Two analgesic drugs may one day be repurposed as anti-tumor therapies
Peripheral afferent neurons – nerves that send signals from all areas of the body to the central nervous…
Heart ‘blueprint’ offers insights into fetal development and congenital defects
New research in Sweden has produced a “blueprint” revealing how the human heart is built during prenatal development.…
New clinical practice guideline provides updated recommendations for treatment of central sleep apnea
A new clinical practice guideline developed by a task force of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides…
New insight into TRPM3 heat sensor reveals how the body detects temperature
The ability to sense heat protects the body from burns and injury. But how the body actually feels…
Gut bacteria found to make serotonin and boost intestinal motility
Scientists have discovered two human gut microbes that generate serotonin, revealing how microbial chemistry can shape gut movement…
Study reveals how a microglial mutation increases risk for Alzheimer’s disease
Dominika Pilat, PhD, and Ana Griciuc, PhD, of the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital are the lead…
Researchers discover new genetic cause of hereditary optic atrophy
A research team from the Medical University of Vienna and the Medical University of Graz has discovered a…
Errors in EPG5 gene implicated in rare infant condition and adult neurodegenerative diseases
Errors in a gene known to cause a serious neurodevelopmental condition in infants are also linked to the…
Innovative approaches target PAR2 receptor to alleviate gut pain
Abdominal pain is a hallmark of many digestive disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome. In…
Study shows c-Kit–expressing sweet cells are central to taste bud regeneration after nerve injury
Taste is one of our most vital senses, shaping appetite, nutrition, and quality of life. Yet taste buds…
Scientists explore how dopamine shapes myelin in social isolation
Scientists know that social isolation can alter brain structure and lead to the breakdown of myelin, the fatty…
Menopause found to shape initial symptoms and comorbidities in multiple sclerosis
New research presented today at the 41st Congress of the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple…