Probiotics for mental health? A new review finds promising signals and major gaps
Researchers map the probiotic strains and gut-brain pathways being investigated across anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, revealing…
Why keto appears to lower blood pressure for some people but not others
From weight loss and insulin sensitivity to fluid balance and inflammation, the review maps several ways ketogenic diets…
A Mediterranean ingredient gave gluten-free pasta an unexpected upgrade
Adding carob strengthened gluten-free pasta, boosted fiber and antioxidant activity, and reduced starch digestibility, with a 20% formulation…
Localized biochemical halo of IL-10 suppresses immune rejection of pancreatic beta cells
A protein known as interleukin 10 (IL-10) is the lynchpin of a new method to protect transplanted cells…
Five epigenetic clocks reveal shared and distinct signals of aging
A large multi-omics study maps why epigenetic clocks capture different aspects of aging and shows how gene-expression scores…
Memory B cells reveal how nasal vaccines could stop respiratory infections earlier
New insights into lung-resident memory B cells show why the next generation of vaccines may need to protect…
Smoking reprograms immune cells to accelerate cardiovascular disease
Scientists at the University of Oklahoma have identified a previously unrecognized immune system pathway that helps explain how…
Tomato-Soy Drink May Help Fight Chronic Inflammation in Adults with Obesity
In a small clinical trial, researchers at the Ohio State University found that a tomato juice rich in…
Can eating almonds reduce inflammation in obesity?
A six-week randomized trial shows that adding almonds to the daily diet of adults with obesity can improve…
Chronic inflammation shapes cancer progression and immunotherapy response
Chronic inflammation is both a driver and suppressor of cancer depending on context. Key players-NF-κB, IL-6, STAT3, TAMs,…
Understanding how the immune system protects against fungal pathogenicity
The yeast Candida albicans colonizes mucosal surfaces and is usually harmless. However, under certain conditions it can cause…
Exploring melatonin therapeutic potential in systemic lupus erythematosus
A recent review published in Current Molecular Pharmacology explores the therapeutic potential of melatonin in systemic lupus erythematosus…