Research uncovers ME/CFS’s systemic impact for targeted therapies
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Millions suffering from myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), a debilitating condition often overlooked…
Uncovering origins of autism, depression, Parkinson’s in fetal brain
The origin of some neuropsychiatric diseases, such as autism, bipolar disorder, or depression, and certain neurodegenerative diseases, Alzheimer’s…
Creatine may enhance neuroprotection through energy pathways
Scientists reveal how creatine could do more than build muscle, fueling brain resilience, enhancing mood, and supporting cognitive…
Blocking nutrient scavenging weakens pancreatic tumor defenses
Cancer cells and tumors do not exist in a vacuum. Far from the isolation and self-sufficiency of the…
IRF-5 identified as key to preventing immune cell exhaustion
In fighting chronic infections or certain cancers, CD8+ T cells-the immune system’s frontline soldiers-eventually become exhausted. They lose…
New therapeutic approach targets undruggable protein driving aggressive breast cancer
In a major stride toward tackling aggressive breast cancer, researchers from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed…
Probiotic bacteria found to reshape cell behavior in vitro
In a first-of-its-kind lab study, scientists prove that probiotic bacteria stimulate immediate and measurable changes in brain cell…
New approach doubles chemotherapy effectiveness by targeting cancer cell memory
In a wholly new approach to cancer treatment, Northwestern University biomedical engineers have doubled the effectiveness of chemotherapy…
UC Riverside scientists develop tool to preserve mitochondrial DNA
When environmental stress harms DNA, it can set off a cascade of failures linked to heart conditions, neurodegeneration,…
New study identifies genes that shape human brain features
What makes the human brain distinctive? A new study published July 21 in Cell identifies two genes linked to human…
Zebrafish reveal how two genes independently drive sensory organ regeneration
Scientists uncover how zebrafish switch between cell division and direct differentiation to rebuild sensory organs, challenging long-held views…
Blocking GAPDH aggregation protects brain cells and opens new path for stroke therapy
A novel study reveals that targeting a single protein’s aggregation can dramatically reduce brain injury after stroke, potentially…