New insights into sperm metabolism could transform infertility treatments
Michigan State University scientists have pinpointed the molecular “switch” that supercharges sperm for their final sprint to an…
Common painkiller and antidepressant combo may increase seizure risk in older adults
When older adults living in nursing homes are prescribed the pain medicine tramadol alongside certain antidepressants, their risk…
Innovative approaches target PAR2 receptor to alleviate gut pain
Abdominal pain is a hallmark of many digestive disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome. In…
Discovery opens up new avenues for treating rotavirus infections
Rotavirus causes severe dehydrating diarrhea in infants and young children, contributing to more than 128,500 deaths per year…
Exploring exercise’s physiological response to fight diabetes
Don’t love the gym? Neither does exercise scientist Ryan Montalvo. But he goes anyway. While any workout can…
Study assesses the efficacy of protein hydrolysis in developing gut-friendly dairy alternatives
A recent Finnish study investigated the effects of A2 milk, marketed as a gut-friendly alternative, and protein-hydrolyzed lactose-free…
Genetic mutation in some East Asians linked to aldehyde storm and increased liver disease risk
Researchers have identified the mechanism by which a common genetic mutation increases liver disease risk. Their findings suggest…
Fatty acids circulating in the blood predict bone mineral density from childhood to adolescence
A recent study by the University of Eastern Finland is the first to report that the fatty acid…
New technology embeds unique genetic identifiers in engineered cells
Genetically engineered cell lines used in biomedical research have long been prone to misidentification and unauthorized use, wasting…
Compounds show significant inhibitory effects on α-glucosidase
Three of the compounds demonstrated significant inhibitory effects on α-glucosidase, a key enzyme in carbohydrate digestion. The findings…
KRISS develops ultra-sensitive platform to detect Alzheimer’s biomarkers in body fluids
The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS, President Lee Ho Seong) has developed a diagnostic platform…
New mouse models reveal mechanisms of RP59 retinal degeneration
Retinitis pigmentosa retinal degeneration is caused by a family of hereditary mutations in nearly 100 genes that slowly…