Researchers uncover how bacterial toxin damages colon lining cells to trigger cancer
Since a landmark 2009 study, researchers have known that a common gut bacterium, Bacteroides fragilis, drives colon tumor formation, potentially…
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Bioinspired artificial muscle filaments bend and twist with temperature changes
Nature is replete with slender filaments that bend and coil – from climbing grape vines, to folded proteins, to elephant…
Cardiometabolic diseases remain leading cause of excess American mortality
Between 1999 and 2022, the US had substantially higher death rates than other wealthy nations, largely due to cardiovascular disease,…
Older adults increasingly use cannabis for pain and sleep relief
For adults over 60, cannabis use is increasing faster than in any other demographic. But science has yet to keep…
Asthma medication formoterol shows promise for treating fatty liver disease
MUSC researchers are tackling MASH, or metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, a liver disease affecting hundreds of millions worldwide. It is also…
Plant-based mosquito repellent offers effective alternative to DEET lotions
Summertime hikes and afternoons in the backyard can be ruined by mosquito bites. So, many people apply topical synthetic repellents like DEET before heading outside, but there is a…
Tiny cellular structure found crucial for brain development processes
A largely overlooked structure inside our cells may play a crucial role in how the brain forms, offering new insight…
Eight hantavirus cases linked to MV Hondius cruise ship
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, briefed media today on a cluster of hantavirus cases linked to a cruise ship,…
Multi-center research initiative aims to improve glioblastoma patient outcomes
Investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center are part of a new multi-institution research effort aimed at improving care and…
Scientists uncover cellular mechanism behind rare childhood brain disorders
Thousands of times per year, a family’s moment of joy turns to unexpected grief. A seemingly healthy infant stops smiling…