An asthma drug called formoterol may help reverse MASH-related liver damage, prompting new clinical trials…
Browsing: Disease
Disease refers to a condition that disrupts the normal functioning of the body or mind, often characterized by specific signs and symptoms. It can result from infections, genetic mutations, environmental exposures, lifestyle factors, or a combination of these. Diseases range from acute, short-term illnesses to chronic, long-term conditions, and can affect individuals or spread across populations. Scientific research into the causes, mechanisms, treatments, and prevention of disease plays a vital role in improving public health, advancing medicine, and responding to emerging health threats. This page features the latest discoveries and breakthroughs in understanding, diagnosing, and managing diseases of all kinds.
A new study suggests that certain genetic diseases may be treatable with carefully matched vitamins,…
A tick protein that inhibits multiple immune signals could lead to better treatments for autoimmune…
A new study from researchers highlights an unexpected player in Alzheimer’s disease: aging astrocytes. Senescent…
A key protein, LRG1, was identified as the early cause of diabetic eye damage, and…
An international team of researchers led by Duke-NUS has identified rare mutations in the SPNS1…
Gut microbes produce D-lactate that worsens metabolism. A trap for it restores healthier blood sugar…
A Phase 1 clinical trial has shown that an antibody developed at Stanford Medicine can…
A newly found organelle, the hemifusome, helps manage cellular recycling. It may play a role…
Repositioning genes awakens fetal hemoglobin to treat disease. CRISPR editing may change future gene therapy.…
Portable technology captures molecules in breath to support medical care, from managing diabetes to monitoring…
The discovery broadens the known spectrum of this rare disorder, emphasizing the critical role of…
Researchers from Osaka University have discovered that tricaprin enhances survival in patients with a newly…
Chemistry researchers at Case Western Reserve University have identified specific markers that could pave the…
A new study identifies Florida spot keratopathy (FSK) as a stable, benign eye condition in…
Researchers at Washington University have discovered a new genetic disorder affecting protein folding, offering potential…
Researchers created an interactive molecular map of the human body called COmics, based on extensive…
Researchers have identified steroids and other small molecules that can boost immune responses by training…