Category: Medical Research
A Living Human-Chimp Hybrid: Science or Sensation? The Truth About the Alleged Human-Chimp Hybrid Experiment
The geneticist Theodosius Dobzhansky (1964) famously wrote, “Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution,” and ironically, the evolution of humans from apes is still a …
Recent Phase 3 Trials Shed Light on Gantenerumab’s Role in Alzheimer’s Treatment and Future Research Directions
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for about 70% of dementia cases worldwide. AD is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects memory and behavior, leading …Hybrid Baby Monkey Produced From Two Different Embryos
In a new study published in the journal Cell, researchers have made a key breakthrough in stem-cell biology by making an infant chimeric monkey out of two genetically distinct …
Drebrin Plays an Important Role in the Neuroprotective Function of Astrocytes
Among a host of protective functions of the neuroglial cells, is their ability to prevent or limit damage to the brain’s neurons, which are highly sensitive, during brain infections …How Brain Tumors Manipulate the Surrounding Environment to Turn Neutrophils Against Us: A Recent Study Explains
The immune system, comprising a sophisticated network of cells and proteins, is tailored to defend the body against a multitude of threats, including the onset of oncogenic cells. Yet, …Exploring EEG Oscillations: Unveiling the Neural Dynamics of Semantic Memory Retrieval in Aging and Mild Cognitive Impairment
Semantic memory, which encompasses our knowledge about facts and concepts, is known to be relatively stable as we age. However, in the early stages of neurodegenerative diseases, such as …Novel Treatment For Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis Gets Breakthrough Therapy Designation From the FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted a novel antifibrotic Breakthrough Therapy designation. This move could speed up the therapy’s development for the treatment of people with …