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Mitochondrial damage linked to beta-cell dysfunction in type 2 diabetes

Mitochondria are essential for generating energy that fuels cells and helps them function.

8 Feb 2025

Embedded counseling reduces psychological distress in veterinary trainees

Embedded counseling services are becoming increasingly common in veterinary medical programs, but their effectiveness has not historically been measured.

7 Feb 2025

Bio-based "living" material with self-healing properties could revolutionize regenerative medicine

A biomaterial that can mimic certain behaviors within biological tissues could advance regenerative medicine, disease modeling, soft robotics and more, according to researchers at Penn State.

7 Feb 2025

On the front lines against bird flu, egg farmers say they’re losing the battle

Greg Herbruck knew 6.5 million of his birds needed to die, and fast.

7 Feb 2025

Some incarcerated youths will get health care after release under new law

Valentino Valdez was given his birth certificate, his Social Security card, a T-shirt, and khaki pants when he was released from a Texas prison in 2019 at age 21. But he didn't have health insurance, mental health medications, or access to a doctor, he said.

7 Feb 2025

Opioid δ-receptor agonists show promise for treating IBS-like symptoms

Research reveals that δ-receptor agonists like KNT-127 alleviate IBS symptoms by modulating gut-brain interactions and reducing stress-induced hypermotility.

7 Feb 2025

Classical music influences fetal heart rhythms, enhancing predictability and stability

Research shows that classical music in the third trimester enhances fetal heart rate stability, potentially influencing neurodevelopment and movement patterns.

7 Feb 2025

Fear of cancer recurrence disrupts many aspects of breast cancer survivors' lives

Breast cancer is the world's most prevalent cancer. Although earlier detection and targeted treatment have resulted in high survival rates, many breast cancer survivors experience fear of cancer recurrence. For some survivors this fear is occasional, for others it is persistent and often debilitating.

7 Feb 2025

ASU researchers propose a unifying explanation for molecular chaos driving Alzheimer's disease

In a groundbreaking theory, scientists at Arizona State University's Biodesign Institute propose a unifying explanation for the molecular chaos driving Alzheimer's disease.

6 Feb 2025

Childhood and adult trauma may play a role in endometriosis pathogenesis

The University of Barcelona has participated in an international study that has found new evidence linking traumatic experiences and stressful events with endometriosis, a chronic systemic inflammatory disease characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus.

6 Feb 2025

Researchers uncover brain mechanisms that help overcome instinctive fears

Researchers at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre (SWC) at UCL have unveiled the precise brain mechanisms that enable animals to overcome instinctive fears.

6 Feb 2025

New method for detecting inflammation could revolutionize disease diagnosis

Nearly every disease has an inflammatory component, but blood tests can't pinpoint inflammation in specific organs or tissues in the human body.

6 Feb 2025

Brazilian study reveals new pathways for preventing atrial fibrillation

A recent Brazilian study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research has highlighted promising pathways for preventing and treating atrial fibrillation, a condition that significantly raises the risks of stroke and dementia.

6 Feb 2025

Many Americans unaware of heart disease risks during pregnancy

Pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. have risen 140% over the past three decades with heart disease a major cause, according to the American Heart Association.

6 Feb 2025

Gut microbes may hold the key to easing anxiety

Could the key to easing anxiety be hidden in our gut? Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School and the National Neuroscience Institute have discovered a crucial connection between gut microbes and anxiety-related behavior.

6 Feb 2025

New technology unlocks secrets of bacterial gene expression

How do bacteria - harmless ones living in our bodies, or those that cause disease - organize their activities? A new study, combining powerful genomic-scale microscopy with a technical innovation, captured which genes bacteria turn on in different situations and in different spatial environments.

6 Feb 2025

Advancing living materials with precise control over mechanical properties

Rice University researchers have revealed novel sequence-structure-property relationships for customizing engineered living materials (ELMs), enabling more precise control over their structure and how they respond to deformation forces like stretching or compression.

6 Feb 2025

Ethnicity and mental health impact brain health in rural older adults

A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) on November 27, 2024, in Volume 17, Issue 1, titled "Neurocognitive disparities: investigating ethnicity and mental health in rural aging adults."

6 Feb 2025

How olive oil bioactives regulate genes linked to insulin resistance

Olive oil bioactives, including MUFAs, polyphenols, and triterpenoids, modulate gene expression linked to insulin sensitivity, inflammation, and beta-cell function, offering potential benefits for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus prevention and management.

5 Feb 2025

Earth is heating beyond human limits, scientists warn of deadly thresholds

As global temperatures rise, more regions are experiencing heat levels that exceed the human body's ability to cool itself. Scientists reveal how record-breaking heat waves are pushing past survival thresholds, making urgent climate action and adaptation critical.

5 Feb 2025