Rising temperatures could tip the scale in an underground battle that has raged for millennia. In the soils of Earth’s wetlands, microbes are fighting to both produce and consume the powerful greenhouse gas methane. But if the Earth gets too hot,…
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ATP prevents harmful aggregation of proteins associated with Parkinson’s and ALS
Neurodegenerative disease like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) are debilitating conditions that affect millions of people worldwide every year. These pathologies are notoriously difficult to prevent or…
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The antibiotic that takes the bite out of Lyme
Lyme disease, a disease transmitted when deer ticks feed on infected animals like deer and rodents, and then bite humans, impacts nearly half a million individuals in the U.S. annually. Even in acute cases, Lyme can be devastating; but early…
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Post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome may be driven by remnants of infection
Symptoms that persist long after Lyme disease is treated are not uncommon — a 2022 study found that 14% of patients who were diagnosed and treated early with antibiotic therapy would still develop Post Treatment Lyme Disease (PTLD). Yet doctors…
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Paying fishers to release endangered catches can aid conservation, but only if done right
A new study from the University of Oxford has revealed that an incentive programme increased live releases of endangered species caught as bycatch. However, unexpectedly, the overall positive impact was reduced by some vessels increasing catches…
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Nature accounting in Colombia makes sound economic case for protecting native ecosystems
The Sinú River in northwestern Colombia is a kind of bloodstream from which life emanates. Its heart lies within Paramillo National Park, where the river begins, moving through tropical rainforests and tropical dry forests before flowing down to…
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Researchers identify pathway responsible for calciphylaxis, a rare and serious condition
The global burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is rising, with more than 800 million people affected worldwide. Vascular diseases in patients with CKD are unique and grouped as uremic vascular diseases. One of them, calciphylaxis, typically…
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FRESH bioprinting brings vascularized tissue one step closer
Collagen is well-known as an important component of our skin, but its impact is much greater, as it is the most abundant protein in the body, providing structure and support to nearly all tissues and organs. Using their novel Freeform Reversible…
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Smart bandage clears new hurdle: Monitors chronic wounds in human patients
Caltech professor of medical engineering Wei Gao and his colleagues are envisioning a smart bandage of the future — a “lab on skin” that could not only help patients and caregivers monitor the status of chronic wounds but also deliver treatment…
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New precision mental health care approach for depression addresses unique patient needs
Depression involves a complex interplay of psychological patterns, biological vulnerabilities and social stressors, making its causes and symptoms highly variable. Equally complex is the treatment of depression, which requires a highly…
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