The relay station of the brain, the substantia nigra, consists of different types of nerve cells and is responsible for…
How proteins help influenza A bind and slice its way to cells
Researchers have provided new insight on how two proteins help influenza A virus particles fight their way to human cells.
New factor influencing spread of Legionella
When people fall ill from bacterial infection, the first priority is to treat the disease. An international team has tackled…
Injections of a novel protein reduced artery blockage by enhancing lymphatic vascular function in mice
Mice that received injections of a protein called VEGF-C experienced about a 30% reduction in artery blockage compared to untreated…
Preschoolers who watch TV sleep less
Preschoolers who watch TV sleep significantly less than those who don’t, according to new research.
Plaque in arteries may not all be the same; targeting specific immune cells in plaque may reduce heart attack and stroke risk
A specific type of immune cell is more commonly found in arterial plaque from patients suffering from a recent stroke…
Humanwide program uses data-driven, integrated team approach to predict, prevent disease
A pilot program combining cutting-edge tools of biomedicine with a collaborative, team-based method, offers a new approach to personalized health…
Early in vitro testing for adverse effects on embryos
Researchers have combined embryonic cells and liver cells in a new cell culture test. This combination lets them detect adverse…
New method enables ‘photographing’ of enzymes
Scientists have developed a method with which an enzyme at work can be ‘photographed’. Their method makes it possible to…
Brain changes linked with Alzheimer’s years before symptoms appear
In a records review of 290 people at risk for Alzheimer’s disease, scientists say they have identified an average level…