Researchers identify a new treatment for metabolic syndrome
The identification of a receptor protein that controls appetite and body weight opens a new avenue for the development of metabolic syndrome therapeutics. …
Intracellular bacteria in tumors help cancer cells metastasize
Intracellular bacteria promote cancer metastasis by enhancing the resistance of circulating tumor cells to mechanical stress in the bloodstream, promoting cell survival during tumor progression. …
Intranasal delivery of lipid mediators halts memory decay in experimental Alzheimer’s model
Intranasal application of specialized pro-resolving lipid mediators arrests memory loss and brain degeneration in an experimental model of Alzheimer’s Disease. …
FDA-approved drug may help revive vision in people with progressive blinding disorders
A drug once widely used to wean alcoholics off of drinking helps to improve vision in mice with retinal degeneration. …
Why are women more susceptible to Alzheimer’s disease?
New research suggests follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) plays a key role in accelerating Alzheimer’s disease pathology in menopausal women. …
New antiviral drug combination more effective against SARS-CoV-2
A new combination of antiviral drugs effectively blocks replication of SARS-CoV-2 in human cells and mice. …
A serendipitous finding lends new insight into how atopic dermatitis develops
Study pinpoints a cascade of inflammatory signaling that precedes the appearance of skin lesions in atopic dermatitis, identifying potential therapeutic targets. …
Blocking sphingolipids counteracts muscular dystrophy
Study identifies inhibition of sphingolipid synthesis as a potential treatment for muscular dystrophy. …
Partial bone marrow transplant ‘rescues’ mice with cystic fibrosis
Scientists have found they can dramatically improve survival of mice with cystic fibrosis through a partial bone marrow transplant. …
Inhaled CBD reduces glioblastoma tumor size in experimental model
Inhaled cannabidiol (CBD) shrinks the size of the highly aggressive, lethal brain tumor glioblastoma in an animal model through regulation of the tumor microenvironment. …
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