by Kate Blackwood, Cornell University Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Chewing a bagel while reading the morning news, speaking while driving, dislodging a piece of food stuck between two teeth: In these and other tasks, the tongue and the brain coordinate intricate movements without conscious attention, but the exact pathway in the brain has been largely unexplored....
Year: <span>2025</span>
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Computer simulations detail ‘protein clumps’ linked to Huntington’s disease
by University of Bergen Visualization of protein clumps associated with Huntington’s disease, produced by combining simulations and several complementary types of experiments. Credit: Markus Miettinen, UiB/CBU. University of Bergen researcher Markus Miettinen is among the first scientists to provide a detailed description of protein clumps associated with Huntington’s disease. The findings, which could pave the way...
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Bile acids’ surprising role in food allergy treatment revealed
by Brittany Phillips, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine Conclusions. Credit: Pediatric Allergy and Immunology (2024). DOI: 10.1111/pai.14267 Metabolites—small molecules within cells, biofluids, tissues or organisms—play an integral role in various diseases, and studying the many metabolites (metabolomics) can teach us how the body works in ways that help researchers develop new treatments, especially...
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Discovery of immune-boosting fibroblasts offers hope for cancer patients
by University of Southampton Schematic of Pan-Cancer Fibroblast Atlas (PCFA) including anatomical sites, sample/fibroblast numbers and original publications. Credit: Molecular Cancer (2025). DOI: 10.1186/s12943-024-02191-9 Southampton scientists working to improve survival for cancer patients have identified a key characteristic of the disease that could make treatment more effective. The aim of the University of Southampton study is for patients...
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Loneliness linked to proteins that may increase disease risk and mortality
by Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian, Christelle Langley, Chun Shen, Jianfeng Feng, The Conversation Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Human beings are inherently social. We thrive on connection, communication and shared experiences, which help shape our identities and foster a sense of belonging. Yet, in an increasingly digital and fast-paced world, feelings of loneliness and social isolation have become...
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Why seeing the same doctor could save your life
by James Goodwin, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Seeing the same GP each time has its advantages, and it is more important than it may seem. A milestone review examining 1.4 million patients worldwide found that those who do not see the same doctor regularly are more likely to die within a certain period. This consistent relationship...
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Biolasers light up circulating tumor cells in the bloodstream
by Ananya Sen, University of Michigan The stained cancer cells are sandwiched between two mirrors and an excitation laser is shone at them one cell at a time. Credit: Jacob Dwyer, Michigan Medicine Researchers from the University of Michigan have developed a way of detecting circulating tumor cells in the bloodstream of pancreatic cancer and lung...
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Can vitamin C keep the common cold away?
by Jason Howland, Mayo Clinic Credit: CC0 Public Domain Winter is flu and cold season. Will taking in more vitamin C keep you healthier and prevent illness? Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family physician, explains more about the health benefits of vitamin C in this Mayo Clinic Minute. Want to keep the common cold away this winter?...
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Study details how ketones improve blood flow to the heart
by Masonic Medical Research Institute Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A research team led by Matthew Nystoriak, Ph.D., associate professor of biomedical research and translational medicine at Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI), has uncovered groundbreaking insights into heart health in a study titled “Myocardial Hyperemia via Cardiomyocyte Catabolism of β-Hydroxybutyrate.” The research highlights how a ketone body called β-hydroxybutyrate...
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Streamlined approach to testing for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia improves diagnostic accuracy
by Association for Diagnostic and Laboratory Medicine Relationship between HIT ELISA % heparin inhibition, low-heparin OD, and SRA results for nonnegative HIT ELISAs with corresponding SRA testing during the analysis period (December 7, 2016–December 31, 2021). Credit: The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine (2025). DOI: 10.1093/jalm/jfae131 A new study appearing in The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine (JALM) has found that...