Biology

Brown seaweed compound shows anti-obesity potential in mice

A modified compound from brown seaweed targets the gut microbiome to combat obesity in mice, without diet changes or drugs.

Microplastics harm rat brains, study finds

Microplastics harm rat brains, study suggests.

COVID-19 may disrupt immune system, study suggests

COVID-19 may alter immune systems, leading to more infections post-pandemic, new evidence suggests.

Glutamate metabolism linked to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases

Glutamate metabolism in astrocytes tied to brain diseases.

Recent cold may halve COVID-19 risk

A recent cold nearly halves COVID-19 risk, per a new study.

Wolf hunting has minimal impact on livestock protection, study finds

Legal wolf hunting in western US states protects just 7% of a single cow per wolf killed, a new study finds.

Drugs reverse autism symptoms in mice

Drugs reverse autism-like symptoms in mice by suppressing brain activity.

Earliest evidence of Neanderthal-Homo sapiens interbreeding found in Israel

A 140,000-year-old fossil in Israel shows the earliest evidence of Neanderthal-Homo sapiens interbreeding.

Low water intake linked to higher stress hormone levels

Drinking less water may increase stress hormone levels during stressful situations.

New cancer treatments leverage immune system

New cancer treatments harness the immune system, including CAR-T cells and therapeutic vaccines, showing promising results.