Researchers have found that ‘natural killer’ white blood cells could guard against the cascade of cellular changes that lead to…
Alzheimer risk genes converge on microglia
Our DNA determines a large part of our risk for Alzheimer’s disease, but it remained unclear how many genetic risk…
Music as medicine? 30 minutes a day shows benefits after heart attack
Listening to music can be enjoyable, but is it also good for your heart? Patients who suffered episodes of chest…
Getting too little — or too much — sleep may be bad for the heart
Compared with people who slept for longer or shorter periods of time, those who reported sleeping seven or eight hours…
To reap heart benefits of a plant-based diet, avoid junk food
A new study suggests that people following a plant-based diet who frequently consumed less-healthful foods like sweets, refined grains and…
Loss of protein disturbs intestinal homeostasis and can drive cancer
An international team of researchers has identified a novel function for the cell death regulating protein MCL1: It is essential…
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Control mechanism of force-induced cell-to-cell adhesion
Scientists have demonstrated that physical forces, enhance cell-to-cell attachment and increase the stiffness of embryonic tissues as a result of…
There Aren’t Enough Ventilators to Cope With the Coronavirus
The United States and other countries face a critical shortage of the lifesaving machines — and no easy way to…
Celebrities, Athletes and Politicians Who Have Tested Positive for Coronavirus
From Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson to the N.B.A.’s Rudy Gobert and Kevin Durant, public figures have shared their conditions…