Brain signals explain speech communication differences in autistic children
Why do some children with autism communicate more easily than others, even when they hear the same words?…
New biological feedback loop helps the immune system attack colorectal cancers
A subset of cancers, known as microsatellite instability (MSI) and deficient DNA mismatch repair (dMMR) cancers, are more…
Japanese study links breastfeeding to mixed risks for childhood allergies
Breastfeeding is widely recognized for its important role in supporting a child’s early growth and immune system development.…
Discovery of lung protein offers hope for pulmonary fibrosis
Pulmonary fibrosis is a deadly disease where scar tissue grows in the lungs, making breathing more difficult. Approximately 2,170 Australians are diagnosed annually with…
Meat and dairy cuts may improve health without raising food costs
A new study suggests targeted reductions in red meat and dairy could deliver healthier, more sustainable, and more…
Sleeping longer may signal early Alzheimer’s-related brain changes
Regularly sleeping long hours each night is associated with higher levels of an Alzheimer’s-related protein in the blood,…
Study highlights breast screening barriers facing Black women in Britain
Black African and Black Caribbean women in the UK want clearer and more accessible information about breast cancer screening, according to a study from the…
Lactoferrin yogurt helps preserve iron stores in women with gestational diabetes
An eight-week randomized trial found that lactoferrin-fortified yogurt helped maintain ferritin levels without causing iron overload, while modestly…
New drug candidate improves Parkinson’s treatment in animal models
For many people with Parkinson’s disease, the body stops moving the way it used to. A hand may…
A genetic window on ‘All of Us’ — Harvard Gazette
Just as this country celebrated its 250th birthday, some geneticists were celebrating America, too. At the end of…
Brain’s immune cells play key role in maintaining stability of neuronal networks in Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have discovered that microglia – the main immune cells of the brain –…
Researchers Claim to Have Solved the Perplexing ‘Reverse Sprinkler’ Problem That Stumped Feynman
Scientists say they have solved in detail what may be the most famous lawn-care-related problem in all of…