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Daily online brain training for ten weeks rejuvenated a key brain system tied to memory and focus
Ten weeks of online brain training restored key brain chemistry in older adults to levels seen 10 years younger.
Mac Oliveau
In the Balbach lab, researchers like graduate student Macy Jenks (R) are helping push the boundaries of reproductive metabolism.
HealthNew enzyme discovery could transform male birth controlJoseph Shavit
A landmark study from King’s College London introduces the first evidence-based dietary guidelines for chronic constipation
HealthKiwi, prunes, and rye bread among new remedies for constipationRebecca Shavit
Fruit fly models of deficiency in a gene called CPD show defects in Johnston’s organ (JO), a sensory organ on the antennae that helps sense gravity, wind flow, and near-field sound. This confocal micrographs image displays immunolabeled structures within the cilium of the JO.
HealthResearchers discover genetic cause of hearing loss and identify possible treatmentsJoseph Shavit
Researchers at the University of Oregon found that pairing chlorate with existing antibiotics amplified their effectiveness against bacteria 10,000-fold compared to single-drug antibiotics.
HealthNew combination drug therapy effectively treats chronic wound infectionsRebecca Shavit
HealthFirst-of-its-kind drug promotes organ and heart tissue regenerationJoseph Shavit
Short, high-intensity “exercise snacks” lasting under five minutes can significantly improve heart and muscle fitness
HealthMini workouts, major gains: How short exercise bursts can transform your fitnessJoshua Shavit
Two major studies reveal that mind wandering and creativity are closely tied in ADHD
HealthCreativity and ADHD are linked through a shared mechanism: mind wanderingRebecca Shavit
Scientists used a viral gene therapy to restore brain function in mice with SYNGAP1-related disorders, reducing seizures and behavioral symptoms
HealthNew gene therapy fixes brain disorders related to autism and epilepsyRebecca Shavit
Scientists have found how certain immune cells endure inside tumors and how a nanoparticle vaccine can stop cancer before it starts
HealthScientists create nanoparticle vaccine that prevents cancerJoseph Shavit
Scientists found that stevioside dramatically improves hair regrowth in lab tests.
HealthSweet science: Natural sugar derived from Stevia helps regrow lost hairJoseph Shavit
A single dose of the protein Reelin can restore gut lining health in stressed rats, pointing to a new path for treating both digestive and mental health disorders.
HealthLifechanging new protein treats both ‘leaky gut’ and depressionJoseph Shavit
A major international trial finds that adding niraparib to standard prostate cancer therapy delays disease progression
HealthNew drug combination stops prostate cancer growth in phase 3 clinical trialMac Oliveau
Researchers at MIT and Harvard have engineered stealth CAR-NK cells that avoid immune rejection and attack tumors more effectively
HealthMIT researchers build universal cancer-fighting immune cellsJoseph Shavit
For decades, it was widely accepted that neurons relied exclusively on glucose to fuel their functions in the brain. This is not the case.
HealthNeurons burn fat to keep your brain running and fight diseaseJoseph Shavit
Scientists have discovered a powerful antibody, 04_A06, that neutralizes almost every known strain of HIV-1
HealthLifesaving new antibody blocks 98.5% of all known HIV strainsRebecca Shavit
The team found that a drug called Rapalink-1, already under investigation for cancer therapy, extends lifespan
HealthNew drug Rapalink-1 slows cellular aging, study findsRebecca Shavit