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Transcendental Meditation Reduces Burnout, Stress, Fatigue, and Depression

March 05, 2021

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March 05, 2021

Teachers who used transcendental meditation (TM) for four months had significant reductions in burnout, stress, fatigue, and depression, with increases in resilience. Read more

03/05/2021

Researchers Find New Cell Type Implicated in Chronic Pain and Inflammation

March 04, 2021

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March 04, 2021

Dysfunction in anti-inflammatory cells called MRC1+ macrophages are implicated in neuropathic pain. Stimulating the expression of these cells using gene therapy could potentially treat chronic pain. Read more

03/04/2021

New Highly Precise 'Aging Clock' Measures Biological Age With Transcriptomics

March 03, 2021

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March 03, 2021

Changes to the transcriptome, or the full set of messenger RNA molecules that synthesize proteins from genetic material, are linked to biological aging. Read more

03/03/2021

Exercise Slows Down Memory Loss for Alzheimer's Disease Patients

March 01, 2021

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March 01, 2021

In addition to helping to prevent Alzheimer's disease, aerobic exercise may also slow down memory loss in people already diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Read more

03/01/2021

Curcumin, Found in Turmeric, Fights Amyloid Plaques and Improves Fat Metabolism

February 26, 2021

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February 26, 2021

Curcumin suppresses the aggregation of amyloid proteins that accumulate in Alzheimer's disease. In mice, curcumin also improved fat and cholesterol metabolism. Read more

02/26/2021

Boosting the Sirtuin SIRT3 to Treat Lung Fibrosis

February 25, 2021

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February 25, 2021

Aging increases the risk of lung fibrotic disorders; the sirtuin SIRT3 is reduced in these disorders. Boosting SIRT3 reversed the cell dysfunction that causes lung fibrosis, improving the health of aged mice. Read more

02/25/2021

The Genetic Link Between Heart Disease and Liver Health

February 24, 2021

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February 24, 2021

More than one third of genetic variants that increase the risk of coronary artery disease are located in the liver, regulating the expression of genes related to glucose and cholesterol metabolism. Read more

02/24/2021

Neuron Damage in ALS Reversed With New Compound

February 23, 2021

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February 23, 2021

New compound eliminates the degeneration of upper motor neurons that contribute to ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). The compound, NU-9, reduces protein misfolding and clumping. Read more

02/23/2021

Longevity Gene Protects Brain Cells From Stress

February 22, 2021

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February 22, 2021

The gene FOXO3 is associated with longevity and humans living past age 100. New research finds that FOXO3 protects the brain's stem cells from stress-induced damage, preserving its ability to regenerate. Read more

02/22/2021

What Causes Lost Muscle Mass During Menopause?

February 18, 2021

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February 18, 2021

Estrogen deficiency during menopause changes microRNA signaling in skeletal muscle, activating a series of cell-death signaling cascades that are detrimental to muscle mass. Read more

02/18/2021

Biodegradable Microcapsules Deliver Nerve Growth Factor to Grow New Neurons

February 17, 2021

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February 17, 2021

Biodegradable microcapsules encourage the development of new neurons in the hippocampus of the brain by delivering nerve growth factor. If applied to humans, this could reverse many cases of neurodegeneration. Read more

02/17/2021

How Do Muscles Control Fat Metabolism?

February 16, 2021

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February 16, 2021

Skeletal muscle plays a role in controlling glucose levels, which is vital for reducing the risk of metabolic diseases like type 2 diabetes. More skeletal muscle has increased activity of a gene called (KLF15). Read more

02/16/2021

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