In the hunt for new ways to tackle Alzheimer's disease, scientists are turning to an unlikely source: fungi from the ocean. Alzheimer's is a tough nut to crack. It's a brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. Right now, there's no cure. But researchers are digging into the pote
ALS, or Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a tough disease that affects motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. It's a challenge for scientists to understand the molecular pathways involved in ALS and other neurological diseases. In a recent study, researchers took a closer look at two types of
The rise in cases of prostate cancer and metabolic syndrome is undeniable. These health issues are becoming more common due to changes in how people live and the makeup of the population. These two conditions often go hand in hand. However, the shared biological processes that cause both are not
Scientists have found some interesting things about DNA damage repair genes in people with oral cancer in Pakistan. They looked at five specific genes: TP53, ATR, ATM, CHEK1, and CHEK2. Using advanced tools, they found 42 mutations, with some being completely new. Out of these, 28 were nonsynonymous
Osteoarthritis (OA) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) are both big problems that get worse as we age. But what's really going on inside our bodies that makes this happen? Scientists dug into public databases to find genes that change with age and might be linked to these conditions. They found 20 genes
Let's dive into the world of traditional Chinese medicine and explore the surprising benefits of a classic remedy called Shaoyao Gancao Decoction, or SGD for short. This isn't your average herbal tea; it's a powerful blend of two specific herbs: Paeoniae Radix Alba and Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma.
Copper, a metal we often think of as a material for coins or wires, is now being studied for its role in cancer. Researchers have found that copper can help control how cells die in breast cancer. This process is called cuproptosis. Scientists have been looking into how copper-related genes (CRGs) w
