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Some people with bacterial gut infections remain symptom-free while passing the infection on to others. A new study has shed light on the interplay between bacteria, diet and the immune system that occurs with a common diarrhea-causing pathogen. It may… Continue reading Bacterial immunity holds the key to vaccines against diarrheal diseases
An experimental anti-obesity drug developed several years ago by researchers at the Salk Institute has been found to prevent intestinal inflammation in mice. The drug has yet to be tested in humans but the findings point to a novel way to prevent flare… Continue reading Experimental anti-obesity drug reduces gut inflammation in mice
Researchers have discovered a unique type of fat molecule in the brain may have anti-inflammatory effects and play a crucial role in preventing age-related neurological disease. Animal studies demonstrate levels of the molecule decline with age and their absence could contribute to brain inflammation associated with age-related neurodegeneration.
Category: Science
Tags: Brain, Neuroscience, The Immune System, Inflammatory, Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Aging, Salk Institute
Continue reading Declining anti-inflammatory molecules may play key role in brain aging
Researchers at the Salk Institute have made a breakthrough that could lead to new treatments for genetic hearing loss. Gene therapy that delivers a particular protein can ensure faulty hair cells grow correctly, allowing for improved hearing.Continue R… Continue reading New gene therapy could prevent genetic hearing loss
Associating positive or negative emotions to specific memories is core to our survival, allowing us to avoid dangers or seek out beneficial things. Now, researchers at the Salk Institute have identified a specific molecule that seems to drive the assig… Continue reading Molecule linking memories with emotion paves way for anxiety treatments
One of the especially promising therapies to appear in the realm of anti-aging research involves a set of molecules known as Yamanaka factors, which scientists have deployed to rejuvenate aging cells, trigger muscle regeneration and tackle glaucoma. Ne… Continue reading Anti-aging molecules safely reset mouse cells to youthful states
Insulin is known for regulating blood glucose levels, and issues with its production lead to diabetes. But now, scientists at the Salk Institute have identified another molecular pathway that regulates blood glucose, which could open up a brand new ave… Continue reading Insulin-alternative hormone could open new type of diabetes treatment
Researchers at the Salk Institute have uncovered a mechanism by which stem cells can help regenerate muscles. The discovery could provide a new drug target for repairing muscles after injury or rebuilding muscle mass lost during the normal aging proces… Continue reading Scientists discover how stem cells trigger muscle regeneration
In a breakthrough new study, scientists have created human-monkey chimera embryos for the first time. These chimeras pave the way for more accurate models of human biology and disease, which could open up a range of new medical benefits. But of course … Continue reading Human-monkey chimera embryos created in lab for first time
Scientists at the Salk Institute’s Harnessing Plants Initiative hope to tackle the issues of climate change and food security by unraveling the genomic architecture behind various plant species, and they’ve just gleaned some valuable lessons from the f… Continue reading World’s fastest growing plant offers genomic clues for next-gen crops