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Research suggests a new strategy to improve blood flow to the brain to battle Alzheimer's

New University of Virginia School of Medicine research suggests an unexpected way doctors may be able to improve blood flow to the brain to battle Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

16 Jul 2025

Study reveals critical role of the extracellular matrix in neuroblastoma progression

A groundbreaking study led by Children's Hospital Los Angeles has found a novel mechanism behind neuroblastoma progression: the shape and structure of the extracellular matrix.

16 Jul 2025

In utero exposure to vape liquids can alter skull shape during fetal development

In utero exposure to two liquid ingredients in e-cigarettes – minus the nicotine that drives addiction – can alter skull shape during fetal development, a new study in mice has found.

16 Jul 2025

Common medications impact gut microbiome and promote pathogen growth

The human intestine is home to a dense network of microorganisms, known collectively as the gut microbiome, which actively helps to shape our health.

16 Jul 2025

New study maps bacterial communication to fight MRSA infections

Imagine two people talking over a walkie-talkie set. Successful communication depends on them being tuned to the same frequency.

16 Jul 2025

Harvard researchers uncover how the brain directs blood flow in real time

All day long, our brains carry out complicated and energy-intensive tasks such as remembering, solving problems, and making decisions.

16 Jul 2025

TTUHSC researcher focuses on how brain endothelial cells handle stressors of neuroinflammation

Each year in the U.S., approximately 2.5 million people suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). About 50,000 of these injuries will result in death, and more than 80,000 will lead to permanent disability.

16 Jul 2025

New micro physiological system emulates different regions of the human lung

Respiratory infections such as COVID-19 have been responsible for numerous pandemics and have placed a substantial burden on healthcare systems.

16 Jul 2025

Targeting amino acid networks could lead to more precise medicines

Amino acids play a fundamental role in regulating how cells respond to drugs. These molecules, which form proteins, act like bricks that communicate with each other within a structure.

16 Jul 2025

FINRISK population-based study investigates factors associated with prevalence of antibiotic resistance

A population-based study led by the University of Turku, Finland, investigated factors associated with the prevalence of antibiotic resistance.

16 Jul 2025

University of Zurich develops molecules to rapidly detect dangerous bacteria

Rapidly identifying certain bacteria allows antibiotic treatments to be optimised. A team from the University of Zurich, supported by the SNSF, has developed molecules to detect and capture certain species.

16 Jul 2025

Medieval remedies show surprising parallels to modern wellness trends

It turns out the Dark Ages weren't all that dark! According to new research, medieval medicine was way more sophisticated than previously thought, and some of its remedies are trending today on TikTok.

16 Jul 2025

Staph bacterium possesses a surprising level of metabolic redundancy, study reveals

In the ongoing battle against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, MSU researchers have made a discovery that could reshape how we target deadly pathogens like staph infections.

16 Jul 2025

Routine vaccines may be the key to fighting antibiotic resistance

A study reveals that rising vaccine coverage in children is linked to reduced antibiotic prescriptions, suggesting a shift in the fight against drug resistance.

16 Jul 2025

UK Biobank completes world's largest whole-body imaging project

In a remarkable achievement that is already impacting how we detect and diagnose disease, UK Biobank has completed the world's largest whole body imaging project, scanning the brains, hearts, abdomens, blood vessels, bones and joints of 100,000 volunteers.

16 Jul 2025

Loneliness amplifies cognitive decline in individuals with hearing loss

Isolation, communication difficulties, reduced alertness — hearing impairment or loss is a real challenge in daily life. Over time, it can also become a risk factor for cognitive decline. A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) analyzed data from 33,000 older adults across Europe to examine the combined impact of hearing loss and loneliness on memory.

16 Jul 2025

Optogenetic platform enables precise discovery of anti-aging therapeutics

A landmark study published in Cell has unveiled a first-of-a-kind optogenetic screening platform, developed by scientists at Integrated Biosciences, a biotechnology company integrating optogenetics, chemistry and AI to discover small molecule therapeutics for age-related diseases.

16 Jul 2025

Shared brain circuit drives opposite mating behaviors in male and female mice

In animals with social structures, the drive to reproduce is a complex process; governed by the brain, it's influenced by both internal cues such as hormones and external factors such as interactions with potential mates.

16 Jul 2025

MSU researchers uncover how superfungus Candida auris evades antifungal drugs

A groundbreaking study from Michigan State University (MSU), recently published in Nature Communications, has revealed how the multidrug-resistant superfungus Candida auris uniquely reconstructs its cell wall to survive antifungal treatments.

15 Jul 2025

Long-term musical training may enhance cognitive reserve in older adults

Long-term musical training may mitigate the age-related decline in speech perception by enhancing cognitive reserve, according to a study published July 15th in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Claude Alain from the Baycrest Academy for Research and Education, Canada, and Yi Du from the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

15 Jul 2025

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Research suggests a new strategy to improve blood flow to the brain to battle Alzheimer's

Study reveals critical role of the extracellular matrix in neuroblastoma progression

In utero exposure to vape liquids can alter skull shape during fetal development

Common medications impact gut microbiome and promote pathogen growth

New study maps bacterial communication to fight MRSA infections

Harvard researchers uncover how the brain directs blood flow in real time

TTUHSC researcher focuses on how brain endothelial cells handle stressors of neuroinflammation

New micro physiological system emulates different regions of the human lung

Targeting amino acid networks could lead to more precise medicines

FINRISK population-based study investigates factors associated with prevalence of antibiotic resistance

University of Zurich develops molecules to rapidly detect dangerous bacteria

Medieval remedies show surprising parallels to modern wellness trends

Staph bacterium possesses a surprising level of metabolic redundancy, study reveals

Routine vaccines may be the key to fighting antibiotic resistance

UK Biobank completes world's largest whole-body imaging project

Loneliness amplifies cognitive decline in individuals with hearing loss

Optogenetic platform enables precise discovery of anti-aging therapeutics

Shared brain circuit drives opposite mating behaviors in male and female mice

MSU researchers uncover how superfungus Candida auris evades antifungal drugs

Long-term musical training may enhance cognitive reserve in older adults

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