Pediatric rheumatic diseases have unique genetic architecture compared to adults
Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have found that pediatric-onset rheumatic and inflammatory diseases have distinct genetic…
Hyperfunction theory offers fresh insights into mechanisms driving human aging
A new research perspective was published in Volume 18 of Aging on July 24, 2026, titled “A brief history of the…
Blocking ZFP36L2 protein may disrupt colorectal cancer metastatic growth
Digestion is hard on the cells that line the human gut, and they are constantly being shed and…
Sensitive parenting buffers against child ADHD risks from pregnancy
Research from Oregon Health & Science University’s Center for Mental Health Innovation provides new evidence that the way caregivers interact…
Traditional Japanese medicine for obesity may help reduce age-related tissue fibrosis
A traditional Japanese medicine used for obesity may do more than support weight loss. Researchers at the University…
Review outlines effective approaches to reduce recurrent hepatic encephalopathy
Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a neurologic complication of advanced liver disease, causing impaired functioning, reduced quality of life…
New mechanism linked to septic heart injury protection uncovered
Sepsis triggers widespread inflammation, circulatory failure and metabolic stress, and cardiac dysfunction is a common complication associated with…
Consuming less protein could have greater health benefits and extend lifespan
Protein-fortified foods are popping up everywhere, from cereal and coffee to even protein water. But a new review…
Microbial metabolites could help improve functional cure rates for hepatitis B
Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) remains a major global challenge. Current therapies suppress HBV but rarely achieve functional cure…
Biotherapeutic metabolite repairs gut damage caused by HIV infection
Researchers at the UC Davis School of Medicine have identified a naturally occurring metabolite that repairs gut damage caused by…
Cigarette smoke extract primes airway cells for greater nanoplastic damage
A laboratory model reveals how smoke-damaged epithelial barriers may leave airway cells more vulnerable to a second environmental…
Blocking autophagy in blood vessels reduces skin inflammation in mice
Researchers at VIB and KU Leuven, together with international collaborators, have discovered that blocking autophagy – the body’s…