Natural compounds could combat drug-resistant malaria and babesiosis
As parasites become increasingly resistant to existing drugs, researchers at the University of California, Riverside are working to develop a…
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Arginine boosts immune defenses against cancer and viral infections
The amino acid arginine helps to keep the human body humming, most notably by synthesizing proteins that carry out a…
Engineered extracellular vesicles counter deadly cytokine storms in mice
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted some severe consequences of unchecked respiratory disease, including cytokine storm. This phenomenon affected many COVID-19 patients…
TRF2 protein preserves muscle stem cell identity and regeneration
A protein best known for protecting the ends of chromosomes also helps muscle stem cells preserve their identity and repair…
Immune cell navigation breakthrough offers hope for better anti-inflammatory drugs
A scientific collaboration between the University of Bath (UK) and the UMass Chan Medical School (USA) have determined how a…
Brain immune cells drive recovery from ketamine anesthesia in females
During ketamine anesthesia, the brain’s nerve cells fall silent-as consciousness returns, they begin to reconnect. For the first time, researchers…
Midpregnancy herbicide exposure linked to increased preterm birth risk
Exposure to a widely used herbicide during the middle months of pregnancy may increase the chance of giving birth too…
New mechanism linked to septic heart injury protection uncovered
Sepsis triggers widespread inflammation, circulatory failure and metabolic stress, and cardiac dysfunction is a common complication associated with sharply poorer…
Consuming less protein could have greater health benefits and extend lifespan
Protein-fortified foods are popping up everywhere, from cereal and coffee to even protein water. But a new review covering over…
Digital marketing threatens breastfeeding rates in the Americas
Ahead of World Breastfeeding Week (1-7 August), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is calling on countries across the Americas…