Nearly 6% of athletes and non-athletes were found to have the neurodegenerative disorder chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in the largest,…
Sugars that coat proteins are a possible drug target for pancreatitis
CA19-9 is a complex sugar structure that coats proteins. Elevated levels of CA19-9 was found to cause inflammation in the…
Not always reaching your potential is okay, but overthinking it is a problem
Having aspirations helps us navigate life in a meaningful and fulfilling way, but it can also cause psychological distress when…
Scientists make single-cell map to reprogram scar tissue into healthy heart cells
Annually, about 790,000 Americans suffer a heart attack, which leaves damaged scar tissue on the heart and limits its ability…
Unlocking the secrets of liver regeneration
Researchers have reported a new way in which the liver is primed to regenerate itself. They found that by stripping…
Treatment for common cause of diarrhea more promising
Researchers have figured out how to grow the intestinal parasite Cryptosporidium in the lab, an achievement that will speed efforts…
Squeezing of blood vessels may contribute to cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s
Reduced blood flow to the brain associated with early Alzheimer’s may be caused by the contraction of cells wrapped around…
Scientists discover new method for developing tracers used for medical imaging
Researchers discovered a method for creating radioactive tracers to better track pharmaceuticals in the body as well as image diseases,…
Engineers 3D print flexible mesh for ankle and knee braces
Engineers have designed pliable, 3D-printed mesh materials whose flexibility and toughness they can tune to emulate and support softer tissues…
Moral concerns override desire to profit from finding a lost wallet
The setup of a research study was a bit like the popular ABC television program ‘What Would You Do?’ —…