Researchers identified a natural 'brake' within the innate immune system: the inhibitory receptor Siglec-E (SigE) and its human counterparts, Siglec-7 and Siglec-9. This receptor helps prevent...
A systematic evidence review finds that consuming cannabis while pregnant appears to increase the odds of preterm birth, low birth weight and infant death.
Depression, schizophrenia and other mental health conditions affect 1 in 4 people in their lifetime, but mechanisms underlying these conditions are poorly understood. New research has...
Researchers have uncovered multiple new genes and genetic pathways that could lead to repurposing hundreds of existing drugs for osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis.
Scientists have uncovered why vaccines can elicit a stronger immune response if they are administered in the same arm.
In the past 20 years, the average rate of obesity among adults in the United States has risen by approximately 30 percent, but the rate of...
A new bone marrow imaging technique could change treatment for cancer, autoimmune disease and musculoskeletal disorders.
Cinnamon is one of the oldest and most commonly used spices in the world, but a new study indicates a compound in it could interfere with...
Researchers in the field of exposomics explain how cutting-edge technologies are unlocking this biological archive, ushering in a new era of disease prevention and personalized medicine.
The iCares bandage uses innovative microfluidic components, sensors, and machine learning to sample and analyze wounds and provide data to help patients and caregivers make treatment...