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Researchers identify key gut cells involved in diarrhea response

Researchers from the Organoid group at the Hubrecht Institute have found that specific gut cells, BEST4/CA7+ cells, regulate electrolyte and water balance in response to bacterial toxins that cause diarrhea.

25 Feb 2025

New 3D imaging technology could revolutionize medical diagnostics

New technology developed by researchers at the University of Houston could revolutionize medical imaging and lead to faster, more precise and more cost-effective alternatives to traditional diagnostic methods.

25 Feb 2025

Researchers discover key signaling pathway involved in atherosclerotic plaques

CD8+ T cells accumulate in atherosclerotic plaques. LMU researchers identify a crucial signaling pathway - with therapeutic potential.

25 Feb 2025

FGF21 hormone drives protein-specific appetite and reward in the brain

When faced with multiple food options and ultimately choosing one, the factors of that decision-making process may be more physiological than previously assumed.

25 Feb 2025

Researchers create mycobacteria with kill switches to improve TB vaccine safety

Working toward more effective tuberculosis (TB) vaccines, researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have developed two strains of mycobacteria with "kill switches" that can be triggered to stop the bacteria after they activate an immune response.

25 Feb 2025

Study explains why misplaced neurons in the brain become overactive

Research reveals why misplaced neurons in the brain are overactive and lead to developmental disorders.

25 Feb 2025

Common medications disrupt brain development by affecting sterol biosynthesis

In a peer-reviewed Perspective (review) article, researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center have uncovered concerning evidence that commonly prescribed medications may interfere with crucial brain development processes by disrupting sterol biosynthesis.

25 Feb 2025

Do vitamin D supplements reduce acute respiratory infections?

Vitamin D supplementation shows no significant effect on acute respiratory infections overall, but children and daily low doses may offer protective benefits.

25 Feb 2025

Excessive screen time linked to manic symptoms in teens

Researchers examine the association between excessive screen time and manic symptoms in early adolescence.

25 Feb 2025

Can AI predict the next pandemic? A new study says yes

Researchers explore how artificial intelligence is transforming infectious disease modeling

25 Feb 2025

Researchers develop new tool to assess psychological impact of esophageal diseases

Psychological factors have a greater impact on the severity of symptoms in esophageal diseases than objective evaluations, such as acid reflux and esophageal motility function. Although there are questionnaires that assess general psychological states in Japan, there were none that were specific to esophageal symptoms.

25 Feb 2025

Personalized home visits significantly reduce hospital admissions for older adults with frailty

A new service aimed at supporting older people who are starting to become frail, could reduce emergency hospital admissions by more than a third and save the NHS money, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

25 Feb 2025

Study explores link between antidepressant use and cognitive decline in dementia patients

New research suggests that antidepressants can accelerate cognitive decline in people with dementia. At the same time, some drugs appear to be less harmful than others, which can help doctors make better treatment decisions, according to the study published in BMC Medicine.

25 Feb 2025

Scientists aim to regenerate lungs for premature infants with BPD

Understanding resilience - the ability of injured lung tissue to heal and regenerate - may be key to advancing the treatment and prevention of life-threatening lung disease that occurs in extremely premature babies, a new study suggests.

25 Feb 2025

Genetic study demonstrates fat-selective weight loss with GLP-1 agonist use

Diabetes and obesity have become pressing health issues worldwide. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, a class of medications widely used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D), have shown significant effectiveness in both lowering blood sugar levels and aiding weight loss due to their unique pharmacological mechanisms.

25 Feb 2025

Study finds strong evidence that bird flu spreads through the air between farms

Researchers provided genetic and meteorological evidence suggesting that windborne transmission of HPAI H5N1 over 8 km is possible, highlighting its role in poultry farm outbreaks.

24 Feb 2025

AI-generated food images make some people uneasy—here’s why

Researchers found that AI-generated food images, particularly imperfect ones, evoke an uncanny valley effect, making them appear eerie and less pleasant, especially among people with food neophobia.

24 Feb 2025

Study challenges role of BRCA1 mutation in prostate cancer initiation

Mutations in the BRCA1 gene that are either inherited (germline) or acquired (somatic) might not be key to the initiation of prostate cancer, as previously thought, suggests the first study of its kind, published online in the open access journal BMJ Oncology.

24 Feb 2025

What can bears, tardigrades, and worms teach us about surviving deep space?

Scientists are exploring how animal models—hibernators, extremophiles, and small organisms—can help counteract the health risks of long-duration space travel, using AI-driven monitoring to translate these findings into astronaut solutions.

24 Feb 2025