Health

September 19, 2025

Squid studies suggest new route to therapy for ALS, targeting synaptic dysfunction

Credit: Daniel Cojanu WOODS HOLE, Mass. -- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is one of the most devastating adult-onset neurodegenerative diseases....

Convenient spit test helps women assess cancer risk from the comfort of their own homes

First-of-its-kind clinical trial validates remote genetic counselingCredit: Stand Up To Cancer, Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (New...

With CPRIT funding, UTA cancer researcher establishes new lab

Dr. Ghose arrived at UTA with established track record in programmed cell death researchCredit: The University of Texas at Arlington...

Major gaps in HIV programs in Africa

Studies of food programs and treatment in jailsCredit: Flinders University HIV management in developing countries varies with socioeconomic and structural...

Big vegetarians of the reef drive fish evolution

Credit: Victor Huertas A new study reveals the diets of reef fish dictate how fast different species evolve. The breakthrough...

Universal virus detection platform to expedite viral diagnosis?

Reactive polymer-based tester pre-screens dsRNAs of a wide range of viruses without their genome sequencesCredit: KAIST The prompt, precise, and...

When astrocytes attack: Stem cell model shows possible mechanism behind neurodegeneration

Human stem-cell-derived astrocytes can be triggered to become toxic to neurons, opening the door for new understanding and treatment of...

Molecular pair offers potential for Parkinson’s treatment, finds NTU Singapore-Harvard study

Credit: NTU Singapore A promising molecular pair has offered hope that could lead to the development of a new treatment...

WVU, through partnerships, producing thousands of swabs for COVID-19 testing

Credit: West Virginia University/Formlabs With significantly increased testing a key component in the battle against COVID-19, the Innovation Hub at...

Four of ten adults worldwide have functional gastrointestinal disorders

Credit: Photo by Cecilia Hedstrom For every ten adults in the world, four suffer from functional gastrointestinal disorders of varying...

No-deductible preventive drugs lower costs, increase medication use for low-income diabetes patients

Natural experiments help show 'what works' in improving diabetes outcomes, reports medical careCredit: Ross-Degnan et al. (2020) / Medical Care...

Taking inventory of which drugs the world is using to treat COVID-19

Penn researchers create database to categorize off-label use and look for promising leadsCredit: Penn Medicine PHILADELPHIA - With doctors and...

University of Cincinnati study uncovers clues to COVID-19 in the brain

Researchers review neuroimaging for patients and show altered mental state and stroke dominateCredit: University of Cincinnati A study by University...

The AGA Research Foundation provides over $2 million in funding to promising researchers

The AGA Research Foundation funded 17 awards in the 2020 awards cycleCredit: American Gastroenterological Association Bethesda, MD (May 27, 2020)...

In chimpanzees, females contribute to the protection of the territory

Female chimpanzees are also important in helping to win and keep a territoryCredit: Liran Samuni In many social species, including...

ADHD: genomic analysis in samples of Neanderthals and modern humans

A new evolutionary perspectiveCredit: Paula Esteller (CNAG-CRG / IBE, CSIC-UPF) The frequency of genetic variants associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)...

Study finds large disparities in use of medications for opioid use disorder in pregnancy

Credit: Davida Schiff, MD -- Massachusetts General Hospital Black non-Hispanic and Hispanic women with opioid use disorder (OUD) are significantly...

Children’s temperament traits affect their motor skills

Also age and participation in organised sports are associated with motor skillsCredit: University of Jyväskylä. A recent study among 3-...

The evolutionary puzzle of the mammalian ear

Credit: (©Anne Le Mai?tre) The vertebrate ear is a remarkable structure. Tightly encapsulated within the densest bone of the skeleton,...

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