Recent research demonstrates that protein phase separation (PPS) is widely present in cells and drives a variety of important biological functions. Protein phase separation at the wrong place or time could create clogs or ...
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Microglial cells are the maintenance workers of the central nervous system (CNS), protecting against pathogens and pruning damaged neurons to help the brain maintain homeostasis. Considered immune cells, microglia work to ...
Sep 19, 2023
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New and unique shear stress patterns can occur in angiogenic capillary (new blood vessel growth) networks, according to a new study titled "Angiogenic microvascular wall shear stress patterns revealed through three-dimensional ...
Sep 18, 2023
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We've known for some time the body mass index (BMI) is an inaccurate measuring stick for assessing someone's weight and associated health. But it continues to be the go-to tool for medical doctors, population researchers ...
Sep 11, 2023
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Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia that affects more than 6.5 million Americans, according to the Alzheimer's Association. To find effective treatments and slow the progression of this debilitating disease, ...
Sep 7, 2023
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As we age, our bodies face numerous challenges, including a decline in immune system function and an increased vulnerability to various health issues. An innovative study has recently shed light on these challenges and unveiled ...
Sep 6, 2023
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Northwestern Medicine scientists have revealed how a gene considered essential for histone modification regulates skin development, according to a recent study published in Nature Communications.
Sep 6, 2023
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A new study has explored the link between infant birthweight, gestational age and future cognitive problems.
Aug 31, 2023
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Ask any neurologist: Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder. The conspicuous symptoms of Parkinson's disease—uncontrollable tremors, slowed down motions, and the feeling that one's feet are stuck to the ground—all stem ...
Aug 21, 2023
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It's more complicated than a fountain of youth, but a team of scientists co-led by Harvard Medical School Professor of Medicine Vadim Gladyshev extended the lives of old mice by connecting their circulatory systems to those ...
Aug 13, 2023
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