The enzyme caspase-8 regulates different modes of cell death, according to new research.
Autism and ADHD share genes
Researchers have found that autism and ADHD share changes in the same genes. The new knowledge relates directly to the…
What keeps cells in shape? New research points to two types of motion
The health of cells is maintained, in part, by two types of movement of their nucleoli. This dual motion within…
Changes in pupils after asymptomatic high-acceleration head impacts indicate changes in brain function
Researchers used quantitative pupillometry to detect pupillary changes in high-school athletes after they sustained a high-acceleration head impact. These pupillary…
Medical News Today: Study links some antibiotics to a raised risk of Parkinson’s disease
New research suggests that certain antibiotics in common use may increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease, likely because of their…
Medical News Today: Peas and beans: Can they improve heart health?
A new analysis concludes that eating more legumes may reduce heart disease risk. However, according to the authors, the evidence…
Tendon stem cells could revolutionize injury recovery
The buildup of scar tissue makes recovery from torn rotator cuffs, jumper’s knee, and other tendon injuries a painful, challenging…
Scientists suggest new solution to the rare-disease problem
An international team of data scientists and rare disease specialists write that they’ve come up with a way to characterize…
Cutting neurodegeneration associated with dementia, in animal models
Korean research team made up of Dr. Hyung-Jun Kim and Shinrye Lee of KBRI, and professor Kiyoung Kim of Soonchunhyang…
Anchored by a dense neighborhood: What stops cells from going astray
Researchers have shown that cells can attach to the fibrous protein meshwork that surrounds them only if the fibers are…