Some people develop a red flush in their face after drinking alcohol. This article explains why this happens, who it…
Medical News Today: What to know about COPD and lung cancer
COPD is a group of conditions that have clear links to lung cancer. Smoking tobacco is the primary preventable risk…
Neurotechnology holds promise for chronic stroke patients
Personalized neurotechnology-aided rehabilitation of the arm could improve recovery in severe chronic stroke patients according to a new article.
Brain network evaluates robot likeability
Researchers have identified a network of brain regions that work together to determine if a robot is a worthy social…
More people born with a single lower heart chamber survive; but, face challenges
The Fontan procedure has saved the lives of many people born with only one ventricle, but their unique circulatory system…
New way to make cancer self-destruct
Researchers have identified a method that can make tumors grow too quickly and die from the stress.
Mutation discovery leads to precise treatment for child with severe lymphatic disorder
Faced with a preteen boy who had painful swelling and respiratory distress from a severe, deteriorating rare condition, researchers identified…
Scientists identify interactions that stabilize a neurodegeneration-associated protein
A team of researchers led by Nicolas Fawzi, an associate professor in the Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Physiology and Biotechnology…
A bacteria likely to reduce the cardiovascular risks of 1 in 2 people
Scientists conducted the first pilot study in humans to observe the impact of the bacteria Akkermansia. Results: the bacterium limits…
Protein clumps in ALS neurons provide potential target for new therapies
Researchers identified chemical compounds that prevent stress-induced clumping of TDP-43 protein in ALS motor neurons grown in the lab —…