Scientists found that after heart injury, immune cells called monocytes travel to the brain and trigger a deep sleep that promotes recovery in both mice and people.
February 13, 2024 —
Scientists identified a protein that triggers changes in mitochondria that lead to reduced fat-burning to promote weight gain in mice fed a high-fat diet.
February 13, 2024 —
Researchers identified how neurons in the human brain encode various elements of speech. The findings might be used to help develop treatments for speech and language disorders.
February 6, 2024 —
Researchers used machine learning to estimate which waters are protected by the Clean Water Act, which provides the basis for federal regulation of water quality, including water for drinking.
January 30, 2024 —
This special Research in Context feature explores approaches to the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and other dementias and the development of strategies to try to prevent their progression.
January 23, 2024 —
After hospitals were purchased by private equity firms, patients had a substantial increase in infections, falls, and other adverse events.
