Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that develops in response to infection. One of its major complications is cardiovascular dysfunction. Now,…
Human respiratory viruses continue to spread in wild chimpanzees
Less than two years after the first report of wild chimpanzees in Uganda dying as a result of a human…
Concussions linked to epilepsy development
Experiments show a strong relationship between changes in astrocytes after mild traumatic brain injury and the eventual occurrence of a…
New genes associated with the leading cause of blindness
A new study identifies genes associated with Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) that could represent new targets for future drug development.
Exercise before surgery can protect both muscle and nerves, study suggests
Exercise can protect both muscle and nerves from damage caused by the restoration of blood flow after injury or surgery,…
Cause of bone loss in joint implant patients uncovered in new study
Researchers have discovered the long-sought reason that many people with joint replacements experience harmful inflammation and bone loss. Their finding…
Frog eggs help researchers understand repair of DNA damages
The DNA replication process, which takes place every time a cell divides, also triggers repair of DNA damage, researchers have…
Orthodontics no guarantee of long-term oral health
A commonly held belief among the general public is orthodontic treatment will prevent future tooth decay. Research has found that…
Faulty molecular master switch may contribute to AMD
A signaling pathway controlled by transforming growth factor beta (TGF-beta) could be involved in the progression of age-related macular degeneration…
The diversity of rural African populations extends to their microbiomes
In the largest study of its kind, researchers investigated the gut microbiomes of people from seven ethnically diverse populations from…