UCLA researchers build programmable artificial organelles using RNA
Just as the human body relies on organs such as the heart or liver for essential functions, cells depend on…
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New spinal cord interface restores bladder control and sensation
Approximately 308,000 people in the United States live with spinal cord injury. Nearly all lose bladder control. And yet the…
Climate change increases stroke risk through extreme weather and pollution
The World Stroke Organization is warning that climate change poses an escalating threat to brain health, with extreme heat in…
Task switching between organ types increases patient mortality rates
When transplant surgeons switched between different organ types in consecutive surgeries, one-year mortality rates in patients increased by 14.8 percent,…
Omega-3s may affect brain repair: Should you avoid them?
Share on PinterestOmega-3s may sometimes harm the brain, study claims. Image credit: Marc Tran/Stocksy For many years, we have heard…
Can vitamin D help prevent diabetes? Possibly, if you have the right genes
Share on PinterestVitamin D may help prevent diabetes in some people, depending on genes, according to a new study. Guido…
New blood-thinning drug cuts second stroke risk without bleeding trade-off
Share on PinterestA new anticoagulant drug may help reduce the risk of recurrent stroke. Image credit: Igor Alecsander/Getty Images Research…
Scientists map 239 human-infective RNA viruses to track future outbreak risks
A new global dataset of 239 human-infective RNA viruses shows how animal hosts, vector transmission, surveillance gaps, and viral traits…
Vitamin E intake linked to a key fertility hormone in women trying to conceive
Everyday nutrient intake may be linked to hormonal and body composition markers in women seeking fertility care, but researchers caution…
Blue Zones longevity claims may rest on flawed records, essay argues
A provocative essay questions whether celebrated longevity hotspots reveal the secrets to longer life, or expose deeper flaws in the…