Unexpected role of mTORC2 protein in colorectal cancer
New results from researchers at MedUni Vienna’s Center for Pathobiochemistry and Genetics show that a protein called mTORC2, which is the target of newly developed […]
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Men with breast cancer face high mortality rates: Study
Men with breast cancer are more likely to die than their female counterparts, across all stages of disease, with the disparity persisting even when clinical […]
Read moreA blood factor involved in weight loss and aging
Aging is a process that affects all functions of the human body, particularly brain function. However, aging can be delayed through lifestyle changes (physical exercise, […]
Read moreThe voice unmasked: How we hear image, emotion and identity
As the Australian premier season of The Masked Singer draws to a close, fans are listening hard to guess which celebrities remain behind the weird […]
Read moreLess inflammation = better healing
Myocardial infarction (MI), commonly called heart attack, remains a leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide, raising an urgent need for novel therapies. Acute MI […]
Read moreFirst evidence of immune response targeting brain cells in autism
Autism spectrum disorders affect one in 59 American children by age eight. With no known quantitative biological features, autism diagnoses are currently based on expert […]
Read moreWhen it comes to cancer, fighting words might be the wrong approach
aney had severe pneumonia and stomach cancer that had spread to her bones and liver. She endured surgery, several rounds of chemotherapy and many overnight […]
Read moreStudy focuses on repair and reversal of damage caused by Huntington’s disease
A new study examining the role that star-shaped brain cells called astrocytes play in Huntington’s disease has identified a potential strategy that may halt the […]
Read moreDeaf infants more attuned to parent’s visual cues, study shows
Eye gaze helps infants communicate. Through everyday interactions, eye gaze establishes a social connection between parent and child and is linked to early word learning. […]
Read moreAcceptance and commitment therapy may ease fear of recurrence in cancer survivors
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) shows promise for treating fear of cancer recurrence in women who have survived breast cancer. The first of its kind […]
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