Scientists discover protein that triggers diabetic blindness
Researchers led by scientists at UCL have discovered a protein that appears to set off diabetic retinopathy, a common eye disease caused by high blood...
Golden Retriever genes linked to anxiety, aggression, and intelligence in humans
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have uncovered new insights into the emotional lives of dogs, helping explain why some golden retrievers are...
A 4,000-year-old sheep reveals the secret of an ancient plague
During the Middle Ages, a devastating plague wiped out roughly one third of Europe's population. The disease spread through fleas that carried the...
Mayo Clinic discovers rare gene mutation that causes fatty liver disease
Scientists at Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine have identified a rare genetic variant that can directly cause metabolic...
Scientists discover a brain signal that may trigger autism’s domino effect
The brain relies on countless chemical messages to keep its networks running smoothly. One way to imagine this system is like traffic lights guiding...
Scientists discover hidden brain cells that may stop Alzheimer’s tau buildup
The accumulation of tau protein in the brain is a defining feature of Alzheimer's disease. In a study published March 5 in the Cell Press journalCell...
Parents’ stress may be quietly driving childhood obesity, Yale study finds
Childhood obesity has been increasing in recent years. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, about one in five children and teenagers in...
A new “magic mushroom” drug could treat depression without psychedelic hallucinations
Psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in "magic mushrooms," has drawn growing interest from scientists studying treatments for conditions such as...
Brain scans reveal how ketamine quickly lifts severe depression
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a major global health problem and one of the leading causes of disability. About 30% of people diagnosed with...
Omega-3 fish oil supplements cut heart attacks and strokes by 43% in dialysis patients
A daily fish oil supplement may help lower the risk of serious cardiovascular complications in people undergoing dialysis for kidney failure. The...
