Human heart organoids enable new therapies for atrial fibrillation
Though an estimated 60 million people around the world have atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, a type of irregular…
Nighttime heart attacks cause less damage due to neutrophil circadian rhythms
Heart attacks that occur at night are less severe than those that strike during the day. A new…
Black sea microbes stop potent nitrous oxide gas from escaping into the air we breathe
Far below the surface of the Black Sea, in water that never sees daylight and holds almost no…
Researchers reveal nuclear ‘island’ where magic numbers break down
Atomic nuclei are often described as orderly systems. Certain numbers of protons or neutrons, called magic numbers, usually…
Why the form of vitamin B12 you take may matter more than your intake
A new scientific review weighs natural and synthetic forms of vitamin B12, revealing where methylcobalamin may outperform standard…
How ultra-processed foods shape Crohn’s disease risk and what dietary strategies can really help
New evidence reveals how everyday processed foods may disrupt gut barriers and amplify inflammation, while targeted dietary strategies…
Researchers identify enzyme linked to myelin damage and neurodegenerative conditions
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have identified a type of enzyme with a complicated name –…
LZ detector marks a new era in the search for light dark matter and neutrinos
Far beneath the Black Hills of South Dakota, a tank of liquid xenon is quietly recording some of…
Study implicates enzyme in neurodegenerative conditions
Larry Sherman, Ph.D., professor at OHSU’s Oregon National Primate Research Center, led research identifying the enzyme CEMIP as…
lives of zoo animals reveal inner workings of ageing
Drawing on data from more than 100 mammal species, an international team of researchers examined the trade-off between…
How much omega-3 do you need daily? New global review reveals DHA and EPA requirements
A new global review uncovers major gaps and inconsistencies in omega-3 guidance, showing why many populations still fail…
AI uncovers how DNA architecture failures trigger blood cancer
Cancer isn’t just about broken genes-it’s about broken architecture. Imagine a city where roads suddenly vanish, cutting off…