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…
Old chemistry unlocks safer and stronger mRNA delivery
As millions of people know firsthand, the most common side effect of mRNA vaccines like the COVID-19 shot…
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…
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…
CRISPR-mediated DNA methylation editing regulates inflammation and tumor growth
Genes, fragments of DNA located on our chromosomes, control much of what happens in cells. Each cell activates…