Scientists capture atomic images to improve RNA interference drug design
RNA interference is a natural mechanism for living cells to control whether specific genes are being used or…
Neuroscience research questions traditional markers for cerebellar movement disorders
A new finding by a Virginia Tech neuroscientist at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC is challenging the way…
Scientists Discover Gut Signal That Turns Off Sugar Cravings
Your gut may be far smarter than scientists realized. Researchers have discovered a hidden gut-brain communication system that…
Passive heart-rate monitoring during smartphone use in everyday life
Kannel, W. B., Kannel, C., Paffenbarger, R. S. Jr & Cupples, L. A. Heart rate and cardiovascular mortality:…
Mount Sinai study links long COVID symptoms to autoimmunity
A Mount Sinai-led research team has demonstrated that autoimmunity, where the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues,…
Women who sleep less may face more irregular menstrual cycles
Tracking 42,759 menstrual cycles with wearable devices, researchers uncovered how sleep patterns, age, and physiology intertwine, revealing that…
Wearable devices may help detect menstrual health changes earlier
From heart rate and skin temperature to cycle variability and menopause symptoms, wearable devices are giving researchers an…
What medicine-exposed rats reveal about the next urban zoonotic threat
A new study reveals that urban rats are absorbing human medicines from polluted environments, and these hidden pharmaceutical…
Scientists discover how vitamin K pathway regulates bone remodeling
Bone is continuously renewed through a process known as bone remodeling, in which osteoblasts (bone-forming cells) build new…
Exercise Changes the Heart in a Way Researchers Never Expected
Exercise may do far more than strengthen the heart and muscles. New research suggests regular aerobic activity can…
Cyclana Bio granted Health Research Authority approval and recruits first patients for clinical observational study in endometriosis
Cyclana Bio, a biotechnology company pioneering tissue-level approaches to women’s health, today announced it has received Health Research…
Fur Seals’ Hearts Suddenly Spike Hours After Returning to Land
An Australian fur seal, Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus. Credit: Hanna Geeson Fur seals may look relaxed on shore, but…