During deep sleep, the body restores various functions, including energy and memory. There are several stages of sleep, and they…
Combination of water scarcity and inflexible demand puts world’s river basins at risk
Nearly one-fifth of the world’s population lives in a stressed water basin where the next climate change-driven incident could threaten…
Diabetes drug alleviates anxiety in mice
The antidiabetic medication metformin reduces anxiety-like behaviors in male mice by increasing serotonin availability in the brain, according to a…
Medical News Today: What to know about betamethasone
Betamethasone is an inflammation-reducing corticosteroid that helps treat a range of skin conditions. Learn about the types, uses, and side…
Bioinks to print therapeutics in 3D
A team of researchers has developed an innovative way to print therapeutics in 3D for regenerative medicine.
Lithium boosts muscle strength in mice with rare muscular dystrophy
Researchers have found that lithium improves muscle size and strength in mice with a rare form of muscular dystrophy that…
New genetic weapons challenge sickle cell disease
Researchers advancing gene-editing techniques to help patients with sickle cell disease discover an unexpected boost in fetal hemoglobin production, which…
CRISPR baby mutation significantly increases mortality
Six months ago, a Chinese scientist announced that he had edited the genomes of two babies born last year. The…
Meditation goes digital in new clinical trial
Scientists have developed a personalized digital meditation training program that significantly improved attention and memory in healthy young adults —…
Stalk antibodies provide flu protection in humans
A universal flu vaccine that could prevent a potential influenza pandemic has been a holy grail for epidemiologists around the…