October 2, 2018 —
Researchers discovered a self-renewing human skeletal stem cell. This study may one day lead to ways to restore bone, cartilage, and supportive tissues for organs.
October 2, 2018 —
The discovery of direct neural connections between the gut and the brain in mice could lead to a better understanding of appetite and gut health.
October 2, 2018 —
Eliminating old or damaged cells that have stopped dividing reduced signs of brain disease in mice—an important clue for developing treatments for neurodegenerative brain diseases.
September 25, 2018 —
A large clinical trial found that a daily low-dose aspirin doesn’t have the same benefits for healthy older adults as it does for those who’ve had a heart attack or stroke.
September 25, 2018 —
Primary and metastatic tumors within an individual all likely rely on the same mutations to grow and spread, suggesting that precision treatments could be chosen based on a single sample.
September 25, 2018 —
In a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease, access to exercise stimulated the growth of new nerve cells in the brain and reduced memory problems. The findings pave the way for studies in people.
