One of the curious features of the thymus, however, is that it serves as the very first organ in our body to become small with age.
New findings out of Emory University are shaking theories of the origin of Alzheimer’s the leading cause of dementia among older adults worldwide.
The first study in the world, conducted recently at the University of Eastern Finland, demonstrates that even in those with a high hereditary risk, type 2 diabetes may be prevented with a balanced diet and frequent exercise. Put another way, regardless of hereditary risk, everyone gains from changing their lifestyle. […]
Ever since the double helix was discovered, researchers have worked to decipher the information contained inside DNA.
A new compound created by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis successfully cures bacterial infections in mice, including those that can cause uncommon but potentially deadly “flesh-eating” disorders. The medicine in question has the potential to be the first in a completely new class of antibiotics, which […]
Although macrophages are widely recognized for their participation during the acute phase of respiratory viral infections, less is known about their activity during the post-inflammatory phase.
Numerous treatments are being developed to target the genes causing the more than 100 epilepsies that have been linked to a single gene mutation.
Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, and Parkinson’s disease are among the neurodegenerative diseases that are characterized by the buildup of abnormal proteins.
The researchers then demonstrated that specific neurons and synapses along this pathway are highly activated when mice expect and experience pain relief, even in the absence of medication.
For the best possible care, ultra-rare illnesses need both sophisticated genetic tests and diverse clinical competence.
