Walking into a doctor’s office or hospital can be intimidating. But when you go armed with the right tools and…
Medical News Today: How to get rid of keto breath
A ketogenic diet involves eating large amounts of healthful fats and proteins. A common side effect of this diet is…
Interplay between mitochondria and nucleus may have implications for new treatment
Mitochondria, the ‘batteries’ that produce our energy, interact with the cell’s nucleus in subtle ways previously unseen in humans, according…
Scientists (dis)solve a century-long mystery to treat asthma and airway inflammation
Research groups have solved a century-long puzzle about the presence of protein crystals in asthma. Normally, proteins do not crystallize…
Women are less likely than men to be diagnosed with minor stroke
A new study find women experiencing a minor stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) are less likely to be diagnosed…
Dissolving protein traffic jam at the entrance of mitochondria
Researchers have discovered a novel mechanism that ensures obstacle-free protein traffic into the powerhouse of the cell.
How to enhance or suppress memories
New research shows memories are pliable if you know which regions of the brain’s hippocampus to stimulate — a finding…
Function of liver cancer genes in mini-organs
Researchers have developed a human model in which they use organoids, or mini organs, to study the function of specific…
Targeting key gene could help lead to Down syndrome treatment
Targeting a key gene before birth could someday help lead to a treatment for Down syndrome by reversing abnormal embryonic…