As research involving the transplantation of human ‘mini-brains’ — known as brain organoids — into animals to study disease continues…
Stem cell studies offer hope for childhood neurological condition
Two new studies report progress in using stem cells to develop new therapies for Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease (PMD), a rare genetic…
Ibrutinib linked to high blood pressure and other heart problems, study suggests
Over half of people prescribed the targeted blood cancer-fighting drug ibrutinib developed new or worsened high blood pressure within six…
New neurodevelopmental syndrome and NKAP gene
Researchers have identified a gene mutation that causes developmental delay, intellectual disability, behavioral abnormalities and musculoskeletal problems in children. The…
Why the language-ready brain is so complex
Scientists argue for a new model of language, involving the interaction of multiple brain networks. This model is much more…
How the influenza virus achieves efficient viral RNA replication
Researchers offer new insights on how subunits of the influenza virus polymerase co-evolve to ensure efficient viral RNA replication.
Medical News Today: What are the health benefits of triphala?
Triphala, an Ayurvedic herbal preparation, may improve oral and digestive health and support skin healing, among other possible benefits. Here,…
How to make carbon pricing palatable to air travelers
Travellers are willing to pay a little more for flights if they know the extra money will be used to…
Protein associated with many diseases fully visualized for first time
For the first time, researchers have learned at the molecular level how the P2X7 protein receptor – which is associated…
Incidence of pediatric, adolescent and young adult head and neck melanoma is up 51 percent
Head and neck melanoma among pediatric, adolescent and young adult populations in the United States and Canada increased by 51.1%…