New study shows air quality impacts imagination and inventiveness
Air quality in the office may affect our level of creativity at work, scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have found.
Study reveals hidden inactive form of p38a protein
p38a protein, a key enzyme in the regulation of various cellular functions, plays a crucial role in some diseases, including cancer, chronic inflammation, and neurodegenerative conditions.
Patient-specific muscle models pave way for personalized neuromuscular therapies
Scientists have so far identified around 800 different neuromuscular diseases. These conditions are caused by problems in the way muscle cells, motor neurons and peripheral cells interact.
Kyoto scientists map double whammy gene clusters for anxiety disorders
Anxiety disorders (ADs) affect more than 280 million people worldwide, making them one of the most common mental health conditions. ADs have a genetic basis as seen from inheritance in…
Connecting the Pieces for Better Cardiovascular, Kidney, and Metabolic Health
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission.By April Hopcroft Experts in diabetes care recently shared valuable insights for managing kidney health, lipid levels, glucose, and body weight on a…
Groundbreaking genome-editing technique holds promise for treating Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease
Scientific advances in the last century have changed our world significantly. For example, the world of genetics has opened doors to a myriad of possibilities: augmented human capabilities, cures for…
Scientists design non-hallucinogenic psychedelic treatments potentially accelerating research on mental health benefits
Researchers identified 5-hydroxytryptamine 2A (5-HT2A) receptor (5-HT2AR) signaling pathways associated with psychedelic potential.
From Neanderthals to now: Tracing the evolution of human sleep cycles
Researchers examined the differences in circadian biology between the ancestors of modern humans and the archaic hominins such as Denisovans and Neanderthals and the contribution of archaic introgression in human…
Bridging ideas to IND: Nona Biosciences’ year of impact in biotechnology
Amidst a backdrop of industry-wide hurdles like inflation, talent scarcities, and stringent regulatory landscapes, Nona Biosciences is showing great promise as an emerging global leader in biotechnology.
When a quick telehealth visit yields multiple surprises beyond a big bill
In September 2022, Elyse Greenblatt of Queens returned home from a trip to Rwanda with a rather unwelcome-back gift: persistent congestion.