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Peroxisomes identified as alternative heat producers in brown fat

July 14, 2026

Background and objectives Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) variability, especially heteroplasmy, is believed to affect cellular immunobiogenesis, particularly in monocytes…

HHealth

Chlorinated compounds from slime mold show strong antibacterial activity

April 30, 2026

A study supported by FAPESP shows that small doses of the antibiotic minocycline may help treat panic disorder.…

HHealth

Study uncovers three-way relationships between gut fungi, genetics and disease risk

February 20, 2026

The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) can cause certain types of cancer or autoimmune diseases, but how the body controls…

SScience

Study: Multi-ancestry investigation of the genomics of erectile dysfunction. Image Credit: anastasy.a / Shutterstock

November 26, 2025

New genomic evidence unmasks the biological pathways driving erectile dysfunction, linking cardiometabolic disease and addiction traits to ED…

HHealth

Sensory effects of flavanols trigger physiological responses in the brain

October 31, 2025

Astringency is a dry, puckering, rough, or sandpapery sensation in the mouth caused by plant-derived polyphenols. Polyphenols, including…

HHealth

Study: MRI-based multi-organ clocks for healthy aging and disease assessment. Image Credit: VesnaArt / Shutterstock

October 20, 2025

By decoding age gaps across the brain, heart, liver, and more, scientists show that no two organs grow…

GGenetics

October 2, 2025

New research across seven global biobanks shows that the DNA driving disease onset does not determine survival; instead,…

GGenetics

Study: Genetically modeled GLP1R and GIPR agonism reduce binge drinking and alcohol-associated phenotypes: a multi-ancestry drug-target Mendelian randomization study. Image Credit: Voyagerix / Shutterstock

September 15, 2025

New genetic evidence suggests that targeting GIPR and GLP1R could reduce harmful drinking patterns while improving liver and…

HHealth

New feedback mechanism in the brain could open avenues for treating people with sleep disorders

September 9, 2025

As every bodybuilder knows, a deep, restful sleep boosts levels of growth hormone to build strong muscle and…

Mitochondrial DNA mutations link to cardiometabolic parameters in metabolic syndrome

Antibiotic minocycline shows potential for treating panic disorder symptoms

Genome sequencing data reveals new insights into Epstein-Barr virus immunity

Genetic signals reveal why erectile dysfunction develops and who is most at risk

Sensory effects of flavanols trigger physiological responses in the brain

MRI age clocks reveal how each organ ages differently and predict who develops disease or lives longer

Genetic risk scores fail to predict survival after diagnosis

Genetic study shows dual GIPR/GLP1R action curbs binge alcohol use

New feedback mechanism in the brain could open avenues for treating people with sleep disorders