The X chromosome factor: Is brain aging linked to mom?
A study in mice found that brain cells age more quickly when they rely solely on the X chromosome inherited from the mother, rather than the one inherited from the father. …
Extended Paxlovid may help some people with long COVID
A series of 13 cases involving individuals with Long COVID suggests that an extended course of Paxlovid may benefit some patients. …
Engineered immune cells may be able to tame inflammation
Immune cells that are designed to soothe inflammation could improve treatment for organ transplants, type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune conditions. …
How doxycycline for STI prevention affects the gut microbiome
Researchers used metagenomic sequencing to study the effects of doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (Doxy-PEP) for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) on the gut microbiome and antibiotic resistance. …
New drug holds promise to turn back the clock on multiple sclerosis
Ten years of work, along with a little help from the green mamba snake, have resulted in a promising new drug for multiple sclerosis that is already being tested in clinical trials. …
Healthy diet with less sugar is linked to younger biological age
New research links a diet rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly one low in added sugars, to a younger biological age at the cellular level. …
Signs of multiple sclerosis show up in blood years before symptoms
In a discovery that could expedite treatment for multiple sclerosis, scientists have identified a potential predictive biomarker in the blood of some individuals who later develop the disease. …
COVID-19 vaccination is safe for pregnant women and babies
Landmark study affirms the safety of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy despite widespread fear and misinformation. …
COVID-19 virus can stay in the body more than a year after infection
The COVID-19 virus can persist in the blood and tissue of patients for more than a year after the acute phase of the illness has ended. …
Can gene expression predict if a meningioma brain tumor is likely to grow back?
Researchers have found a highly accurate way to predict the best treatment for patients with meningioma brain tumors based on patterns of gene expression. …
End of content
End of content
