Scientists at the University of Cape Town (UCT) have recently discovered a mechanism that promotes the formation of cancer-associated antigens. Researchers in the Scientific Computing Research Unit (SCRU) describe this mechanism as a molecular “switch”…
Category: 5. Health
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Blocking Specific Immune Cell Function Improves Cancer Vaccines
The immune system is made up of various cells that combat disease. Each cell plays a pivotal role in mediating infection to contain and negate its systemic effects. There are several cells that generate innate immunity or the initial response to disease,…
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These 80-year-olds have the memory of 50-year-olds. Scientists now know why
For more than 25 years, researchers at Northwestern Medicine have been studying people age 80 and older known as “SuperAgers” to understand how some individuals maintain exceptional mental sharpness late in life.
These individuals consistently perform on memory tests at levels similar to people…
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For the first time, scientists pinpoint the brain cells behind depression
Researchers at McGill University and the Douglas Institute have discovered that two distinct types of brain cells function differently in people with depression.
The findings, published in Nature Genetics, offer important clues that could lead to new treatments designed to target these specific…
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Simple “gut reset” may stop weight gain after Ozempic or Wegovy
A minimally invasive outpatient procedure may help people avoid regaining weight after stopping popular medications like Ozempic and semaglutide, according to research being presented at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) 2026. About 70% of people who stop these drugs eventually regain much of the…
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Scientists create plastic that destroys viruses on contact
Scientists have created a thin plastic film that can physically destroy viruses the moment they land on its surface. The breakthrough could help reduce the spread of disease from frequently touched items like smartphones, keyboards, and hospital equipment.
Beyond its effectiveness, the material…
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This simple fatty acid could restore failing vision
Changes in eyesight are one of the most common signs of aging. Sit in a dimly lit restaurant with someone over 60, and you will likely hear them say, “Hold on — let me pull out my cell phone. I need more light to read the menu!” But what if that gradual decline in vision could be reversed?
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An experimental new drug for stiff person syndrome restores mobility
CAR T cell therapy wipes out rogue antibodies’ source and improves walking speed in people with the same autoimmune disorder that affects Celine Dion.
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Suicide deaths in U.S. teens and young adults fell after 988 launch
The 988 Lifeline appears to be making a difference for teens and young adults in crisis.
Since 988 replaced the ten digit lifeline in the United States, the suicide mortality of those aged 15 to 34 was 11 percent lower than predicted, suggesting an association between 988 and the…
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How climate change may increase antibiotic resistance
Climate change could increase hard-to-treat bacterial infections, two studies suggest.
Heat boosted antibiotic resistance among bacteria found in artificially warmed grassland soils, researchers report April 22 in Nature. And as drought strips the soil of moisture, antibiotics in…