Engineers turn skin cells directly into neurons for cell therapy
MIT researchers achieved over 1,000% yield with their novel method that could lead to new therapies for spinal cord injuries or diseases.
Food is medicine: US perception survey shows strong public support
At Tufts University, researchers found most participants support healthy food prescriptions, with 3,000 surveyed citing cost as a key barrier.
How our lungs back up the bone marrow to make our blood
Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco uncovered a lung-based stem cell reservoir that can restore bone marrow.
An orange a day could cut depression risk by 20 percent
Researchers at Harvard Medical School reveal daily citrus consumption may bolster mood by influencing gut bacteria.
These hormones may prevent wrinkles, hair greying
Researchers at the University of Münster reveal that hormones such as insulin-like growth factor 1, growth hormone, estrogens, retinoids and melatonin could form future anti-ageing treatments.
Using CRISPR to remove extra chromosomes in Down syndrome
Researchers at the University of Tokyo removed the extra chromosome from trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) human cell lines, restoring normal gene expression.
Dessert stomach identified in the brain
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute discovered that nerve cells that tell to mice they are full also make them crave sweets.
Flame-free scented candles produce as many potentially harmful nanoparticles as car engines
A dedicated “tiny house lab” at Purdue University reveals everyday chemical products can produce surprising levels of potentially harmful nanoparticles indoors.
Long-term yoghurt consumption tied to decrease in type of colorectal cancer
Mass General Brigham researchers found that consuming two or more servings of yogurt per week was associated with 20% lower rates of Bifidobacterium-positive proximal colon cancer.
Playful ‘lemonading’ helps people cope with adversity
A large-scale study from Oregon State University in the US shows how a playful outlook fosters resilience and creativity in difficult times, encouraging active adaptation.