September 4, 2025

Microscopic pores in brain cells may be a key to Parkinson’s

A toxic protein forms dynamic pores in brain cell membranes – possibly key to understanding how Parkinson’s disease develops. A new study from Aarhus University reveals this mechanism using a novel method to track molecular attacks in real time. Peer-Reviewed Publication Aarhus University Microscopic pores in brain cells may be a key to Parkinson’s A […]

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Eating animal protein following training can improve recovery, study finds

by Caitlin Clark, Texas A&M University edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Study session testing sequence. ACFT is the Army Combat Fitness Test. Credit: Nutrients (2025). DOI: 10.3390/nu17121995 The type of protein you eat after intense physical training can significantly impact recovery, according to new research from Texas A&M University’s Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management. The study,

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Targeting key transcription factors may offer new Crohn’s disease therapy

by Osaka University edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan Overexpression of RUNX2 and BHLHE40 induces TRM, which remain in the intestine, and are involved in inflammation in Crohn’s disease. Credit: Mitsuru Arase and The University of Osaka A research group has revealed that transcription factors RUNX2 and BHLHE40 play crucial roles in inducing T cells involved

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AI-Designed Proteins Can Boost Production of T Cells

Posted Today Artist’s rendition of a ribbon diagram representing a protein structure. Image: Miyako Nakamura/iStock/Getty Images Plus Artificially designed proteins may be able to boost the production of immune cells, particularly T cells that fight cancer and harmful infections, according to new research from Harvard Medical School and Boston Children’s Hospital. The work, conducted in laboratory

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Activating brown fat may yield a new strategy to tackle obesity

by Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona) edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Robert Egan Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Is it possible to treat obesity without reducing food intake? A new study co-led by Dr. Antonio Zorzano and Dr. Manuela Sánchez-Feutrie at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona) suggests that this might be a possibility,

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Prolonged use of injectable contraceptive tied to brain tumor diagnoses

by Justin Jackson, Phys.org edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Meningiomas are graded by microscopic appearance, rate of growth and tendency to invade other tissues. Credit: National Cancer Institute From Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and Cleveland Clinic, investigators report that depot medroxyprogesterone acetate use was associated with a higher relative risk of meningioma

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Adrenaline receptor helps set daily rhythm for T cell infection response, study finds

by UT Southwestern Medical Center edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan UT Southwestern scientists plotted T cells on a graph that provides the backdrop for a clock illustrating the finding that circadian rhythms regulate these immune cells’ response to viral infection through the adrenaline receptor based on the time of day. The study found that T cells

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Acid-resistant artificial mucus improves gastric wound healing in animals

by Cell Press edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Hydrogels—materials like gelatin that can absorb and hold water—can aid wound healing and enable slow-release drug delivery, but they usually break down in acidic environments like the stomach. Inspired by the properties of gastric mucus, a team of researchers and clinicians led by

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How the curves in your spine could be causing you pain

by Dan Baumgardt, The Conversation edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Over 60% of us will suffer from lower back pain at some point in our lives. Without question, it’s the leading cause of disability across the globe. Your spine is comprised of 33 bones known as vertebrae, which are stacked one on top of the other. The

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Dietary changes could provide a therapeutic avenue for brain cancer

by Ananya Sen, University of Michigan Medical School edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan   Brain cells use sugar (white) to make chemicals (green) that allow the brain to function properly. Glioblastomas, on the other hand, converted sugar into molecules (red) that help them invade the surrounding tissues. Credit: Justine Ross, Michigan Medicine Glioblastomas are the

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