Every cell in an organism carries an identical set of genetic instructions within its DNA. However, what determines whether a
Month: May 2024
New group training tool for the prevention of dementia
Solving a quiz as a group while moving around the room at the same time — this combination is the
An active agent against hepatitis E
At present, there is no specific active substance against hepatitis E. As the disease kills 70,000 people every year, researchers
Research sheds light on how proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease influence neuronal growth
New research has shed light in the complex interplay between cell proteins, and how they impact on neurons in neurodevelopmental
Heating proteins to body temperature reveals new drug targets
Some proteins shift their shape when exposed to different temperatures, revealing previously unknown binding sites for medications. The findings, published
This time, it’s personal: Enhancing patient response to cancer immunotherapy
Immunotherapy has revolutionized the way we treat cancer in recent years. Instead of targeting the tumor itself, immunotherapies work by
New insights into phage therapy design
Results from a new Dartmouth-led study, involving collaborators at the University of Pittsburgh and Yale University and published in the
Infertility treatment doubles the risk of postpartum heart disease
A study by Rutgers Health experts of more than 31 million hospital records shows that infertility treatment patients were twice
The crystallization of memory: Study reveals how practice forms new memory pathways in the brain
A new study led by UCLA Health has shown that repetitive practice not only is helpful in improving skills but
Scientists want to know how the smells of nature benefit our health
Spending time in nature is good for us. Studies have shown that contact with nature can lift our well-being by