Will Expired Medicine Derail Future Mars Missions?
Medications commonly used by astronauts aboard the International Space Station might be ineffective or harmful on a multi-year mission to Mars. A Duke Health study…
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Duke Researchers Discover Breakthrough To Reverse Liver Aging
A study on mice offers promising results for millions suffering from non-alcoholic liver disease. The liver, despite being one of the body’s most robust organs,…
Blood Test Detects Knee Osteoarthritis 8 Years Before X-Rays
Early detection of knee osteoarthritis could lead to therapies that slow progression and restore joint health. A blood test successfully predicted knee osteoarthritis at least…
Nerve Overgrowth: Unlocking the Secret Behind Persistent UTI Pain
A study reveals that overgrowth of nerve cells in the bladder is the cause of persistent pain in recurrent UTIs, pointing to new, more effective…
Triple Threat – Single Vaccine Protects Against Three Deadly Strains of Coronavirus
Studies in mice confirm that a vaccine candidate could target SARS and MERS strains. A promising vaccine targeting three lethal coronaviruses has proven effective in…
Turning Back the Clock: Surgical Procedure Slows Cellular Aging and Extends Lifespan by up to 10%
The more extended the period that the animals shared circulatory systems, the more sustained the benefits were to the older mouse. A process of surgically…
Debunked: Study Finds No Connection Between Common Fungus and Pancreatic Cancer
A study conducted four years ago suggested a potential link between a common type of fungus and the development of pancreatic cancer, providing a promising…
Oxytocin Hormone – Widely Used as an Autism Treatment – Shows No Benefit
Multicenter study finds that oxytocin was safe, but ineffective at boosting social skills among children with autism. Oxytocin, a naturally occurring hormone that acts as…
Antibody-Disease Enhancement (ADE) of COVID-19 Does Not Appear To Occur in Animal Models
In the fight against viruses, antibodies have the potential to either block infection or enable infection and make the disease worse, leading to concern about…
Evolution of Pandemic Coronavirus Outlines Path From Animals to Humans – Highlights Future Danger
The virus’s ability to change makes it likely that new human coronaviruses will arise. A team of scientists studying the origin of SARS-CoV-2, the virus…
Flavoring Ingredient in E-Cigarettes Exceeds Safety Levels
Although banned as a food additive, pulegone is unregulated in tobacco products. A potential carcinogen that has been banned as a food additive is present…
Brain Damage From Adolescent Alcohol Exposure in Rats Reversed by Alzheimer’s Drug
Results offer clues to how adolescent binge drinking changes learning and memory in young adults. A drug used to slow cognitive decline in adults with…