Scientists discover vitamin B2 may help cancer cells survive
Vitamin B2 is essential for human health, but new research suggests it may also help cancer cells stay alive. Also known as riboflavin, vitamin B2 cannot be produced by the…
Scientists reverse diabetes in mice with lab-grown insulin cells
Scientists in Sweden have developed a more reliable way to create insulin-producing cells from human stem cells, bringing new momentum to efforts to treat type 1 diabetes. The research, published…
For the first time, scientists pinpoint the brain cells behind depression
Researchers at McGill University and the Douglas Institute have discovered that two distinct types of brain cells function differently in people with depression. The findings, published in Nature Genetics, offer…
Scientists remove “zombie” cells and reverse liver damage in mice
UCLA scientists have uncovered a harmful group of immune cells that quietly builds up in aging tissues and in the livers of people with fatty liver disease. When these cells…
Solar cells just did the “impossible” with this 130% breakthrough
Solar power plays a major role in efforts to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and address climate change. The Sun delivers an immense amount of energy to Earth every moment,…
Depression may start with an energy problem in brain cells
Researchers may have identified a promising new approach to diagnosing and treating major depression at its earliest stage, potentially improving the chances of recovery for many patients. Scientists at the…
How the body really ages: 7 million cells mapped across 21 organs
Growing older brings a higher risk of serious illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, and dementia. For years, researchers have tackled these conditions individually. Now, many scientists are stepping back…
This reengineered HPV vaccine trains T cells to hunt down cancer
Over the last decade, scientists at Northwestern University have identified a key insight about how vaccines work. The ingredients matter, but the way those ingredients are physically arranged can dramatically…
Scientists discover hidden brain cells that help heal spinal cord injuries
Researchers at Cedars-Sinai have identified a biological repair process that could eventually lead to new treatments for spinal cord injuries, stroke, and neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis. The findings,…
Scientists discover protein that rejuvenates aging brain cells
Scientists at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore have identified a protein that may help restore the brain’s ability to produce new cells…