A new study suggests that women may face a higher risk of developing autoimmune diseases due to the way their two X chromosomes are regulated, pictured above. (Image credit: vchal via Getty Images) Women are four times more likely than…
A new study in mice shows that inflammation is controlled by neurons (red in the image above) in the brainstem. (Image credit: Columbia Zuckerman Institute) Scientists have identified a key regulator of the inflammatory process – it is located in…
New research shows that it is now possible to breed mice with a fully functional human immune system. (Image credit: Evgenyi_Eg via Getty Images) For the first time, scientists have created mice with a fully-fledged human immune system. Researchers say…
A recent study in mice shows immunological differences that separate people who experience significant itching from insect bites from those who do not. (Image credit: dorioconnell via Getty Images) Some people can’t help but itch after a mosquito bite —…
Zhijian “James” Chen was awarded the prestigious prize for his basic research. (Photo courtesy of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center) The coveted $250,000 research prize will be awarded to a scientist who has advanced the understanding of the…
An illustration showing the damage multiple sclerosis can cause to neurons. (Image credit: JUAN GAERTNER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY via Getty Images) Researchers say a new study has found genetic characteristics that may indicate the onset of multiple sclerosis (MS) long before…
Heart attack rates in the US continue to decline, study shows (Image credit: MStudioImages Getty Images) The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a 35% drop in hospitalizations for heart attacks in the U.S. — but even now, the rate continues…
A new study suggests that the placement of defibrillator paddles on the body can impact the effectiveness of cardiac arrest treatment. (Image credit: Rapeepong Puttakumwong via Getty Images) Contrary to popular belief, placing defibrillator paddles at the front and back…
The heart works tirelessly, but how many times does it beat in a day or in a lifetime? (Image credit: PM Images via Getty Images) The heart inspires more than any other organ in the body. Throughout human history, people…
A new study has found that complications following cardiovascular surgery lead to more deaths among women than men, despite similar complication rates in both groups. (Image credit: JohnnyGreig via Getty Images) A new study has found that women are more…
Heart disease and heart attacks are often underestimated in women. (Image credit: eternalcreative/iStock via Getty Images) A simple difference in genetic code—two X chromosomes versus one X and one Y—can lead to significant differences in cardiovascular disease. These genetic differences…
There are several key aspects to consider when choosing the right blood for transfusion, but the challenges associated with blood types don’t end there. (Image credit: ER Productions Limited via Getty Images) More than a century ago, Dr. Karl Landsteiner…