Grow Faster – New Vaccine Shows “Very Promising” Results
New research presents a potential solution to a bacterial infection that impacts 160 million people globally. A new study in Nature Communications reveals that a…
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A 90% Drop in Drinking: The Power of Gene Therapy in Treating Alcohol Use Disorder
Already used to treat Parkinson’s disease, researchers found surgical treatment dramatically reduced chronic heavy drinking. A form of gene therapy currently used to treat Parkinson’s…
New Research Paves Way for Potential Universal HIV Cure
New research unveils initial insights into the mechanisms by which stem cell transplantation can eliminate the virus responsible for AIDS. New findings from Oregon Health…
Opioid Epidemic: Teens Rarely Receive Proven Lifesaving Addiction Medication in U.S. Treatment Centers
A new study sheds light on resistance to using buprenorphine — a proven tool in fighting opioid epidemic. New research reveals that only one in…
Using Cannabis Can Worsen Male Fertility – But Are the Effects Permanent?
The research builds on previous discoveries made by OHSU, indicating that persistent use of cannabis could potentially impair male fertility in animal studies. This will…
Global Study Finds Link Between COVID-19 Vaccination and Menstrual Changes
A recent study found a slightly higher risk of heavier periods after COVID-19 vaccination. Researchers emphasize that the changes are small and typically return to…
Cardiologists Explain Risks of Myocarditis From COVID Vaccines vs Risks of Heart Damage From Infection
What the research shows about risks of myocarditis from COVID vaccines versus risks of heart damage from COVID – two pediatric cardiologists explain how to…
“I’ve Never Seen Anything Like That Before” – Pill for Skin Disease Also Curbs Excessive Drinking
A study conducted by OHSU and other research institutions nationwide has yielded promising results for a new treatment of alcohol use disorder. A team of…
Researchers Discover That Immune System Drug Can Significantly Reduce Alcohol Consumption
Researchers at Scripps Research discovered that apremilast (Otezla®) can reduce alcohol consumption by over 50% in individuals with severe alcohol use disorder. A clinical trial…
Grammy Nominees Are a Brainy Bunch: Music Directly Benefits Brain Health
Practicing — or even listening to — music directly benefits brain health and function. The Grammy Awards on Sunday celebrated some of the most accomplished…
Immune Response to COVID-19 Strengthens Over Time – Important Implications for Vaccine Boosters
Study suggests people who have had COVID-19 benefit from vaccination, even if they’ve delayed it. Immunity from COVID-19 appears to gather strength with more time…
245% Increase in Abuse: Children Are Ditching Alcohol for Marijuana
A new paper has revealed 338,727 instances of intentional misuse and abuse for children aged 6 to 18 years old. A recent study published in…
Parkinson’s Breakthrough: Scientists Have Identified a Key Molecule
The discovery could immediately lead to new opportunities for drug development. Adenosine, a neurotransmitter, has been found to act as a brake on dopamine, another…
New Study Casts Doubt on Old Ideas of How Hearing Works
The way humans experience music and speech differs from what was previously thought. This is the finding of a study conducted by researchers from Linköping…
New Insight Into Brain Function – Researchers Have Identified a Long-Sought Gene-Encoded Protein
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have discovered a key molecule that contributes to understanding and treating neurological diseases like epilepsy and autism. Researchers…
Scientists Discover Mechanism of Hearing in Near-Atomic Detail
Discovery made possible by state-of-the-art imaging and more than 60 million worms. For the first time and in near-atomic detail, scientists at Oregon Health &…
Startling News: Chronic Health Conditions Are Far More Common in Recent Generations
Compared to previous generations, older adults are more likely to experience a variety of health ailments According to Penn State and Texas State University research,…
Exploring Underground Ecosystems: Scientists Identify New Soil Viruses
PNNL scientists discover new soil viruses The unsung hero of our lives is soil. It nourishes crops to give humans with food, drains rainfall into…
