Researchers led by Alejandro Chade at the University of Missouri studied genes involved in chronic kidney disease using animal models. They found genes linked to kidney damage; silencing one gene lowered fibrosis. The team will map and test gene activity.
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Researchers at the University of Missouri combine in-home sensors and artificial intelligence to track daily changes in people with ALS. The system aims to detect problems early and to alert clinicians for timely action.
Yale researchers found that the protein GLO1 rises in young brains when cellular calcium is high and then falls with age. In animals with an altered RyR2 channel, loss of GLO1 activity linked to worse memory.
Scientists found a mechanical "tipping point" that makes groups of cells switch quickly from healthy to fibrotic states. Collagen fibers, cell spacing and crosslinking control this abrupt change and affect how far mechanical signals travel.
A University of California, Riverside study found that a high-fat diet rich in soybean oil made most mice gain weight. Engineered mice with a different liver protein did not gain weight; oxylipins from linoleic acid may be involved.
Research shows that the Los Angeles fires in January 2025 led to a rise in virtual health care visits, especially for respiratory issues. This suggests that people may turn to online health services during emergencies.
Researchers are introducing AI tools that can improve how tuberculosis is detected and treated. These innovations aim to help communities with limited access to traditional diagnostics.
Researchers are developing new treatments for fibrotic diseases like scleroderma. They have found promising results that may improve patient care.
Research shows that chimpanzees who kill neighbors to expand their territory have more babies that survive.
New research explores the reasons some volcanoes do not erupt explosively. It reveals that gas bubbles form in magma due to shear forces as well as pressure drops.
A new patch may help the heart heal after an attack by delivering healing molecules directly to the damaged area.
A recent study reveals that a common malaria test gives too many false-negative results and may not be reliable. The research suggests removing this test from use in certain areas.
Research leaders stress the importance of African control in health research to ensure prosperity. They highlight opportunities for innovation and local production in healthcare.