It turns out that a particular gene has a great influence on longevity, a new study from the University of Copenhagen concludes. This may pave the way for new treatment. Sleep, fasting,…
Obesity is a known risk factor for severe symptoms, but a new study from Mass General Brigham shows that it may also increase risk of infection A new study by investigators from Mass…
The impact of concussion while playing sport is different in those who don’t play professionally, according to new research. Sports-related concussions (SRC) may not be associated with long-term cognitive risks for…
Rare diseases affect fewer than 1 in 2,000 people individually. However, with over 7,000 different types identified, their global impact is significant. In the Asia-Pacific region, approximately 258 million people have a…
About half of adults can identify cigarettes and e-cigarettes, but just one in four would recognize oral nicotine pouches, and these easily available products are growing increasingly popular among teens and young…
Misha Kudryshev’s lab at the Max Delbrück Center has identified a potentially new drug target for serotonin, which is involved in depression and schizophre Misha Kudryshev’s lab at the Max Delbrück Center…
Rain and water in ponds and lakes slowly seeps into the soil, moving through minute cracks to refill underground aquifers. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often described as forever chemicals, can tag…
Every day, people die waiting for an organ transplant. Time is at a premium, not just for those awaiting organs, but also for the organs themselves, which can deteriorate rapidly during transportation.…
A cellular link between obesity and atrial fibrillation — a heart condition that afflicts over 33 million people worldwide — presents a promising target for new therapies, researchers from the University of…
A team of researchers has developed a radical new technique for analyzing evidence in sexual assault cases. The new approach could streamline the forensics pipeline and reduce delays in the processing of…
