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Scientists Find "Off Switch" for Alzheimer's Inflammation
Health & WellnessJun 1

Scientists Find "Off Switch" for Alzheimer's Inflammation

Researchers discovered a molecular switch that drives harmful brain inflammation in Alzheimer's disease, and turning it off protected brain connections in mice. The finding could lead to new treatments that calm overactive immune responses without blocking normal defenses.

Google News - Health2 min read
Scientists Find Brain Inflammation Switch for Alzheimer's
Health & WellnessApr 28

Scientists Find Brain Inflammation Switch for Alzheimer's

Researchers discovered how to turn off a molecular trigger that fuels damaging brain inflammation in Alzheimer's disease. The breakthrough could lead to treatments that protect memory without weakening the immune system.

Google News - Scientists Discover2 min read
Scientists Find Natural "Off Switch" for Inflammation
Health & WellnessJan 20

Scientists Find Natural "Off Switch" for Inflammation

Researchers discovered how the body uses fat-derived molecules to naturally stop inflammation, potentially unlocking new treatments for millions living with chronic diseases. Human trials showed the approach eased pain faster without suppressing overall immunity.

Google News - Scientists Discover3 min read
Scientists Discover Natural "Brake" to Stop Inflammation
Health & WellnessJan 22

Scientists Discover Natural "Brake" to Stop Inflammation

Researchers have identified a natural molecule that could halt chronic inflammation linked to heart disease, diabetes, and autoimmune conditions. Clinical trials may be on the horizon for this groundbreaking discovery.

Google News - Researchers Find2 min read
Scientists Find the Body's Natural Inflammation Off Switch
Health & WellnessFeb 20

Scientists Find the Body's Natural Inflammation Off Switch

Researchers discovered how the body naturally shuts down inflammation using fat-based molecules, opening doors to safer treatments for arthritis and heart disease. The human trial showed that boosting these protective molecules reduced pain faster without suppressing overall immunity.

Science Daily3 min read
Scientists Launch Independent Autism Research Group
SolutionsMar 20

Scientists Launch Independent Autism Research Group

Leading autism researchers and advocates formed a new independent committee to guide autism research priorities and counter recent federal changes. The group aims to unite the autism community and protect evidence-based research as funding reaches $568 million annually.

STAT News3 min read
Kefir Plus Fiber Beats Omega-3s for Fighting Inflammation
Health & WellnessFeb 16

Kefir Plus Fiber Beats Omega-3s for Fighting Inflammation

A simple food pairing could make expensive omega-3 supplements less necessary. University of Nottingham researchers found that drinking kefir with prebiotic fiber reduces inflammation markers more effectively than omega-3s alone.

Fox News Health2 min read
Arts Engagement Reduces Inflammation, Study Finds
Health & WellnessJan 24

Arts Engagement Reduces Inflammation, Study Finds

Scientists discovered that singing, dancing, and enjoying creative activities trigger biological changes that reduce inflammation and protect brain health. The largest study of its kind reveals why the arts aren't just fun but genuinely good medicine.

New Scientist2 min read
Weight Loss Drug Wegovy May Fight Arthritis Inflammation
Health & WellnessMay 22

Weight Loss Drug Wegovy May Fight Arthritis Inflammation

Scientists discovered that popular weight loss medications like Wegovy might one day treat arthritis by fighting inflammation directly inside joints. This breakthrough could transform how millions manage painful joint conditions.

Health Daily2 min read
Scientists Launch Tool to Fix Research's Trust Problem
SolutionsMar 17

Scientists Launch Tool to Fix Research's Trust Problem

A scientist who revolutionized protein research is now tackling science's reproducibility crisis with AI. His new approach could help researchers separate reliable studies from questionable ones, speeding up cures for diseases like Alzheimer's.

STAT News2 min read
New AI Cuts Research Time for Scientists Worldwide
InnovationApr 14

New AI Cuts Research Time for Scientists Worldwide

Scientists now have access to an AI tool that filters through 150 years of research data to deliver trustworthy answers in seconds. CAS Newton helps researchers move from question to verified answer without drowning in information overload.

Google: scientific discovery2 min read
South Africa Rescues Medical Research With $32M Fund
SolutionsApr 16

South Africa Rescues Medical Research With $32M Fund

When US funding cuts threatened to collapse decades of life-saving health research in South Africa, the country fought back with a $32 million rescue package. Now 59 critical HIV and tuberculosis research projects are moving forward.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read
Scientists Map Key to Controlling Inflammation and Cancer
Health & WellnessFeb 28

Scientists Map Key to Controlling Inflammation and Cancer

Texas A&M researchers have created a breakthrough map showing how cells control immunity and inflammation. This discovery could lead to new treatments for cancer and inflammatory diseases.

Phys.org2 min read
South Korea Launches K-Science to Build Research Icons
InnovationMar 13

South Korea Launches K-Science to Build Research Icons

South Korea is creating a new research movement to produce globally recognized scientists like Jane Goodall by focusing on uniquely Korean topics. The K-Science initiative aims to blend the nation's culture, history, and environment with cutting-edge research.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)2 min read
USC Scientists Find Way to Block Alzheimer's Inflammation
Health & WellnessMay 26

USC Scientists Find Way to Block Alzheimer's Inflammation

Researchers discovered compounds that could reduce brain inflammation in Alzheimer's patients, especially those with the high-risk APOE4 gene. The breakthrough targets a specific enzyme while preserving healthy brain function.

Google News - Scientists Discover3 min read
Knoxville Research Director Wins First Campus-Wide Honor
InnovationFeb 26

Knoxville Research Director Wins First Campus-Wide Honor

Jennifer Ferris transformed a "Wild Wild West" research environment into a thriving 17-person operation, earning the first university-wide staff award ever given to UT Health Sciences' Knoxville campus. Her journey from solo clinical trial coordinator to award-winning director shows how one person's vision can reshape an entire research community.

Google News - Clinical Trial Success3 min read
Nigeria's 400,000-Sample Biobank Transforms Disease Research
InnovationApr 2

Nigeria's 400,000-Sample Biobank Transforms Disease Research

Nigeria's medical research institute has unveiled a biobank containing over 400,000 biological samples that could revolutionize how the country understands and treats diseases. The massive collection offers locally generated data that researchers say will lead to better health outcomes for millions of Africans.

Vanguard Nigeria3 min read
New CF Triple Therapy Cuts Inflammation 60% Long-Term
Health & WellnessFeb 12

New CF Triple Therapy Cuts Inflammation 60% Long-Term

A breakthrough drug combination is giving families living with cystic fibrosis real hope for healthier futures. German researchers just proved the treatment reduces dangerous inflammation for years, not just months.

Medical Xpress2 min read
Scientists Build Grassroots Research Network After NIH Cuts
InnovationMay 28

Scientists Build Grassroots Research Network After NIH Cuts

After federal research funding collapsed and thousands of scientists lost their jobs, a new model of community-driven science is taking root across America. From state-funded research bonds to mobile MRI scanners in rural towns, researchers are discovering that science doesn't need ivory towers to thrive.

STAT News3 min read
Oxford and Surrey Find Key to Taming Runaway Inflammation
InnovationApr 26

Oxford and Surrey Find Key to Taming Runaway Inflammation

Scientists have discovered how a protein hijacks the body's natural "brake" on inflammation, opening the door to precision treatments for arthritis, Crohn's disease, and heart conditions. The breakthrough could help millions without suppressing the entire immune system.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read

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