The abnormal accumulation of proteins in the brain is a biological marker for Alzheimer’s disease, but the ways in which…
Women’s stronger immune response to flu vaccination diminishes with age
Women tend to have a greater immune response to a flu vaccination compared to men, but their advantage largely disappears…
Researchers wirelessly hack ‘boss’ gene, a step toward reprogramming the human genome
A new study describes how researchers wirelessly controlled FGFR1 — a gene that plays a key role in how humans…
Medical News Today: Could targeting this enzyme halt ovarian cancer?
Scientists have identified an enzyme that promotes cell proliferation in the most common and lethal ovarian cancer and could serve…
New cell discovered that can heal hearts
Researchers have discovered a previously unidentified cell population in the pericardial fluid found inside the sac around the heart. The…
First ever state sepsis regulation in US tied to lower death rates
Death rates from sepsis fell faster in New York than expected — and faster than in peer states — following…
Anti-starvation trick that saved our ancestors may underlie obesity epidemic
A molecular ‘trick’ that kept our ancient ancestors from starving may now be contributing to the obesity epidemic, a new…
Medical News Today: ‘Simply seeing green spaces’ may help reduce cravings
Access to a view of greenery from the comfort of your home reduces the frequency and intensity of cravings for…
Electronic chip mimics the brain to make memories in a flash
Engineers have mimicked the human brain with an electronic chip that uses light to create and modify memories.
Poor sleep quality and fatigue plague women with premature ovarian insufficiency
Sleep disturbances are a frequent complaint of women in the menopause transition and postmenopause. A new study demonstrates that women…