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Nanoplastics Create an Environment for Parkinson’s To Develop, Study Suggests
The way in which nanoplastics and a specific brain protein, α-synuclein, interact could create changes in the body that give rise to Parkinson’s disease (PD) and other related dementias, a new study suggests.
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Novel Pill-Sized Device Can Monitor Breathing From the Gut
Scientists have developed an ingestible device that can safely monitor vital signs like breathing and heart rate from inside humans. The tool has the potential to provide accessible and convenient care for people at risk of opioid overdose.
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Most Americans Are Oblivious to “Forever Chemicals” and Their Risks
Scientists conducting the first generalized US study on public awareness of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, found most Americans do not know what the substances are or have knowledge of any potential associated risks.
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Bumblebees Can’t Taste Pesticides in Their Nectar
In a behavioral experiment, bees consumed the same amount of food, regardless of whether the solution contained pesticides or not, even when the pesticides were at concentrations high enough to “make the bees very ill.”
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Obesity Linked to Burning Less Energy During Daytime
A new study has shown that body weight significantly impacts the timing and manner in which the human body burns energy. This research could offer new insights into understanding and managing obesity.
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Vitamin B12 Boosts Cell Reprogramming Efficiency
Researchers at IRB Barcelona discover that vitamin B12 significantly boosts the efficiency of cellular reprogramming, thus holding promise for regenerative medicine.
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Mutant Immune Cells in the Brain Heighten Alzheimer's Risk
A new MIT study finds that microglia with mutant TREM2 protein reduce brain circuit connections, promote inflammation and contribute to Alzheimer’s pathology in other ways.
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Antibody Turbocharges the Immune System Against Cancer
A new study has identified an antibody that can supercharge the immune system, helping to overcome a previously unknown mechanism by which cancer cells prevent phagocytosis.
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Maternal Stress During Pregnancy Shows Small Link to Kids' Behavioral Problems
Children whose mothers are highly stressed, anxious or depressed during pregnancy may be at higher risk for mental health and behavior issues during their childhood and teen years.
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Gene Expression Link to Suicide Explored
Suicidal behavior is driven by a mix of psychological, social and biological factors. New research has identified overactive inflammation and loss of critical protection mechanisms in the brain as potential contributors to suicide risk.
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