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Growing neurons rely on chemical cues to find their targets, but new research shows that the brain's physical properties help shape those signals. Scientists discovered that tissue stiffness can trigger the production of guidance molecules through a ...

Scientists have uncovered a crucial weakness in the malaria parasite that could open the door to new treatments. Researchers identified a protein called Aurora-related kinase 1 (ARK1) that acts like a traffic controller during the parasite's unusual ...

A new experimental drug is showing remarkable promise for children with Dravet syndrome, a severe genetic form of epilepsy. In clinical trials, the treatment zorevunersen cut seizures by as much as 91% while also improving quality of life for many .. ...

Popular weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro may do more than help people shed pounds. New research suggests these GLP-1 medications could also help protect the heart after a heart attack by restoring blood flow in tiny blood ...

Daily aspirin does not reliably prevent bowel cancer in people at average risk, according to a major new review. Any potential protective effect may take more than a decade to appear -- if it appears at all -- and the evidence for that benefit is ...

Stiff knees and aching hips may seem like an inevitable part of aging, but experts say we're getting osteoarthritis all wrong. Despite affecting nearly 600 million people worldwide -- and potentially a billion by 2050 -- the most powerful treatment . ...

A sweeping new study reveals that what's on your plate may directly shape the pesticides circulating in your body. Researchers found that people who eat more fruits and vegetables known to carry higher pesticide residues--such as strawberries, ...

Researchers at Kobe University have developed an AI system that can detect acromegaly, a rare hormone disorder, by analyzing photos of the back of the hand and a clenched fist. The disease often develops slowly and can take years to diagnose, even .. ...

A new study has uncovered why some brain cells are more resistant to Alzheimer's damage than others. Researchers found a natural cleanup system that helps remove toxic tau protein before it can form harmful clumps. The study also shows that cellular ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising new hero in the fight against one of the world's deadliest fungal infections: albumin, the most abundant protein in human blood. In a major international study, researchers found that people who develop ...