Recent research points to the potential utility of a familiar sounding foe-herpes virus-in the fight against cancer.
The idea: the virus has evolved to commandeer cellular machinery in order activate signaling pathways inside cells and these…
Recent research points to the potential utility of a familiar sounding foe-herpes virus-in the fight against cancer.
The idea: the virus has evolved to commandeer cellular machinery in order activate signaling pathways inside cells and these…
When a baby born in Philadelphia was announced as the first person to get a gene therapy designed just for him, many people hailed the achievement as a starting point to treat virtually any genetic disease.
But there is a long road…
In celiac disease, the consumption of gluten, which is found in wheat, rye, barley, and some other grains and food products, causes the immune system to erroneously attack the intestine. This leads to…
Cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, is a clear, colorless liquid that plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and function of your central nervous system. It cushions the brain and spinal cord, provides nutrients and removes waste products….
The probability of any American having dementia in their lifetime may be far greater than previously thought. For instance, a 2025 study that tracked a large sample of American adults across more than three decades found that their average…
Male fertility rates have been plummeting over the past half-century. An analysis from 1992 noted a steady decrease in sperm counts and quality since the 1940s. A more recent study found that male infertility rates increased nearly 80% from…
Since his inauguration in January 2025, President Donald Trump has issued several executive orders that seek to limit federal recognition of transgender people. These orders have attempted to ban transgender athletes from women’s sports,…
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is usually associated with the image of a child jumping off walls and being…
A new study reveals the biological secret to the Zika virus’s infectious success: Zika uses host cells’ own “self-care” system of clearing away useless molecules to suppress the host proteins that the virus has employed to get into those cells in…
Researchers have found that central body fat, especially around the abdomen, is more strongly linked to psoriasis risk than total body fat, particularly in women. This link between central fat and psoriasis remained consistent regardless of…