Testosterone may help limit brain tumor growth in men
In a new National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded study, scientists at Cleveland Clinic discovered that hormones associated with…
Six genes found to connect pancreatic cancer with metabolic dysfunction
New research shows that the same genes are active in pancreatic cancer, obesity and diabetes, helping to explain…
Scientists Flip Immune System “Switch,” Uncover Surprising Path To Stop Gut Inflammation
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition involving abnormal immune-driven inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly…
Active brown fat may protect heart health in obese individuals
People with obesity face a significantly increased risk of atherosclerosis, and consequently heart attack and stroke. This elevated…
Scientists Uncover New Cause of Persistent Rheumatoid Arthritis
A detailed “tissue map” of rheumatoid arthritis joints suggests that scarring pathway, not just immune inflammation, may help…
Pathogens drive inflammation by reprogramming host cell metabolic processes
An intestinal pathogen reshapes the gut environment to fuel its own colonization and cause diseases, a multi-institutional team…
Routine blood tests years before conception may predict pregnancy risks
Small abnormalities in blood sugar, blood lipids and inflammation several years before pregnancy are linked to an increased…
Antibiotic minocycline shows potential for treating panic disorder symptoms
A study supported by FAPESP shows that small doses of the antibiotic minocycline may help treat panic disorder.…
New map reveals B cell clusters linked to faster diabetic kidney disease
A detailed new map of the human kidney revealed a previously unrecognized form of diabetic kidney disease (DKD)…
Study identifies protein essential for repairing damage after inflammation
Whenever there is a wound or infection, the body produces an inflammatory response. This is the body’s first…
New imaging method maps DNA replication forks with single-cell resolution
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have developed a new imaging method, known as…
Scientists identify STING switch driving inflammation in Alzheimer’s disease
The brain has its own immune system, which detects threats and mounts a defense. A growing body of…