New research shows that parasitic nematodes, responsible for infecting more than a billion people globally, carry viruses that may solve
Month: September 2024
Researchers discover a mechanism that impairs synaptic plasticity in the brains of schizophrenia patients
A study led by researchers at Tampere University has mapped genes linked to schizophrenia and uncovered a mechanism that disrupts
Immune cells prevent lung healing after viral infection
Investigators involved in a multicenter study co-led by Cedars-Sinai discovered a pathway by which immune cells prevent the lungs’ protective
Novel study reveals how aging immune system fuels cancer growth, potentially opening new avenues for prevention
A novel study by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai addresses a critical yet under-explored question
Brain scans reveal that mindfulness meditation for pain is not a placebo
Pain is a complex, multifaceted experience shaped by various factors beyond physical sensation, such as a person’s mindset and their
Making baby food safer: Arsenic and cadmium contamination levels in rice
Rice and spinach are staples for babies’ and young children’s diets, but toxic metals and metalloids found in those foods
Study estimates home blood pressure devices don’t fit properly for more than 17 million US adults
Over-the-counter blood pressure measuring devices offer a simple, affordable way for people to track hypertension at home, but the standard
Altered blood markers detected in individuals with periodontitis
Individuals with periodontitis have altered concentrations of various proteins in their blood, according to a new study from UmeƄ University,
100x improvement in sight seen after gene therapy trial
The vision of people with a rare inherited condition that causes them to lose much of their sight early in
Natural probiotic discovered in newborns microbiomes
Newborn babies have one of three pioneer bacteria in their gut shortly after birth, one of which could be used