Science

Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) have developed a new technique to reprogram B-cells and turn them into monitoring machines and antibody factories that can fight cancer, HIV, and Alzheimer's.

Scientists have found that turning off a protein called IL-11 can extend the healthy lifespan of mice by almost 25%. The researchers found that removing the IL-11 gene or using an anti-IL-11 antibody drastically increased the lifespan and health of aging mice. These findings suggest that anti-IL-11 treatments could combat age-related diseases with minimal side effects, providing a promising avenue for future human trials.

Heart disease due to stroke? A new LMU study shows why this is happening — and how this can be counteracted in the future.

German researchers have developed a breakthrough method that uses infrared spectroscopy and machine learning to identify multiple health conditions from a single drop of blood plasma. With this technique, known as molecular infrared fingerprinting, diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure can be precisely identified and the metabolic syndrome can be predicted up to 6.5 years in advance. The study published in Cell Reports Medicine shows the potential for more accessible and comprehensive healthcare, even if further validation is required for different populations.

A recent clinical trial has shown that probiotics can have positive cognitive effects, potentially opening up a new way to improve brain health. This finding underscores the importance of gut health in maintaining cognitive function and preventing cognitive decline.