Research has shown for the first time that a computer model can replicate and explain a unique property displayed by…
Meds news
Investigational drug stops toxic proteins tied to neurodegenerative diseases
An investigational drug that targets an instigator of the TDP-43 protein, a well-known hallmark of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and…
Targeted drug found effective in patients who have lung cancer with certain mutations
A targeted therapy called capmatinib can provide significant benefits to patients who have advanced lung cancer with specific gene mutations,…
Cholesterol’s effects on cellular membranes
New findings have far-reaching implications in the general understanding of disease, the design of drug delivery methods, and many other…
Romantic partners influence each other’s goals
Over the long-term, what one partner in a two-person relationship wishes to avoid, so too does the other partner —…
Cellular-level interactions that lead to the cytokine storm in COVID-19
Scientists review macrophage activation syndrome — a feature of the cytokine storm that kills patients with severe cases of COVID-19,…
Lockdown did not reduce ‘most harmful’ type of air pollution in Scotland
The significant reduction in vehicle journeys during the COVID-19 lockdown did not reduce the level of toxic fine particles in…
Glial cells play an active role in the nervous system
Researchers have discovered that glial cells – one of the main components of the brain -not only control the speed…
Fighting cardiovascular disease with acne drug
Researchers have found the cause of dilated cardiomyopathy – a leading cause of heart failure – and identified a potential…
Star-cells ‘shine’ to make sense of touch
A research group reports a rather surprise finding as to how GABA works to control the tactile sense. GABA, known…