Study identifies molecular drivers of cerebral small vessel disease
A new study identifies molecular factors that promote small vessel disease – and an active drug that can…
New insights into alcohol-related DNA damage and cancer risk
Alcohol consumption leads to the formation of a toxic compound called acetaldehyde, which damages DNA. A research team…
Glycation stress drives aortic stiffening through oxidative stress and senescence
A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 11 of Aging-US on November 14, 2025, titled “Methylglyoxal-induced glycation stress…
Collaborative project seeks safer therapies for ischemia and reperfusion injury
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and Trinity University will improve a prodrug, a compound activated in the body, to…
Obesity-related metabolic stress may affect brain health far earlier than expected
For decades, scientists have known that what harms the body often harms the brain. Conditions such as obesity,…
Toxic compounds from heated e-cigarette fluids can damage lung cells
A study by University of California, Riverside, scientists has found that two toxic chemicals can form when the main ingredient…
Can fitness apps and wearables make children healthier? This study says yes
A large umbrella review finds that app- and wearable-based interventions can spark small yet meaningful improvements in kids’…
Chlorinated compounds from slime mold show strong antibacterial activity
The cellular slime mold Dictyostelium discoideum is a soil microbe that produces diverse natural products with potential antibiotic…
Researchers discover how plants produce cancer-fighting mitraphylline
Researchers at UBC Okanagan have uncovered how plants produce mitraphylline, a rare natural compound that may help fight…
Targeting the cerebellum to ease alcohol withdrawal symptoms
By targeting a specific area of the brain, researchers at Washington State University may now hold the key…
Natural psychoactive molecule DMT reduces harmful effects of stroke in animal models
DMT, or dimethyltryptamine is a natural psychoactive molecule found in many plants and mammals. According to an article published in Science…
Novel vitamin K analogs show promise for reversing neurodegenerative diseases
Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s disease are characterized by the progressive loss of neurons. The resulting…