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It has been suspected for some time that viral infections contribute to the genesis and development of neurodegenerative diseases. Laboratory studies now suggest a mechanism that does not require infection by external pathogens.

A study of 14 astronauts suggests that even though space travel destroys red blood cells and bones, the body manages to restore them after returning to Earth thanks to the fat stored in the bone marrow.

Immune cells present in people months before influenza infection could more accurately predict if an individual would develop symptoms than current methods which primarily rely on antibody levels.

A study demonstrated that the partial substitution of red and processed meat with pea- and faba bean–based food products ensured sufficient intake of amino acids in the diet and did not negatively affect bone metabolism.

Naked mole-rats are the longest-living rodents with an exceptionally long lifespan of over 37 years with a unique ability to delay aging and resist age-related diseases, such as cancer.

Our movements are controlled by multiple neural pathways that connect the brain and spinal cord. However, this flow of neural information is compromised in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

A new tool that can align data from slices of tissue to discern the 3D makeup of the tissue could allow for a much deep understanding of tissue biology.

New animal research suggests that little-studied brain cells known as astrocytes are major players in controlling sleep need and may someday help humans go without sleep for longer without negative consequences.

The ability to sense mechanical stimuli, like touch or blood pressure, is essential to physiological processes in humans. New research has revealed critical information about how the sensory ion channel PIEZO1 changes shape to function.

Researchers have developed a new method to reprogram human somatic cells to mimic embryonic stem cells better, with significant implications for biomedical and therapeutic uses.