Scientists from RMIT University and the Doherty Institute have developed a new blood test that could screen cancer patients to
Day: December 17, 2024
Flavonoid powerhouse: Kaempferol’s role in taming allergic responses
Allergic diseases such as asthma, atopic dermatitis, and food allergies have been increasing in frequency over the last few years.
Every cell has a story: Tumor and immune cell interactions within craniopharyngiomas
Craniopharyngiomas are brain tumors that negatively impact the hormonal function of the nearby pituitary. The tumor location often prevents necessary
Targeting a brain enzyme to curb obesity
Endocannabinoids in the brain play a key role in food intake and energy use. Modulating the action of these molecules
Microchips capable of detecting and diagnosing diseases
In a world grappling with a multitude of health threats — ranging from fast-spreading viruses to chronic diseases and drug-resistant
The psychological implications of Big Brother’s gaze
A new psychological study has shown that when people know they are under surveillance it generates an automatic response of
Breathing coordinates brain rhythms for memory consolidation during sleep
Just as a conductor coordinates different instruments in an orchestra to produce a symphony, breathing coordinates hippocampal brain waves to
Staying sharp: Study explores how brain changes may affect financial skills
Senior citizens are targeted by financial scams of all types, from email-based phishing attempts to callers looking to swindle their
A quick end for mRNA
They are like the architects of our body: messenger ribonucleic acids, or mRNA for short. They contain detailed blueprints for
Can lab-grown neurons exhibit plasticity?
“Neurons that fire together, wire together” describes the neural plasticity seen in human brains, but neurons grown in a dish