A team of scientists at Texas A&M University discovered that excess RNA can disrupt the machinery cells use to produce energy, even without activating the immune defenses researchers initially suspected were responsible….
Could a Blood Test Detect Depression? Scientists Find a Clue
Depression is diagnosed today by evaluating a patient’s symptoms. Lab tests can help rule out other illnesses, but no objective biological test confirms depression itself. That’s the backdrop for a study by…
Astronauts’ Hearts Reveal an Unexpected Ability That Could Help Future Mars Missions
After nearly six months in space, 13 astronauts helped scientists examine how the human heart adjusts to prolonged weightlessness and responds when gravity returns. Researchers from Northwestern University, UT Southwestern Medical Center,…
Scientists Discover a Plant Compound That Could Help Stop Rheumatoid Arthritis Inflammation
Scientists studying a compound found in medicinal plant bark have uncovered a possible new way to treat rheumatoid arthritis. In a 21-day experiment, researchers found that obakulactone reduced joint swelling and inflammatory…
Getting Pregnant Again Too Soon May Speed Up Biological Aging, Scientists Say
Pregnancy remodels a woman’s hormones, immune system, and metabolism, and scientists are still working to determine how much of that reverses after the baby arrives, and how much lingers. A peer-reviewed review…
Scientists Find Chronic Back Pain Activates a Brain Network Linked to Personal Identity
Bending down to tie a shoe or picking up a bag of groceries can trigger a flare in someone with chronic back pain. Researchers at UC San Diego wanted to know what…
Scientists Tested a Protein 2,000 Times Sweeter Than Sugar in Ice Cream. The Results Are Promising
Ice cream can be a complicated treat for people watching their blood sugar. Its sweetness is part of the appeal, but the sugar it contains can cause glucose levels to rise after…
Scientists May Have Found Why Women’s Skin Heals Faster Than Men’s
Female skin repairs cuts faster than male skin because estrogen synchronizes stem cell division, while testosterone pushes male cells to mature and exit the repair zone early. Anyone who has watched a…
Speaking Another Language May Help Your Brain Age Slower, Research Finds
Speaking multiple languages doesn’t just make international travel easier; it actively keeps the human brain biologically younger for up to 13 years. Most people treat foreign language apps like a guilty pleasure…
New Study Reveals How Cholesterol-Lowering Statins May Trigger Muscle Pain and Weakness
Scientists have identified how a widely prescribed cholesterol medication can interfere with a protein that controls muscle movement, offering new insight into certain statin-associated side effects. Researchers at the University of British…