Early studies hint that ketones may affect pathways linked to PTSD
From altered brain energy metabolism to inflammation and neurotransmitter signaling, researchers examine why raising ketone levels has drawn…
Study identifies role for peroxisomes in protecting insulin and maintaining beta cell health
Researchers at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center have identified a previously underappreciated role for tiny structures inside cells…
Polydatin reduces ulcerative colitis by regulating intestinal immune cells
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease in which recurrent intestinal inflammation can be difficult to…
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…
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…
Review finds blueberry and grape polyphenols may improve vascular health
From endothelial function to blood pressure, the review maps where blueberry and grape bioactives show promise and where…
Targeting CMPK2-intervened redox metabolism to mitigate hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury
HIRI is a major clinical challenge that occurs when blood supply to the liver is temporarily interrupted and…
Cell death crosstalk network drives acute respiratory distress syndrome
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) remains one of the deadliest complications of severe infections, sepsis, trauma, and viral…
Blood metabolism maps how lifestyle tracks function in cognitive aging
A new pathway-level analysis links diet and physical activity to blood metabolic patterns associated with mobility, cognition, independence,…
Smart nanoplatform uses wound acidity to trigger accelerated healing
Infected wounds pose a significant medical challenge, often leading to delayed healing and complications due to bacterial biofilms…
Study identifies fPRDM16 as target for age-related pulmonary fibrosis
A study published recently in Current Molecular Pharmacology has uncovered a key mechanism linking aging to persistent pulmonary fibrosis, identifying…
Gene linked to lower BMI points researchers toward a new obesity target
Scientists are tracing how a lipid-signaling receptor linked to blood pressure, insulin resistance, and weight gain could open…