We are exposed to the facial expressions of the people. But do we interpret them correctly? And do we trust…
Simple method rescues stressed liver cells
Isolated human hepatocytes are essential tools in preclinical and clinical liver research, but cell quality is highly variable. Now, researchers…
The brain’s support cells show defective development in Huntington’s disease
The neurological disorder Huntington’s disease causes behavioral and motor changes, which among other things are a result of dysfunctional maturation…
Getting the most out of spinach: Maximizing the antioxidant lutein
Eat your spinach in the form of a smoothie or juice — this is the best way to obtain the…
Air pollution in Mexico City is associated with the development of Alzheimer disease
A new study heightens concerns over the evolving and relentless Alzheimer’s pathology observed in young Metropolitan Mexico City (MMC) urbanites.
Statins are more effective for those who follow the Mediterranean diet
For those who have already had a heart attack or a stroke, the combination of statins and Mediterranean Diet appears…
Cholesterol-lowering drugs reduce brown adipose tissue
Scientists have shown that statins, one of the most commonly prescribed classes of pharmaceuticals, reduce beneficial brown adipose tissue. But…
Artificial intelligence system learns to diagnose, classify intracranial hemorrhage
A team of investigators has developed a system using artificial intelligence to quickly diagnose and classify brain hemorrhages and to…
What helps people live well with dementia
Psychological aspects, such as optimism, self-esteem, loneliness and depression were closely linked to ability to optimize quality of life and…
Human blood cells can be directly reprogrammed into neural stem cells
Scientists have succeeded for the first time in directly reprogramming human blood cells into a previously unknown type of neural…