Mystery solved: New study reveals how DNA repair genes play a major role in Huntington's disease
A new UCLA Health study(Link is external) has discovered in mouse models that genes associated with repairing mismatched DNA are critical in......
‘Healthy’ Vitamin B12 Levels Not Enough to Ward Off Neuro Decline
Meeting the minimum requirement for vitamin B12, needed to make DNA, red blood cells and nerve tissue, may not actually be enough – particularly......
A new switch for the cell therapies of the future
The body regulates its metabolism precisely and continuously, with specialised cells in the pancreas constantly monitoring the amount of sugar in......
Largest Study Ever Done on Cannabis and Brain Function Finds Impact on Working Memory
AURORA, Colo. (Jan. 28, 2025) – A new study published today in JAMA Network Open explores the effects of both recent and lifetime cannabis......
New tool reveals disruption of immune cells in blood is linked to cancer outcomes
The tool, described in Nature Genetics, is called Immune Lymphocyte Estimation from Nucleotide Sequencing (ImmuneLENS). It enables researchers......
Socially dominant individuals are more confident but not necessarily more competent
Research from Kent’s School of Psychology has found that people who strive for dominance, whether in personal or professional life, are more......
Scientists discover brain mechanism that helps overcome fear
Research reveals how the brain learns to suppress instinctive fear responses, pointing to new potential targets for PTSD and anxiety treatmentsRes......
A single protein may have helped shape the emergence of spoken language
The origins of human language remain mysterious. Are we the only animals truly capable of complex speech? Are Homo sapiens the only hominids who......