The conductivity of living organs, such as the heart, could be imaged non-invasively using quantum technology, which has the potential…
A new mechanism triggering cell death and inflammation: A left turn that kills
Researchers describe their discovery of a new mechanism that could contribute to the pathogenesis of inflammatory diseases. The scientists found…
Solving a medical mystery and changing CDC screenings for COVID-19
UC Davis Health physicians and medical staff detail the diagnosis and treatment for first known case of community transmission of…
Cells must age for muscles to regenerate in muscle-degenerating diseases
Exercise can only improve strength in muscle-degenerating diseases when a specific type of muscle cell ages, report researchers.
Discovery of new biomarker in blood could lead to early test for Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers discovered that high blood levels of RNA produced by the PHGDH gene could serve as a biomarker for early…
China’s control measures may have prevented 700,000 COVID-19 cases
China’s control measures during the first 50 days of the COVID-19 epidemic may have delayed the spread of the virus…
Visual feedback enhances activation of muscle movement in response to bodily sensation
Visual feedback is just as important as a sense of body position when it comes to the involuntary reflexes that…
Experiences of undesired effects of hormonal contraception
A study of women who experienced mental ill-health from a hormonal contraception indicates they value their mental well-being higher than…
Amyloid formation drives brain tissue loss in animal studies
Amyloid plaque formation directly causes brain tissue loss in animals, but a drug called lithium reduces the life shortening effects…
Fracking chemical may interfere with male sex hormone receptor
A chemical used in hydraulic fracturing, commonly called fracking, has the potential to interfere with reproductive hormones in men, according…