Protein linked to airway obstruction in asthma provides a potential treatment target
Researchers at National Jewish Health and colleagues have identified a mechanism involved in the formation of mucus plugs in ...
Light-based therapy reduces pain associated with peripheral diabetic neuropathy, study concludes
A study conducted at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) in Brazil has concluded that the use of monochromatic ...
Minimally invasive neural interface allows brain access without skull opening
A team of researchers led by Rice University's Jacob Robinson and the University of Texas Medical Branch's Peter Kan has ...
Genetic platform identifies 'Achilles heel' of drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis
A University of Otago-led study has found a highly vulnerable weakness in drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis, offering ...
Scientists create an scRNA-seq atlas of the multiple myeloma immune microenvironment across disease stages
Multiple myeloma (MM) is an incurable blood cancer, leading to weakened immunity, bone damage, and other serious health ...
Huntington's disease gene may also enhance early brain development and intelligence
The genetic mutation that causes Huntington's disease (HD)—a devastating brain disease that disrupts mobility and diminishes ...
Key influenza-severity risk factor found hiding in plain sight on our antibodies
Viruses are the fastest-evolving biological entity on Earth. This fact explains why we need flu shots every year: Seasonal ...
Human stem cell-derived heart cells found safe in monkeys, could treat congenital heart disease
Heart muscle cells grown from stem cells show promise in monkeys with a heart problem that typically results from a heart ...
Shortsightedness is on the rise in children. There's more we can do than limit screen time
Myopia in children is on the rise. The condition—also known as shortsightedness—already affects up to 35% of children across ...
Brain-training games remain unproven, but research shows what activities do benefit cognitive functioning
Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults over 65—more than 4%—have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain ...
Weight loss plans are less effective for many Black women, because they often don't meet their unique needs
The popularity of weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro continue to reflect Americans' desire to slim down. While ...
Early detection, intensive treatment critical for high-risk patients with Kawasaki disease
Advances in cardiac imaging techniques and risk categorization have led to improvements in diagnosis, initial treatment and ...