HEALTH
How Fetuses Defend Themselves From Viral Infections
Once thought to rely solely on maternal immunity, fetal immune cells respond to Zika virus in distinct ways.
Why Children With ADHD Struggle To Sleep
The study identified a genetic overlap between ADHD and reduced melatonin, a hormone that signals the body to wind down before bedtime.
Allergies Among Stroke Patients Are Often Mislabeled
Inaccurately applied allergy labels can lead patients to use medications that are less effective, negatively impacting their treatment.
How An Electrified Protein Aids Sperm Maturation
Voltage changes in the cell membrane activates a protein essential for guiding sperm development.
Less Sleep During Pregnancy May Delay Baby’s Brain Development
Boys were more vulnerable to the effects of their mother’s sleep deprivation, impacting their fetal glucose metabolism and early cognitive development.
A Cancer-Driving Protein Found To Slow-Down Breast Cancer
Though commonly associated with cancer growth, Gα13’s protective role in estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer highlights the complexities of the disease’s subtypes.
A Gut Feeling About Autism
Scientists found unique gut flora in children with autism, which could aid early diagnosis.
Deadlier Than COVID-19, Dengue Puts Survivors At Higher Risk Of Health Issues
Dengue survivors are 55 percent more likely to experience heart complications than those who recovered from COVID-19.
Scientists Find A New Clade Of Candida Auris, A Highly Transmissible Fungus
The study demonstrated that machine learning can improve surveillance by automatically detecting outlier genomes.
