Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects more than 2.3 million people worldwide. This debilitating condition periodically shutters communication
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New iridium catalyst enables efficient selective synthesis of valuable drug ingredients
Did you know that more than half of the drugs currently in use are chiral, potentially resulting in two different
Radio-tracking dolphins reveals intimate details about their behavior
Using telemetry units in hospitals to monitor patient health is standard practice. Now, a similar approach is proving to be
Scientists identify unique subtype of eczema linked to food allergy
Atopic dermatitis, a common inflammatory skin condition also known as allergic eczema, affects nearly 20 percent of children, 30 percent
Vigorous exercise and fasting improve elimination of toxins in cells
A study from Harvard Medical School shows that intense exercise, fasting and an array of hormones can activate cells’ built-in protein disposal system
Powering a pacemaker with a patient’s heartbeat
Implantable pacemakers have without doubt altered modern medicine, saving countless lives by regulating heart rhythm. But they have one serious
Young bone marrow rejuvenates aging mouse brains
A new study has found that transplanting the bone marrow of young laboratory mice into old mice prevented cognitive decline
Researchers define cells used in bone repair
Research led by Johns Hopkins investigators has uncovered the roles of two types of cells found in the vessel walls
Native California medicinal plant may hold promise for treating Alzheimer’s
The medicinal powers of aspirin, digitalis, and the anti-malarial artemisinin all come from plants. A Salk Institute discovery of a
Drug ‘librarian’ discovers new compound that may thwart common surgery complication
In a strategic search, Johns Hopkins scientists created and screened a library of 45,000 new compounds containing chemical elements of
