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Microplastics and nanoplastics could be harming your heart health

Whether micro- and nano-plastics (MNPs) are detectable in atherosclerotic plaques.

11 Mar 2024

Choosing the right fat for keto diets: Fish oil's significant role in cancer prevention

The anti-cancer efficacy of different oils consumed as a part of ketogenic diets (KDs).

11 Mar 2024

Researchers identify cold-sensing protein in mammals

University of Michigan researchers have identified the protein that enables mammals to sense cold, filling a long-standing knowledge gap in the field of sensory biology.

11 Mar 2024

Predicting health futures: Innovative study reveals critical events in disease trajectories

Life-spanning trajectories and critical events that influence hospitalization and death.

11 Mar 2024

Caffeine vs. creatine: The impact on cognitive and physical performances

The individual and combined effects of caffeine and creatine nitrate on cognitive and exercise performance.

11 Mar 2024

Study finds plant proteins improve rest, animal proteins may disrupt

Plant protein intake is associated with improved sleep quality, while animal protein, particularly from processed red meat and poultry, is linked to worse sleep, with no significant effect from total protein intake on sleep quality.

10 Mar 2024

Spicing up diabetes management: Mediterranean diet's aromatic herbs lower blood sugar

Aromatic herbs and spices in the Mediterranean diet, especially black cumin, cinnamon, ginger, curcumin, and saffron, have been found to significantly improve glycemic profiles in patients with type 2 diabetes.

10 Mar 2024

New research identifies potential drug target to prevent kidney failure

A new study found that retinoic acid receptors (RARa) in the proximal tubules of the kidney play a crucial role in limiting the damaging effects of kidney injury that often lead to kidney failure.

9 Mar 2024

Scientists transform skin cells into functional eggs in mice

New research from Oregon Health & Science University describes the science behind a promising technique to treat infertility by turning a skin cell into an egg that is capable of producing viable embryos.

9 Mar 2024

New insights on the brain's emotional processing center

How much do our emotions depend on our senses? Does our brain and body react in the same way when we hear a fearful scream, see an eerie shadow, or smell a sinister odor? And does hearing an upbeat music or seeing a colorful landascape bring the same joy?

9 Mar 2024

Study unravels FOXO1's influence on blood vessel development

The human vascular system, a complex network of blood vessels, plays an essential role in maintaining health. Understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying vascular development is important for tackling age-related disorders.

9 Mar 2024

Neuroscientists uncover brainwave dynamics in memory storage

In the space of just a few seconds, a person walking down a city block might check their phone, yawn, worry about making rent, and adjust their path to avoid a puddle.

8 Mar 2024

Study reveals blood markers to predict healthspan and aging trajectories

University of Pittsburgh researchers have uncovered blood-based markers linked with healthy and rapid aging, allowing them to predict a person's biological age - how fast a person's cells and organs age regardless of their birthdate.

8 Mar 2024

Single neurons encode vital physiological signals from the heart and lungs

The body self-regulates in a process known as homeostasis, and the brain is responsible for this as it is constantly monitoring all of the body's vital signals.

8 Mar 2024

New PET radiotracer distinguishes diseased tissues based on fructose metabolism

A new PET radiotracer can differentiate diseased tissues from healthy tissues based on fructose metabolism, according to new research published in the March issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

8 Mar 2024

Sleep boosts immune cell mobility toward lymph nodes

Researchers at LMU Munich have shown that sleep enhances the migratory potential of T cells toward lymph nodes.

8 Mar 2024

U-M research offers a new path forward in the development of anti-HIV drugs

A team of University of Michigan researchers has successfully modified a naturally occurring chemical compound in the lab, resulting in advanced lead compounds with anti-HIV activity.

8 Mar 2024