Vitamin A derivative prevents immune cell exhaustion in brain tumors
Immune cells can become exhausted after prolonged exposure to cancer, gradually losing their ability to attack tumor cells.…
Researchers Create Detailed Map of Smell Receptors in Mouse Nose
By mapping millions of smell-sensing neurons in mice, scientists discovered precise striped patterns inside the nose, overturning decades-old…
Harvard researchers discover how the human nose decodes smells
For decades, smell stood apart from the other senses. Scientists could point to orderly maps in the eye,…
Vitamin A and thyroid hormones in the retina shape fetal vision
Humans develop sharp vision during early fetal development thanks to an interplay between a vitamin A derivative and thyroid…
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…