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Repairing DNA damage: Scientists discover a surprising new benefit of melatonin

Melatonin supplements may help the body repair DNA damage linked to night shift work, according to a small clinical trial…

6 days ago

Human organoids reveal how to reverse “irreversible” nerve damage

Scientists at the University of Cambridge have created tiny lab-grown brain and spinal cord systems that mimic how movement signals…

1 week ago

This simple amino acid supplement greatly reduces Alzheimer’s damage

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive brain disorder and a leading cause of dementia worldwide. Despite years of research, there…

1 month ago

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…

2 months ago

Scientists melt early protein clumps and shut down Alzheimer’s damage

Researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University have turned to concepts from polymer physics to better understand a central feature of Alzheimer's…

7 months ago

Scientists find hidden brain damage from a common pesticide

A new investigation has identified a connection between prenatal exposure to the commonly used insecticide chlorpyrifos (CPF) and measurable differences…

7 months ago

Gum disease may quietly damage the brain, scientists warn

Adults who suffer from gum disease could be more likely to show signs of injury in the brain's white matter,…

7 months ago

Scientists detect hidden brain damage years before MS symptoms

By the time most people begin seeking help for multiple sclerosis (MS), the disease has already been quietly injuring the…

8 months ago

Reversing Alzheimer’s damage: Two cancer drugs demonstrate surprising power

Scientists at UC San Francisco and Gladstone Institutes have identified cancer drugs that promise to reverse the changes that occur…

10 months ago

Popular sugar substitute linked to brain cell damage and stroke risk

From low-carb ice cream to keto protein bars to "sugar-free" soda, the decades-old sweetener erythritol is everywhere. But new University…

11 months ago