Life at the bottom of the social ladder may have long-term health effects that even upward mobility can’t undo, according…
Protein misfolding as a risk marker for Alzheimer’s disease
In symptom-free individuals, the detection of misfolded amyloid-beta protein in the blood indicated a considerably higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease…
Glowing particles in the blood may help diagnose and monitor brain cancer
A chemical that has improved surgeries for brain cancer by making tumor cells fluorescent may also help doctors safely diagnose…
From ribbon to scroll: Gaining shape control by electrostatics
New insights into how the molecular organization of charged molecules can be regulated to transform large-scale structures from ribbons to…
Targeting deeply held values crucial for inspiring pro-environmental behavior
Given the alarming pace of climate change, it is increasingly important to understand what factors motivate people to take action…
Medical News Today: What to know about milia under the eyes
Milia are small bumps of trapped keratin. They are common on the face, especially under the eyes and on the…
Acceptance and commitment therapy may ease fear of recurrence in cancer survivors
Researchers report that Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) shows significant promise for treating fear of cancer recurrence in women who…
Drug-light combo could offer control over CAR T-cell therapy
Bioengineers are a step closer to making CAR T-cell therapy safer, more precise and easy to control. They developed a…
More aggressive blood pressure control benefits brains of older adults
A new study followed 199 hypertension patients 75 years of age and older for 3 years.
Inactive receptor renders cancer immunotherapies ineffective
The aim of immunotherapies is to enable the immune system once again to fight cancer on its own. Drugs known…