Researchers link gut microbe to cancer-fighting immune response
Lincoln researchers are the first to show that metabolites produced by certain gut bacteria can positively affect the body's immune response to cancer.
Jul 15, 2026
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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: News and Research on Amino Acids
MeSH tree: D12.125
Imaging study reveals widespread brain connection loss in schizophrenia
Research involving a Rutgers professor sheds new light on the biological basis of schizophrenia by directly measuring synaptic connections in the human brain using specialized positron emission tomography (PET) imaging.
Jul 14, 2026
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Common mucus-clearing treatments don't help ICU patients breathe easier and may cause harm, clinical trial finds
For patients struggling to breathe because of acute respiratory failure, clearing mucus from the airways is a routine part of treatment. Mucoactive agents are widely used for this purpose. But after years of clinical use, ...
Could creatine help depression? What five clinical trials show so far
Could the same supplement many people take to build muscle also help treat depression?
Jul 1, 2026
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Fatty liver drives a more dangerous form of colorectal cancer spread, study reveals
Researchers at VIB and KU Leuven, with international partners, have uncovered how fatty liver disease can fuel the most aggressive form of metastatic colorectal cancer. The findings, which appear in the journal Nature, not ...
Jul 1, 2026
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Special protein in the brain's cleansing system may contribute to loss of brain function in Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive and permanent loss of nerve cells in the brain. The breakdown causes memory loss, functional impairment and personality changes. In a new study published in Nature Aging, researchers found ...
Jun 25, 2026
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Blocking a female-only GABA signal that helps glioblastoma evade immunity may boost survival
Researchers have identified a critical biological difference in how glioblastoma develops in male and female laboratory models, pinpointing an immune pathway that fuels tumor growth only in females. The study shows that the ...
Jun 23, 2026
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Mediterranean-inspired diet with added methionine extends healthy lifespan in mice
A plant- and fish-based, low-protein diet paired with small amounts of an amino acid commonly found in eggs, meat and dairy increased healthy lifespan and decreased frailty and fat mass in mice, according to a new USC study ...
Jun 23, 2026
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Molecular clues in maternal blood may predict preterm birth
New research has found signs that may help researchers better understand why some babies are born early. Some signs are present as early as the first trimester.
Jun 16, 2026
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Common weed killer may affect hormones tied to pregnancy and fetal development, new research finds
Exposure to glyphosate, the active ingredient in many weedkillers, was linked to changes in several hormones that support pregnancy and fetal development—in one of the few studies to examine how a widely used herbicide may ...
Jun 16, 2026
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