First multiple sclerosis patient in the UK receives CAR T cell therapy in groundbreaking trial
A multiple sclerosis (MS) patient in the UK was the first to receive CAR T cell therapy, invented…
2 brain scans are better than 1 in predicting teen anxiety, study finds
Potential for early detection: The findings could help scientists identify at-risk youth sooner, paving the way for earlier,…
Impaired movement of cerebrospinal fluid predicts dementia risk later in life
Problems with the brain’s waste clearance system could underlie many cases of dementia and help explain why poor…
New computer model lets researchers simulate how brain circuits make decisions
Every day, your brain makes thousands of decisions under uncertainty. Most of the time, you guess right. When…
Study shows mRNA-based COVID vaccines enhance effectiveness of immune checkpoint therapy
Patients with cancer who received mRNA-based COVID vaccines within 100 days of starting immune checkpoint therapy were twice…
New insights into how the blood-brain barrier safeguards the brain
By decoding the blood-brain barrier’s intricate structure and function, researchers are paving the way for new therapies that…
Genetic inflammatory signature defines depression subtypes and treatment response
Researchers led by Prof. Alessandro Serretti at Kore University of Enna have identified a genetic inflammatory signature that…
Exercise can mitigate depression-like behaviors induced by high-fat, high-sugar diets
Researchers led by Professor Yvonne Nolan at University College Cork have identified specific metabolic pathways through which exercise…
Leveraging the microbiome to promote healthy living and aging
From probiotic pills to skincare products to dedicated meal plans, the microbiome is all the rage in the…
Women with isolated REM sleep behavior disorder show lesser brain atrophy than men
A large international study involving nearly 700 participants reveals that women with a precursor condition to Parkinson’s disease…
Study clarifies the complex interaction between gut bacteria and common gastrointestinal disorder
Research from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, clarifies the complex interaction between gut bacteria and IBS. Experiments demonstrate…
Study reveals protein plaques in neurodegeneration function as enzymes, breaking down ATP
A new study led by Rice University’s Pernilla Wittung-Stafshede has revealed that protein clumps, or plaques that clog…