Researchers at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester find that microglia — the brain’s immune
Month: January 2024
Acetaminophen use during pregnancy linked to language delays in children
Acetaminophen is considered the safest over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer available during pregnancy. Studies have shown that 50%-65% of
Potency of synthetic antibiotic against serious chronic infections
A new synthetic antibiotic developed by University of Liverpool researchers is shown to be more effective than established drugs against
New reasons eating less fat should be one of your resolutions
A UC Riverside study to motivate your new year’s resolutions: it demonstrates that high-fat diets affect genes linked not only
Foundation laid for improved diagnostic imaging of brain tumors
Diffuse gliomas are malignant brain tumors that cannot be optimally examined by means of conventional MRI imaging. So-called amino acid
Reprogrammed fat cells support tumor growth
Mutations of the tumor suppressor p53 not only have a growth-promoting effect on the cancer cells themselves, but also influence
Bacteria load their syringes
Many bacterial pathogens use small injection apparatuses to manipulate the cells of their hosts, such as humans, so that they
Epilepsy drug shows promise in slowing joint degeneration in osteoarthritis
Yale researchers have identified a drug target that may alleviate joint degeneration associated with osteoarthritis, a debilitating condition that afflicts
Chronic childhood ear infections delay language development
Ear infections are a common childhood experience, but a new study suggests parents should take these infections seriously to preserve
Newly discovered genetic mutation protects against Parkinson’s disease and offers hope for new therapies
A previously unidentified genetic mutation in a small protein provides significant protection against Parkinson’s disease and offers a new direction
