Key proteins found to shape sperm function and male fertility
There are many potential causes of infertility, and it can be challenging to pin down just what the…
Research warns of lasting health impacts from muscle loss in young cancer patients
New research from the Exercise Medicine Research Institute at Edith Cowan University (ECU) has highlighted that children undergoing…
Nanobody-based strategy targets survivin to weaken cancer cells
Cancer cells have many strategies for resisting therapy. One such strategy is survivin, a protein that drives the…
AI is helping my doctors treat my cancer
When I turned 60, I knew something wasn’t right. I lost weight. I felt drained. I had no…
Rapid neuronal evolution linked to high prevalence of autism in humans
A new paper in Molecular Biology and Evolution, published by Oxford University Press, finds that the relatively high…
Can video game–style exercise slow Alzheimer’s risk?
Scientists report that a 12-week gamified exercise program not only sharpened recall but also increased hippocampal volume, pointing…
Kids with fluctuating gut microbiome show poorer growth
Malnutrition is a leading cause of death in children under age 5, and nearly 150 million children globally…
New AI tool predicts therapies to restore health in diseased cells Harvard Gazette
In a move that could reshape drug discovery, researchers at Harvard Medical School have designed an artificial intelligence…
Planetary health diet links to longer life and lower emissions
A large US-UK analysis shows that eating more plant-forward meals and fewer animal-source foods is associated with a…
Corps to careers: Expanding career opportunities for young adults involved in service and conservation programs
Service and conservation corps programs offer young Americans a chance to address needs across the country’s built and…
Researchers uncover a previously unknown mechanism behind chromosome end protection
Researchers have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that safeguards the chromosome ends from being mistakenly repaired by the…
Changing indoor environments could improve sleep for people living with dementia
Implementing changes to indoor environments, such as cooler bedrooms at night and increasing the amount of bright light…