Study reveals role of key protein in balancing immune response to viral infection

Study reveals role of key protein in balancing immune response to viral infection

Researchers have uncovered the regulatory mechanism of a specific protein that plays a key role in balancing immune responses triggered by viral infections in mammalian cells. These findings may help …

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Study: Deadly deer disease may be linked to hunter deaths

Study: Deadly deer disease may be linked to hunter deaths

A deadly disease affecting deer may be cause for concern among hunters and venison lovers. A new medical study suggests “potential cross-species prion transmission.” Chronic wasting disease is highly contagious …

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Chickadees have extraordinary memories.A new study explains why

Chickadees have extraordinary memories.A new study explains why

Graphical summary. Image source: Current Biology (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2024.03.058 Lost your key? Can’t remember where you parked your car? If only you had the memory of tits. These half-ounce birds, …

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Study results better define genetic landscape of cervical neuroendocrine tumors

Study results better define genetic landscape of cervical neuroendocrine tumors

In an ambitious new study, a team including Yale University scientists set out to find potential treatments for patients with a rare neuroendocrine tumor of the cervix (NETc) by understanding …

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Penn State study investigates how caloric restriction affects a person’s telomeres

Penn State study investigates how caloric restriction affects a person's telomeres

Penn State researchers may have uncovered another layer of complexity in the mystery of how diet affects aging. A new study led by researchers in Penn State’s College of Health …

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Large-scale genetic study finds new link between irritable bowel syndrome and cardiovascular system

Large-scale genetic study finds new link between irritable bowel syndrome and cardiovascular system

Image source: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain New research published in journal Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology Uncover common disease mechanisms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). The …

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