As COVID-19 vaccinations are well underway, people await a return to normal life. However, fears also grow due to unforeseen […]
Study shows how alcohol may affect the brain, offers potential treatments for alcohol misuse
The slurred speech, poor coordination, and sedative effects of drinking too much alcohol may actually be caused by the breakdown […]
An overview of spike protein antigen COVID-19 vaccine candidates
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is still causing immense […]
GLS1 inhibitor selectively eliminates senescent cells, ameliorates age-associated disorders
Senescent cells accumulate in organs during aging, promote tissue dysfunction, and cause numerous aging-related diseases like cancer. The cells arise […]
What are Antinuclear Antibodies?
Antinuclear antibodies (ANA) are autoantibodies directed against the nuclei of some of one’s own body cells. They are present in […]
Researchers discover enzyme suppressing immune response to viral infections
Viruses such as HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C evade or disrupt the immune system to create persistent infections. These […]
Deleting a liver enzyme lowers the health risk of sweet treats (at least in mice)
Excessive sugar and fat in the diet can lead to hepatic (liver) insulin resistance. Often seen in people who are […]
Rare inherited enzyme disorder yields insight into fibrosis
What can a family of rare inherited disorders teach scientists about more common health problems like fibrosis? Plenty, based on […]
Defective degradation enzyme triggers hereditary storage diseases
In rare hereditary storage diseases such as Sandhoff’s disease or Tay-Sachs syndrome, the metabolic waste from accumulating gangliosides cannot be […]
Gut Enzyme Could Help Solve U.S. Blood Shortages
TUESDAY, Aug. 21, 2018 — An enzyme found in gut bacteria could convert type A blood into universal type O […]