Researchers Uncover “Eat-Me” Signal That Triggers Alzheimer’s First Symptom
New research suggests that the loss of smell in early Alzheimer’s may stem from the brain’s immune cells…
Researchers identify genetic toolkit to reprogram cells into immune sentinels
An international team led by researchers at Lund University in Sweden has identified the molecular tools needed to…
Immune Attack on Smell Pathways May Signal Early Alzheimer’s
Summary: A fading sense of smell may be one of the earliest warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease, and…
Gene therapy can be less effective in women – and my research in mice brings us one step closer to understanding why
Gene therapies hold immense promise for treating sight loss. These therapies use a modified, harmless virus to deliver…
Refined Sugar Alert: “Terrifying Genetic Mutation In Just 3 Days” Found In Key Gut Bacteria After Regular Consumption Of Popular Sugary Beverages
IN A NUTSHELL 🧬 Recent studies show that excessive sugary drink consumption can alter the genetic behavior of…
Decoding macrophage immune responses with gene editing and machine learning
Fighting off pathogens is a tour de force that must happen with speed and precision. A team of…
Healing with herbs, connecting with people
SOME 15 years ago, news of a family member being diagnosed with cancer broke the spirit of loved…
TB bacteria can play dead to outlast the immune response, study reveals
A vaccine protects more than 100 million infants each year from severe tuberculosis (TB), including the fatal brain…
Fatal genetic disorder treated by replacing the brain’s immune cells
Microglia are specialised immune cells in the brain Science Photo Library/Alamy Replacing the brain’s immune cells pauses the…