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…
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,…
Overuse injuries spark lasting pain and mood changes through inflammation, rat study finds
New research uncovers how repetitive strain injuries ignite an inflammatory storm, driving both pain and social withdrawal, offering…
Agricultural dust exposure may pose significant risks to gut health
Inhaling agricultural dust may pose significant risks to gut health for workers in animal agriculture, a University of…
Why buckwheat may be the best flour for gluten-free baking
In a blind taste test, buckwheat flour rivalled, if not outperformed, traditional wheat. Here’s what makes buckwheat the…
Parental cholesterol predicts asthma severity in children
New research links parents’ metabolic health and a child’s birth weight to asthma severity, uncovering for the first…
Home rehab program improves lung function in bronchiectasis
A simple at-home program with daily exercise, airway clearance, and nurse support helps patients breathe easier, offering new…
Exploring the genetic link between COPD and abdominal aortic aneurysm
Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and abdominal…
Study reveals how aging alters liver function and structure
The aging liver undergoes dramatic changes in its functional organization and other key attributes, which may underpin its…