Scientists develop a superior diagnostic tool to spot hidden gene fusions in pediatric cancer
Researchers have introduced a novel diagnostic method that can more sensitively detect gene fusions in B-cell acute lymphoblastic…
Gene mapping highlights strong immune and brain connections in depression
Neurons and white blood cells differ greatly in shape, function, and location within the body. However, researchers at…
Exercise or caffeine? Study finds neither clearly beats placebo for mental fatigue
A 20-minute cycling session raised heart rate, and caffeine raised physiological arousal, but neither clearly protected young adults…
Obesity and Alzheimer’s linked through early metabolic disruptions
By 2030, the population in the United States aged 65 and older is expected to reach 71 million…
Type 1 diabetes preserves fitness but alters oxygen use in teens
Even when fitness looks normal, hidden changes in oxygen use and microvascular function may already be emerging in…
Stem cell model recreates early human embryo with yolk sac
For the first time, a stem cell model has produced a structure resembling an early human embryo with…
How the immune system may influence Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and related diseases
A sweeping review shows how the brain’s immune defenses can both fight and fuel neurodegeneration, revealing why timing,…
Superficial skin exposures pose a higher rabies risk than previously thought
While it was previously thought that keratinocytes (skin cells) were only passive conductors that allow the rabies virus…
Aston University bioscientist receives £125,000 to investigate genetic reasons for neurodegeneration
Aston University bioscientist Dr John Reynolds has won a £125,000 Springboard grant from the Academy of Medical Sciences…
New wearable detects fatigue accurately using AI and advanced sensors
Burnout and chronic fatigue carry a substantial economic cost and pose serious risks in professions where alertness is…
Molecular switch in neurons found to limit the regrowth of damaged axonal fibers
Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have discovered a molecular switch in neurons that…
Gut microbiome changes improve memory in early cognitive decline
From Mediterranean diets to probiotics, scientists reveal how reshaping the gut microbiome could help protect brain function, while…