Lysosomal acidity fine-tunes reactive species production in macrophages
Macrophages rely on lysosomes to balance microbial killing with self-protection, generating reactive oxygen and nitrogen species during phagocytosis.…
UNM researcher develops new model for characterizing different forms of vascular dementia
Vascular dementia – cognitive impairment caused by disease in the brain’s small blood vessels – is a widespread…
Study reveals how a little-understood protein contributes to blood vessel leakage
A new study from the University of Oklahoma reveals how a little-understood protein, CD82, contributes to blood vessel…
Low dose of aspirin cuts recurrence risk in colorectal cancer with genetic mutation
A Swedish-led research team at Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital has shown in a new randomized clinical…
Contact sports tied to hidden brain damage independent of CTE
This fall, tens of millions of people will be at risk for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative…
Cocoa extract supplements linked to reduced inflammation in older adults
Could cocoa extract supplements rich in cocoa flavanols reduce inflammation and, in turn, prevent age-related chronic diseases? In…
Mediterranean diet linked to better gum health
People living in the UK and following a diet close to the Mediterranean diet are more likely to…
How processed red meat might drive neurodegenerative diseases
Scientists warn that while processed red meat may fuel harmful brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS,…
Scientists Unveil Potential First-of-Its-Kind Treatment for Deadly Fatty Liver Disease
Scientists at UC San Diego have tested a new drug that directly targets fat production in the liver,…
Waning Japanese encephalitis immunity linked to more severe dengue illness
Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School, in collaboration with researchers in Nepal, have found that waning immunity to Japanese…
Early diagnosis and modern therapies improve Crohn’s disease prognosis
Crohn’s disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), impacts millions worldwide. The disease is chronic and highly…
Heart Attacks May Be Infectious and Vaccines Could Prevent Them
Heart attacks may be infectious, driven by hidden microbes in the arteries. Credit: Shutterstock Scientists have uncovered evidence…