Tirzepatide vs semaglutide for asthma: the difference was smaller than researchers expected
Researchers compared two widely used incretin therapies in more than 16,000 matched adults with asthma and type 2…
Early studies hint that ketones may affect pathways linked to PTSD
From altered brain energy metabolism to inflammation and neurotransmitter signaling, researchers examine why raising ketone levels has drawn…
Could scorpion venom inspire new treatments for liver disease?
From blocking inflammatory immune pathways to disrupting hepatitis viruses, scorpion-derived peptides are attracting attention as potential drug candidates,…
Gut bacterial metabolite linked to inflammation in liver disease
Researchers have identified a link between specific activities in gut bacteria and the liver disease PSC. The finding…
China’s rare earth cerium drug can kill gout pains once and for all: scientists
One of the world’s most abundant rare earth elements could offer a comprehensive, long-lasting treatment for gout, a…
“Zombie” Cells Reveal a Surprising New Driver of Chronic Inflammation
Senescent cells may rely on more than immune signaling to sustain age-related inflammation. A mitochondrial pathway that alters…
Probiotics for mental health? A new review finds promising signals and major gaps
Researchers map the probiotic strains and gut-brain pathways being investigated across anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, revealing…
Cell proliferation gene plays a distinct role in cells that no longer proliferate
In a tale of identities as divergent as “The Prince and the Pauper,” a well-known cancer-causing gene also…
Specialized blood vessel cells found to actively drive lung fibrosis
Millions of people worldwide are affected by diseases that cause scarring of the lungs, often leading to breathing…
Study identifies role for peroxisomes in protecting insulin and maintaining beta cell health
Researchers at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center have identified a previously underappreciated role for tiny structures inside cells…
Research improves understanding of biological mechanisms behind cluster headaches
Inflammation, altered gene regulation, and exposure to substances in tobacco smoke may all contribute to the development of…
Two distinct types of brain tissue work together to support cognition in older adults
Researchers from the Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) at the Keck School of…