Metabolites preserved in fossil bones reveal ancient diets, diseases, and habitats
Metabolism quietly governs every living body. It shapes how organisms grow, reproduce, heal, and age. Because metabolism links…
Bazinga! UC physicist cracks ‘Big Bang Theory’ problem
And that’s where the show’s fictional physicists failed, Zupan said. “The Big Bang Theory” ran from 2007 to…
Blocking platelet-activating factor reduces liver damage in cirrhosis
Researchers from Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) in Spain have identified an effective strategy to reduce structural…
New tear gland organoids shed light on the biology of dry eye disease
An estimated 5-15% of people have problems with dry eyes, with symptoms including eye redness, stinging, or burning sensation, and eye fatigue. Dry…
Ants show new promise as a source of powerful antibiotics
Has a crucial component to the development of human medicine been hiding under our feet? Auburn University Assistant…
How diabetes medications may influence cancer risk and progression
Diabetes, particularly Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM), has been linked to an increased risk of various cancers, including liver,…
Phages use small RNA to hijack bacterial cells and boost replication
As antibiotic-resistant infections rise and are projected to cause up to 10 million deaths per year by 2050,…
Orthorexia nervosa links strongly to perfectionism and OCD traits, review shows
An umbrella review reveals how commonly orthorexia nervosa symptoms are reported across studies and why inconsistent diagnostic tools…
AI-assisted evaluations can speed autism diagnosis
Access to autism evaluations through specialty health care is notorious for long wait times across the United States. In Missouri, many…
Researchers point to mitochondria as a missing link between mental health and brain function
A stressful year leads to anxiety. Lasting isolation gives way to depression. An old trauma nags until it becomes paralyzing. Psychological and social experiences shape the brain, potentially leading to mental…
Study finds a new protein target against KRAS-driven non-small cell lung cancer
Lung cancer is the second-most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer death in the United States.…
Are you doing enough to keep your brain healthy? — Harvard Gazette
Stroke, dementia, and late-life depression are more preventable than you might think — and they all share a…