Researchers discover how cigarette smoke impairs critical lung immune cells
Researchers reveal how multiple chemicals found in cigarette smoke and e-cigarettes alter the function of a key type of immune cell found in the lungs. …
Red light exposure linked to lowered risk of blood clots
New findings suggest that exposure to long-wavelength red light lowers the risk of blood clots, highlighting the potential of light therapy to reduce cardiovascular risk. …
Short-chain fatty acids: How our diet affects health and alters gene function
Two short-chain fatty acids, common byproducts of dietary fiber digestion, cause direct epigenetic changes and alter gene expression, which have anti-cancer properties. …
Key players in brain aging: New research identifies age-related damage on a cellular level
Largest study on brain aging points to possible connections between diet, inflammation, and brain health. …
Preclinical study finds surges in estrogen promote binge drinking in females
A preclinical study in mice shows that circulating estrogen increases binge alcohol consumption in females and contributes to known sex differences in this behavior. …
Epigenetic memory in fat cells drives yo-yo diet effect
Researchers discovered that obesity creates a lasting epigenetic memory in the fat cells of mice, contributing to the “yo-yo effect” by promoting rapid weight regain after weight loss. …
Study probes how eating less can extend lifespan
A pivotal study on aging and lifespan conducted in mice uncovered new details about how restrictive diets might extend lifespan, as well as their potential negative side effects. …
Gut microbiome linked to aggression in mice
New findings in mice suggest that a disrupted gut microbiome during critical developmental periods can lead to persistent aggressive behaviors later in life. …
Unique combination of bacterial strains could treat antibiotic-resistant gut infections
Researchers have isolated 18 bacterial strains from the stool of healthy individuals that could potentially serve as a more effective treatment for antibiotic-resistant gut infections. …
Drug protects against air pollution-related Alzheimer’s signs in mice
Study shows that feeding mice a drug called GSM-15606 provides protection against air pollution-related increases in proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease. …
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