Global changes in land use are disrupting the balance of wild animal communities in our environment, and species that carry…
The yin and yang of inflammation controlled by a single molecule
Researchers have now identified a protein called histone deacetylase 3 (HDAC3) as the orchestrator of the immune system’s inflammation response…
Gut microbes shape our antibodies before we are infected by pathogens
Because the microbiota is so complex, containing hundreds of different bacterial species, it is not known how the presence of…
COVID-19 should be treated as an acute inflammatory disease, scientist suggests
A team of scientists conducted a comprehensive analysis of worldwide COVID-19 data to identify key strategies moving forward to develop…
Body weight has surprising, alarming impact on brain function
As a person’s weight goes up, all regions of the brain go down in activity and blood flow, according to…
New light on how ovarian cancer grows and evolves
Medical researchers provide new insights into how ovarian cancer grows and evolves within a person.
Three-quarters of migrants traveling to US through Mexico experience food insecurity
A survey of Central American migrants traveling through Mexico on their way to the United States found that 74 percent…
Discovery shows promise for treating Huntington’s Disease
Scientists have identified a new enzyme called ‘TBK1’ that plays a central role in regulating the degradation and clearance of…
To bond with nature, kids need solitary activities outdoors
A new study found solitary activities like fishing, hunting or exploring outside are key to building strong bonds between children…
New findings on enzymes with important role in SARS-CoV-2 infection
Researchers have described the presence, throughout the human body, of the enzyme ACE2. This is thought to be the key…