Study identifies antiviral protein IFN-γ as a potential biomarker for Long COVID fatigue
SARS-CoV-2 triggers the production of the antiviral protein IFN-γ, which is associated with fatigue, muscle ache and depression.…
Grip strength links to longer life in women over 60
A large, diverse cohort study shows that muscle strength, especially grip strength, may signal survival odds in older…
Low oxygen turns red blood cells into powerful glucose sinks
Scientists have long known that people living at high altitudes, where oxygen levels are low, have lower rates…
Hypoxia rewires red blood cells to clear excess glucose
In a 2023 paper on hypoxia and glucose metabolism, our lab showed how organisms rewire their metabolism to…
Predictive power of C-reactive protein shifts based on cirrhosis or coronary disease
A new study reveals that the predictive power of key inflammatory markers, such as C-reactive protein, shifts fundamentally…
Researchers identify a genetic brake for the formation of blood vessels in muscles
In an international study, researchers at Lund University in Sweden have identified a gene variant that controls the…
Calibr-Skaggs and Kainomyx join forces to accelerate development of antimalarial drugs
The Calibr-Skaggs Institute for Innovative Medicines at Scripps Research and Kainomyx, Inc., today announced a new research collaboration…
Study explores whether a bidirectional causal link exists between MASLD and sarcopenia
Background and aims Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and sarcopenia frequently coexist, yet their causal relationship and…
Can hot baths lower high blood pressure?
A new scientific review suggests that regular hot bathing could help reduce blood pressure in certain groups. However,…
Study reveals how two key proteins contribute to abnormal bone growth after injury
After serious injuries, burns, fractures, or major surgeries, the body normally repairs damaged tissues and restores movement. However,…
Intense exercise proves more effective for panic disorder treatment
Panic attacks are sudden bouts of intense fear without an obvious cause. An estimated 10% of people experience…
Optical tissue monitoring predicts dialysis-related fluid instability
For the millions of people living with end‑stage kidney disease, hemodialysis is more than a medical procedure, it…