Targeting gut signaling protein may protect against alcohol-related liver damage
Alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) is a major cause of liver transplantation and death worldwide, and its impact is…
Shared gene signatures reveal metabolic dysfunction in liver cirrhosis and acute-on-chronic liver failure
Background and objectives Chronic liver cirrhosis (LC) and acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) are interconnected hepatic disorders associated with…
Shame linked to lower quality of life in people with gut disorders
Feelings of shame are linked to reduced quality of life – as shown by the first study to…
How a single gene reshapes pain perception through polyamine signaling
A breakthrough discovery reveals how the SLC45A4 gene fine-tunes polyamine transport in sensory neurons, reshaping our understanding of…
The HBsAg/HBV DNA ratio’s potential for predicting disease progression
Patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in the immune-tolerant phase may still experience hepatic inflammation and…
New genetic study reveals why people age differently
It’s a fact of life: Some people age better than others. Some ease into their 90s with mind…
Cancer cells break down nerve covers causing immune exhaustion and therapy resistance
Cancer cells can break down the protective covers around nerves, causing nerve injury that triggers chronic inflammation leading…
Acute and chronic stress produce distinct behavioral effects in male and female rats
A study analyzes the negative effects of stress on the brains of male and female rats and concludes…
Fasting supports type 1 diabetes care by reshaping the microbiome
A week of supervised fasting temporarily reshaped the gut microbiome of people with type 1 diabetes, making it…
Eating over 60g of almonds a day may protect DNA and cut oxidative damage
Scientists say high-dose almond intake could help shield your cells from oxidative harm while enhancing your body’s natural…
Griffith University launches groundbreaking treatment trial for spinal cord injury
A Phase 1 human clinical trial to treat chronic spinal cord injury, the first of its kind in…
Curcumin activates SIRT3 to protect bone structure in diabetic mice
New research shows how curcumin’s molecular power protects bone cells from high-glucose stress, repairs mitochondria, and boosts antioxidant…