Category: Diseases & Treatments
Researchers at EPFL and Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), led by professors Grégoire Courtine and Jocelyne Bloch, have achieved a major milestone in the treatment of spinal cord injuries (SCI). By applying deep brain stimulation (DBS) to …
Increasing the levels of chemicals naturally produced in the body called endocannabinoids may thwart the highly addictive nature of opioids such as morphine and oxycodone while maintaining the drugs’ …
Study highlights significant associations with autoimmune hypothyroidism, vitiligo, and other conditions, while family members show no increased risk Study: Autoimmune Disease is Increased in Women with Primary Ovarian Insufficiency. …
Study highlights the potential of minority variation and alternative sequencing methods to enhance epidemiological understanding of TB transmission Study: Signatures of transmission in within-host Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex variation: a …
It’s a big year for microRNAs. The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine went to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun, who discovered the first microRNA in 1993. Today, …
Study uncovers a polyphenol’s mechanism in enhancing mitochondrial calcium uptake and muscle bioenergetics during aging. Study: Mitochondrial calcium uptake declines during aging and is directly activated by oleuropein to …
Biology textbooks may need a revision, say Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists, who present new evidence that an armlike structure of mammalian brain cells may be a different shape than …
Durable and attractive, engineered stone countertops are a popular feature in modern American kitchens, but the workers who build them are risking their health. A growing number of these …
Revolutionizing GERD diagnosis: how capsule sponge testing prioritizes high-risk patients while easing the strain on endoscopy services. Study: Clinical application of capsule sponge testing in symptomatic reflux disease: a national …
Study reveals how sex-specific risks of obesity and heart health shape brain aging, offering new insights into preventing Alzheimer’s disease. Study: Cardiovascular risk and obesity impact loss of grey …
