Cart is empty Even when we think we are holding our gaze perfectly still, our eyes make tiny, involuntary movements. While these “fixational eye movements” might seem like they would blur our vision, new research reveals they actually help us see fine details more clearly.
Genetic map identifies 1,000 potential kidney disease treatment targets
More than 1,000 genes may serve as possible treatment targets for individuals with kidney disease, according to a new study, published in Science, by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
Scientists uncover key mechanism linking microtubules and chemotherapy, enhancing cancer drug efficacy
A joint research team from the LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) and the Faculty of Science at the University of Hong Kong has uncovered an unexpected interaction between chemotherapeutic agents and a crucial efficacy marker.
Unexpected X chromosome findings challenge assumptions about sex differences in human disease
Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden made an unexpected discovery while investigating genetically unique women. Their insights advance our understanding of our most enigmatic chromosome, the X chromosome.
Disruption of a single amino acid in a cellular protein makes breast cancer cells behave like stem cells
Vimentin is a type III intermediate filament (IF) protein normally expressed in cells that develop into connective tissue, blood vessels, and lymphatic tissue (mesenchymal cells). Despite being widely studied, its role in tumor growth and progression remains unexplored.
MRI study uncovers enlarged hippocampus in long COVID and ME/CFS patients
Striking brain similarities have been detected in patients who experience long COVID and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), in particular, a larger than normal hippocampus.
As more Americans work later in life, poll shows positive health impacts, especially for those over 65
Having a job—whether it’s working for someone else or being their own boss—gives older Americans more than just a way to earn money or get health insurance, a new poll finds.
Born too late? Climate change may be delaying births, suggests study
New Curtin University research has found exposure to outdoor air pollution and extreme temperatures during pregnancy may increase the risk of prolonged pregnancy, offering new insights into the impact of climate change on maternal health.
Shark attacks plummeted worldwide last year, data reveal
It was a bit safer to go into the water last year: Unprovoked shark attacks worldwide fell by about a third in 2024 compared to the year before, new data show.
Method to measure blood-brain barrier permeability accurately developed
For decades, scientists across the globe have investigated methods to accurately measure drug permeability across the blood-brain barrier, a compact layer of cells that protect the brain from potentially dangerous substances and microbes. They struggled with a number of parameters, such as blood flow and binding to plasma proteins, which were shown to impact permeability in different ways.