Breakthroughs in theranostic nanomaterials for traumatic brain injury management
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains one of the most pressing public health challenges, leaving millions with lasting disabilities…
Study explores lasting effects of maternal diet on food choices
A University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson researcher will explore how maternal diet influences offspring food…
New method enhances precision in bionic limb movement interpretation
Despite enormous progress in the past two decades, the intentional control of bionic prostheses remains a challenge and…
Sensory effects of flavanols trigger physiological responses in the brain
Astringency is a dry, puckering, rough, or sandpapery sensation in the mouth caused by plant-derived polyphenols. Polyphenols, including…
Two analgesic drugs may one day be repurposed as anti-tumor therapies
Peripheral afferent neurons – nerves that send signals from all areas of the body to the central nervous…
Heart ‘blueprint’ offers insights into fetal development and congenital defects
New research in Sweden has produced a “blueprint” revealing how the human heart is built during prenatal development.…
New insight into TRPM3 heat sensor reveals how the body detects temperature
The ability to sense heat protects the body from burns and injury. But how the body actually feels…
New insights into MDMA therapy for PTSD and beyond
A comprehensive peer-reviewed invited review published today in Psychedelics by Dr. Kenji Hashimoto and colleagues (Dr. Mingming Zhao…
Errors in EPG5 gene implicated in rare infant condition and adult neurodegenerative diseases
Errors in a gene known to cause a serious neurodevelopmental condition in infants are also linked to the…
Innovative approaches target PAR2 receptor to alleviate gut pain
Abdominal pain is a hallmark of many digestive disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome. In…
DNA nanosprings enable precise detection of KIF1A mutations in nerve cells
Cells all require the transport of materials to maintain their function. In nerve cells, a tiny motor made…
Study shows c-Kit–expressing sweet cells are central to taste bud regeneration after nerve injury
Taste is one of our most vital senses, shaping appetite, nutrition, and quality of life. Yet taste buds…