Woman only found out she had terminal brain cancer after a suitcase fell on her head
Lauren Macpherson was travelling home from a festival in London when her life changed forever. Source link
Woman with rare blood feels 'honoured' to donate
A woman whose blood is so rare that it is frozen for up to three decades feels “very special”. Source link
A “mirror” molecule can starve cancer cells without harming healthy cells
Most cancer treatments attack rapidly dividing cells, but they often harm healthy cells as well. This damage can lead to serious side effects. Researchers are working to design therapies that…
Scientists turn brain cells into Alzheimer’s plaque cleaners
The newest class of Alzheimer’s disease medications is the first to show that it can slow the disease itself. These treatments typically allow patients to remain independent for about 10…
Scientists solve the mystery of a vitamin B5 molecule that powers your cells
The human body produces a molecule from vitamin B5 that plays a central role in metabolism, the network of chemical reactions that keeps cells alive and functioning. If the body…
Teens sleep longer and perform better when school starts later
Many high school students find it hard to fall asleep early, which makes waking up for early morning classes a challenge. The reason lies in biology. During adolescence, the body’s…
New “super antibiotic” stops deadly gut infection without destroying the microbiome
Scientists in Leiden have developed a new antibiotic called EVG7 that can combat the dangerous gut bacterium C. difficile using only a very small dose. The treatment also appears to…
A surprising blood protein pattern may reveal Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease affects an estimated 7.2 million Americans age 65 and older, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Current diagnostic tests typically measure the levels of two proteins — amyloid beta…
Depression may start with an energy problem in brain cells
Researchers may have identified a promising new approach to diagnosing and treating major depression at its earliest stage, potentially improving the chances of recovery for many patients. Scientists at the…
The family donating kidneys to their siblings
“When people say to you, ‘what have you done in your life?’ I can say I’ve saved someone’s life.” Source link















