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Mpox inflammation traced to AIM2 protein: New insights into immune overdrive

Mpox inflammation traced to AIM2 protein: New insights into immune overdrive

by JooHyeon Heo,Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologySchematic image illustrating the overall study. Credit: Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologyA team of researchers, affil

Mpox inflammation traced to AIM2 protein: New insights into immune overdrive

by JooHyeon Heo,Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologySchematic image illustrating the overall study. Credit: Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologyA team of researchers, affil
Is there much COVID around? Do I need the new booster shot LP.8.1?

Is there much COVID around? Do I need the new booster shot LP.8.1?

by Adrian Esterman,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID rarely rates a mention in the news these days, yet ithasn't gone away.SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID, is still w

Is there much COVID around? Do I need the new booster shot LP.8.1?

by Adrian Esterman,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID rarely rates a mention in the news these days, yet ithasn't gone away.SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID, is still w
Blood test may help identify which colon cancer patients benefit from NSAIDs

Blood test may help identify which colon cancer patients benefit from NSAIDs

by Alliance for Clinical Trials in OncologyA blood test could help doctors decide which patients with colon cancer should receive anti-inflammatory medication along with chemotherapy after surgery, ac

Blood test may help identify which colon cancer patients benefit from NSAIDs

by Alliance for Clinical Trials in OncologyA blood test could help doctors decide which patients with colon cancer should receive anti-inflammatory medication along with chemotherapy after surgery, ac
Chronic fatigue syndrome linked to high rates of dysfunctional breathing patterns

Chronic fatigue syndrome linked to high rates of dysfunctional breathing patterns

byFrontiersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChronic fatigue syndrome leaves patients exhausted and struggling with brain fog—and it typically gets worse after mental or physical exercise, a phenomeno

Chronic fatigue syndrome linked to high rates of dysfunctional breathing patterns

byFrontiersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChronic fatigue syndrome leaves patients exhausted and struggling with brain fog—and it typically gets worse after mental or physical exercise, a phenomeno
More Americans are on dialysis. Could more safely wean off it?

More Americans are on dialysis. Could more safely wean off it?

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWeaning patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) from dialysis while they are still hospitalized may save them from remaining

More Americans are on dialysis. Could more safely wean off it?

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWeaning patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) from dialysis while they are still hospitalized may save them from remaining
Chronic fatigue syndrome linked to widespread energy, immune and vascular changes

Chronic fatigue syndrome linked to widespread energy, immune and vascular changes

byMacquarie UniversityResearchers apply a multi-omics approach combining analyses of energy metabolism, immune cell composition, and plasma proteomics. They reveal altered energy metabolism and immune

Chronic fatigue syndrome linked to widespread energy, immune and vascular changes

byMacquarie UniversityResearchers apply a multi-omics approach combining analyses of energy metabolism, immune cell composition, and plasma proteomics. They reveal altered energy metabolism and immune
Metabolic scarring during TB treatment highlights need for nutrition support, study says

Metabolic scarring during TB treatment highlights need for nutrition support, study says

by Laura Reiley,Cornell UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new studypublishedinPLOS Global Public Healthcontributes to the growing evidence that nutrition should be treated as a core part o

Metabolic scarring during TB treatment highlights need for nutrition support, study says

by Laura Reiley,Cornell UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new studypublishedinPLOS Global Public Healthcontributes to the growing evidence that nutrition should be treated as a core part o
3D bioprinting offers alternative to animal testing for skin disease research

3D bioprinting offers alternative to animal testing for skin disease research

byVienna University of TechnologyBiological tissue can be formed using 3D printers. Credit: Vienna University of TechnologyAt TU Wien, researchers are developing three-dimensional (3D) printing techni

3D bioprinting offers alternative to animal testing for skin disease research

byVienna University of TechnologyBiological tissue can be formed using 3D printers. Credit: Vienna University of TechnologyAt TU Wien, researchers are developing three-dimensional (3D) printing techni
Finerenone reduces kidney damage in type 1 diabetes by lowering protein in urine

Finerenone reduces kidney damage in type 1 diabetes by lowering protein in urine

byUniversity Medical Center GroningenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe drug finerenone has a positive effect on patients with type 1 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. The drug reduces the amoun

Finerenone reduces kidney damage in type 1 diabetes by lowering protein in urine

byUniversity Medical Center GroningenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe drug finerenone has a positive effect on patients with type 1 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. The drug reduces the amoun
Rapid test developed for diagnosing hepatitis C virus

Rapid test developed for diagnosing hepatitis C virus

by Elana GotkineA rapid, highly accurate test has been developed for diagnosing hepatitis C virus (HCV), according to a study published online Dec. 10 in theJournal of Infectious Diseases.Jennifer L.

Rapid test developed for diagnosing hepatitis C virus

by Elana GotkineA rapid, highly accurate test has been developed for diagnosing hepatitis C virus (HCV), according to a study published online Dec. 10 in theJournal of Infectious Diseases.Jennifer L.
Sex and age shape Batten disease progression, brainwave study finds

Sex and age shape Batten disease progression, brainwave study finds

byUniversity of Rochester Medical CenterWT mice of both sexes showed robust auditory duration MMN responses. Credit:Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders(2025). DOI: 10.1186/s11689-025-09652-2Batten

Sex and age shape Batten disease progression, brainwave study finds

byUniversity of Rochester Medical CenterWT mice of both sexes showed robust auditory duration MMN responses. Credit:Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders(2025). DOI: 10.1186/s11689-025-09652-2Batten
Healthy Nordic diet good for both type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Healthy Nordic diet good for both type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

byUppsala UniversityThe study evaluated a Nordic variant of the Mediterranean diet, which was found to contribute to weight loss as well as reduced levels of liver fat. This salmon salad is an example

Healthy Nordic diet good for both type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

byUppsala UniversityThe study evaluated a Nordic variant of the Mediterranean diet, which was found to contribute to weight loss as well as reduced levels of liver fat. This salmon salad is an example