A recent study by UCLA Health has further explored the cognitive benefits of speaking multiple languages, finding that multilingualism does not only boost general cognitive skills but also may help improve executive function and ease specific symptoms related to autism in children, both with and without the disorder. Published in the journal Autism Research, the … Read more
A groundbreaking study published in Science by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) introduces a novel class of antibodies capable of targeting previously unexplored regions of the malaria parasite. This discovery could revolutionize malaria prevention strategies, offering fresh hope in the global fight against one of the deadliest diseases affecting humanity. Malaria, caused … Read more
A recent study by researchers at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology has highlighted the crucial role of asparagine metabolism in regulating B cell homeostasis and the broader immune response. These findings provide a deeper understanding of germinal center (GC) B cell functionality, shedding light on how metabolism influences immune effectiveness and identifying potential pathways for … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically reshaped our understanding of disease preparedness and response. Central to this effort has been diagnostic testing, a cornerstone in managing the spread of infectious diseases. A groundbreaking study conducted by the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), in collaboration with key federal agencies and experts, has highlighted the critical role … Read more
Researchers at UCLA Health’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have made a significant breakthrough in the understanding of high-risk nonmetastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, challenging conventional perspectives on how the disease is staged and treated. Their study, published in JAMA Network Open, revealed that nearly half of prostate cancer patients previously categorized as nonmetastatic using standard imaging … Read more
A recent study conducted by Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) reveals the promising potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in improving suicide prevention efforts in medical settings. Led by Dr. Colin Walsh, MD, MA, an associate professor of Biomedical Informatics, Medicine, and Psychiatry, the team developed a novel AI system called the Vanderbilt Suicide Attempt and … Read more
Since its discovery in the early 1990s, programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) has become a pivotal target in cancer research. A checkpoint receptor found on immune system cells, particularly T cells, PD-1 plays a crucial role in maintaining immune tolerance. Under normal circumstances, PD-1 functions as a sort of “off switch” to regulate immune … Read more
Metastasis, the process by which tumor cells spread to other parts of the body, is often the deadliest aspect of cancer, including breast cancer. Despite significant advancements in early detection and treatment, metastatic breast cancer remains a major challenge for clinicians. Metastatic cells are able to survive initial therapies and evade immune surveillance, causing tumors … Read more
A groundbreaking study conducted by a team of behavioral scientists at University College London (UCL) has revealed a startling statistic: for long-term smokers, a single cigarette can shorten lifespan by approximately 20 minutes. This revelation, published in an editorial in the journal Addiction, sheds new light on the grave and immediate impact of smoking, offering … Read more
The connection between poor sleep and mental health problems has long intrigued scientists, yet understanding the exact mechanisms behind this link has proven challenging. Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have now shed new light on the subject, identifying specific deficits in brain regions responsible for keeping unwanted thoughts out of mind as … Read more