Scientists link autoimmune activities in the central and peripheral nervous systems
Researchers found overlap between an autoimmune disease in the central nervous system and symptoms in the peripheral nervous system.
Category: Biology
Can artificial light stop algal growth in caves?
Scientists show changing the types of artificial lights used in tourist caves can help prevent growth of algae that damage stalactites and…
New implantable device for fighting muscle atrophy
Scientists developed a new biomedical device that adheres to muscle tissue and delivers contractions, promoting tissue regeneration.
Researchers identify a protein link between diabetes and Alzheimer’s
Researchers showed a specific protein found in patients with type 2 diabetes also occurs in people with Alzheimer’s disease.
Do pregnancy complications increase risk of heart disease?
Researchers found women who have complications during pregnancy could be at a higher risk of developing heart disease for up to 46 years…
Are probiotics good for your health?
Swedish scientists show taking probiotics for more than a month can improve gastrointestinal health and reduce inflammation.
New therapies to aid muscle regeneration
Scientists enhance muscle regeneration by combining two methods to boost the energy factories of damaged cells.
How smart were the dinosaurs?
A researcher from Vanderbilt University inferred dinosaur intelligence from fossilized skulls. She used the skulls to estimate the number of…
Editing traitorous genes to fight cancer
Scientists deleted genes responsible for "traitorous cells" that stop the immune system from fighting brain cancer.
Underground microbes capture greenhouse gases
Researchers showed microbes living on the walls of underground caves can take up and store carbon dioxide and methane from the atmosphere.