Newly-found gut bacteria linked to reduced levels of the harmful cholesterol that contributes to cardiovascular disease. Continue reading Move over Cheerios – gut microbes lower cholesterol just fine
Researchers have discovered that persistent COVID infections may contribute to viral evolution and long COVID. Continue reading Long COVID and Persistent Infections and Future Re-Infections, Oh My!
Researchers have discovered how HIV-1 transports its viral contents into our cell nucleus. Continue reading How does HIV-1 squeeze itself into a cell nucleus?
Scientists reveal a key role of gut bacteria in preserving health and fighting disease. Continue reading Gut Cells Don’t Only Digest Food – They Also Fight Disease
Scientists have developed models that can predict disease predisposition based on how “old” organs appear. Continue reading Your Liver is a Teenager and Your Heart is a Grandmother
Researchers have discovered unique compartments in bacteria that could lead to new treatment options for bacterial infections in humans. Continue reading Bacteria have organelles too!
Scientists have discovered that mitochondria bursting may cause cellular aging. Continue reading Aging? Blame your mitochondria
Using a well-established non-human primate model, researchers were able to successfully treat alcohol use disorder with a gene therapy targeting the dopamine reward system. Continue reading Gene therapy for alcoholism successful in monkeys
by Ya’el Courtney In 2022, the majority of Americans (52%) followed a particular diet or eating pattern, primarily motivated by two things: a desire to protect long-term health and a desire to lose weight. According to data from the International Food Information Council, 23 million Americans chose to follow a ketogenic, or “keto”, diet last year to work towards these goals. This number has more … Continue reading Keto – It’s Probably Not Right for You
by Ryan Camirefigures by Shreya Mantri Many of us exercise and push ourselves to new limits without a specific goal; we lace up our sneakers and don our neon running shorts for the purest of intentions – to ‘stay healthy’. But what exactly does this mean? Most of us think only of the physical benefits reaped by our hardworking muscles. Exercise can help improve heart … Continue reading Exercise in a bottle? How transferable exercise factors may promote brain health