“A factor found in umbilical cord blood could become the basis for developing a new therapy to fight harmful inflammation, University of Utah School of Medicine researchers report. When given […]
Category: Science
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for TBI &post-concussion syndrome
“Review of 5 trials finds hyperbaric oxygen/air have therapeutic effects on TBI &post-concussion syndrome.”
Researchers Identify Characteristic Chemical Signature for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
“…our findings show that the cellular metabolic response is the same in patients,” said the author. “And interestingly, it’s chemically similar to the dauer state you see in some organisms, […]
Dengue vaccine may increase risk of severe disease if used in areas with low rates of infection
“The research, published in the journal Science, analysed all publicly available clinical trial data for the vaccine. The results suggest that in people who have never been exposed to dengue […]
Microbiota Induced Vitamin A Deficiency
“The study also suggests that bacteria in the gut can directly influence a person’s vitamin A metabolism, which may contribute to the risks for this cancer.”
Good Viruses Discovered in Gut Bacteria
“Most virologists are looking at how viruses cause disease,” said Mark Young, PhD, from Montana State University. “We’re flipping that around, and looking at the possible role for viruses in […]
Can pomegranates protect the brain from dementia?
“A diet rich in pomegranates had significant positive impacts for the brain health of mice with Alzheimer’s disease, an international research team led by the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing […]
Zinc found to reverse brain cell changes in autism
Lead investigator at the University of Auckland, Associate Professor Johanna Montgomery from the University’s Department of Physiology and Centre for Brain Research, spoke of a new study published today in […]
Tasmanian devils evolve to resist deadly cancer
“Andrew Storfer, WSU professor of biology, and an international team of scientists discovered that two regions in the genomes of Australia’s iconic marsupials are changing in response to the rapid […]
Vacation and Meditation Impact Stress Response- and Immune Function-Related Gene Activity
“The team found that a resort vacation provides a strong and immediate impact on molecular networks associated with stress and immune pathways […]. A meditation retreat, for those who already […]