Stem-like peripheral helper T cells found to sustain inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that affects millions worldwide and can have a devastating impact on…
New generation of CRISPR shows safer path to treating genetic diseases
A new generation of CRISPR technology developed at UNSW Sydney offers a safer path to treating genetic diseases…
GIPR signaling opens brain’s gate for GLP-1 weight-loss therapy
A new study uncovers how GIPR signaling in brain cells helps GLP-1 weight-loss drugs bypass the blood-brain barrier…
Dual epigenetic marks found to regulate cell identity
Shedding light on what determines how cells become what they are meant to be-nerves, bone, muscles, etc.-can also…
Triglycerides identified as direct cause of abdominal aortic aneurysms
High levels of triglycerides, the most common type of fat in the body and the foods we eat,…
Leading organizations announce research initiative to uncover why ALS affects high-performing populations
Answer ALS, in collaboration with ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) and Augie’s Quest, today announced plans to…
HEPA filtration reduces blood pressure for highway residents
New research reveals that a simple home air purifier could be a powerful tool for cutting high blood…
New research highlights combined impact of genes and lifestyle on dilated cardiomyopathy
An international team, led by scientists from the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute has studied around 3000 people…
Study links epigenetic markers to cardiovascular risk in type 2 diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes are up to four times more likely to have heart attacks, strokes, anginas…
Alzheimer’s research reaches a critical tipping point
One-third of people older than 85 in the United States are estimated to live with Alzheimer’s disease today,…
‘Storm’ of Noncommunicable Diseases May Hit South America
A new report from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), titled Major storm on the horizon, warns that…
Vital role of physical activity in early type 2 diabetes care
New research to be presented at this year’s Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of…