Cell messengers signal amyloid plaque buildup in obese individuals
Obesity has long been acknowledged as a risk factor for a wide range of diseases, but a more…
New algae gel provides realistic platform for breast cancer research
In 2020, right when Jane Baude was starting her Ph.D. research at UC Santa Barbara, she learned that…
Mapping the dynamics of complex protein
Discover how the University of Manchester was able to explore the dynamics of complex proteins thanks to Bruker’s groundbreaking…
Categorizing the risk factors for portal vein thrombosis in liver cirrhosis
Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a critical complication in liver cirrhosis (LC), significantly worsening portal hypertension and accelerating…
New genetic test can help predict how people will respond to weight-loss medications
Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a genetic test that can help predict how people will respond to weight…
Study uncovers the tradeoff between fast immune defense and long-term inflammation
Some of our biggest threats can come in the tiniest forms-viruses and bacteria. Thankfully, we are born with…
Scientists discover IC–encoder neurons that shape visual perception
An illusion is when we see and perceive an object that doesn’t match the sensory input that reaches…
Early diagnosis and modern therapies improve Crohn’s disease prognosis
Crohn’s disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), impacts millions worldwide. The disease is chronic and highly…
New care program aims to improve cancer treatment access for Indigenous patients
Researchers from the University of Oklahoma Health Campus have published an article in the New England Journal of…
Mapping the evolutionary trajectory of meningiomas at single-cell resolution
Meningiomas are the most common primary brain tumors, accounting for nearly one-third of all central nervous system (CNS)…
Persistent COVID-19 in the intestines may drive inflammation in cancer patients
New research from the University of Minnesota Medical School is providing important insights into how COVID-19 persists in…
New 3D eye model reveals causes of steroid-related glaucoma
The eye, like most organs, has an intricate plumbing system. Pressure builds when drainage is impaired, and this…