Immune cell discovery offers hope for irritable bowel disease sufferers

Scientists have described a subset of immune cells that play a key role in bowel health

According to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, 1.6 million Americans have irritable bowel disease (IBD), with the numbers increasing each year. Around 70,000 new cases are diagnosed annually.

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Scientists uncover new pathway of Alzheimer’s disease progression

Scientists have found that within the brain's white matter, which is made up of myelinated axons, a specific kind of cell death can accelerate cognitive decline

Scientists have discovered how a unique kind of cell death, due to iron toxicity, creates a snowball effect that advances cognitive decline. With this finding, a whole new approach to treatment could be developed.

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New molecule slams the brakes on Alzheimer’s disease inflammation

The brains of Alzheimer's model mice treated with A11 (right) showed more tubulin (yellow), a marker of neuronal health, compared to the untreated mice (left)

In an effort to find new treatments to halt the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, scientists at The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have landed on a molecule that can improve memory by putting the brakes on a process that causes brain inflammation.

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Famous Queen track rocks insulin cells into action

There’s no doubt that a lot of people would say, perhaps a little hyperbolically, that rock and roll saved their lives. Now, new research has shown that the music just might be able to serve as a literal life saver for diabetics.Continue ReadingCategor… Continue reading Famous Queen track rocks insulin cells into action

Famous Queen track rocks insulin cells into action

There’s no doubt that a lot of people would say, perhaps a little hyperbolically, that rock and roll saved their lives. Now, new research has shown that the music just might be able to serve as a literal life saver for diabetics.Continue ReadingCategor… Continue reading Famous Queen track rocks insulin cells into action

Molecular discovery has potential to one day reverse obesity, osteoporosis

Scientists have discovered a molecule that plays an important role in relaying information about how cells are ‘pushed’ or ‘pulled’ to our brains, and changing this signaling behavior could provide effective cell therapies to prevent or reverse both os… Continue reading Molecular discovery has potential to one day reverse obesity, osteoporosis

Licorice found to fight pancreatic cancer in lab studies

Typically thought of as a bendy black confection, the root form of licorice has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a range of conditions. Now, a new study shows that a compound from the root is highly effective at fighting pancreat… Continue reading Licorice found to fight pancreatic cancer in lab studies

Tooth enamel stem cells could patch up cavities with “living fillings”

It’s a frustrating fact that our bodies can’t regenerate damaged tooth enamel, but scientists at the University of Washington (UW) have now grown mini teeth in the lab that secrete enamel-producing proteins. This could be the first step towards “living… Continue reading Tooth enamel stem cells could patch up cavities with “living fillings”

Red blood cell find could lead to treatment for arterial fat deposits

Researchers have discovered the way that red blood cell particles interact with white blood cells called macrophages to reduce inflammation and the formation of fatty deposits on arterial walls. They say their findings offer a potential treatment for t… Continue reading Red blood cell find could lead to treatment for arterial fat deposits

Inflammation found to slow the progression of the malaria parasite

It’s not often that inflammation gets a good rap. It’s been linked to heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and autoimmune diseases. But a new study may have uncovered a positive use for the body’s natural response to irritants. Researchers have found that … Continue reading Inflammation found to slow the progression of the malaria parasite