reveals how cells’ gene expression changes over time
Sequencing all of the RNA in a cell can reveal a great deal of information about that cell’s function and
Exposure therapy addressing fear of spiders can also reduce fear of heights
Exposure therapy for a specific fear can also help reduce other fears. This is the conclusion reached by psychologists at
Scientists discover how ultraviolet light degrades coronavirus
New research has revealed how light can be used to destroy infectious coronavirus particles that contaminate surfaces. Scientists are interested
Special brain cells react to unexpected situations
New research from the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience shows that chandelier cells, a specific type of brain cell, become active
Traumatic stress associated with smaller brain region
Adults with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have smaller cerebellums, according to new research from a Duke-led brain imaging study. The
How ‘pioneers’ blaze the one trail that determines cell fate
One of the important breakthroughs that made it possible to program or reprogram cell fate more efficiently and with higher
Newly identified genes for depression may lead to new treatments
More than 200 genes linked to depression have been newly identified in a worldwide study led by UCL researchers. The
Single-cell atlas of the placenta during term labor
An atlas revealing the activity of individual placental cells during childbirth offers insight on what happens at the maternal-fetal interface