Category: Medical Research
Mechanism from Bacteria That Could Be Mimicked in the Search of Cures for Human Illnesses
Bacteria function strikingly similarly to human cells when it comes to defending against invaders, sharing the same essential machinery needed to turn immune pathways on and off. By examining …The Makeup of Skin Microorganisms Could Be Linked to Skin Aging in Humans
The human skin houses millions of microorganisms. Over a surface of 1-2 square meters, it is packed with several environmental niches. Skin microorganisms have long been recognized as having …Revolutionary Nasal Spray Could be the Key to Repairing Brain Damage from Strokes!
A stroke is a potentially fatal condition that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted. The risks for having one include advanced age, high blood pressure, …
Aquatic Salamanders with Brain Regeneration Abilities Reveal Brain Evolution Secrets
Brain cell regrowth requires complex responses over time and across brain regions. Identifying the cell types involved in this process can help biologists learn more about brain regrowth and …
A New Perspective on Rheumatoid Arthritis: Could Oral Bacteria be a Causative Factor?
A study was published in the Science Translational Medicine journal studying the role of oral bacteria in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis. The study was performed by analyzing patient …
Scientists Discover How to Bring Dead Brains Back to Life – Is Immortality Within Reach?
The human understanding of death depends on how it is conceptualized. The idea is interpreted differently and its definition is often subject to numerous scientific techniques. It has also …
De Novo Antibody Design Made Possible by Generative Artificial Intelligence
Antibodies are a rapidly expanding class of therapeutic agents due to their alluring drug-like characteristics, such as high target selectivity and negligible immunogenic effects. The initial lead molecule is …The Appendix Is Thought to Increase Life Expectancy According to French Study
For a long time, the appendix was considered useless, although it is found in many mammals. In a new study published on 7 July in the Journal of Anatomy, …