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New drug reverses severe fatty liver disease by repairing the gut

Scientists have discovered that a potential new drug can reverse severe fatty liver disease in animal models by restoring gut health and blocking harmful substances from reaching the liver. The breakthrough could pave the way for new treatments for liver disease and potentially o

Brief sciencedaily.com · 17h ago · 1 min
Brain cells meant to protect us may be fueling cognitive decline

Scientists have uncovered a surprising cause of age-related cognitive decline involving brain cells previously thought to be entirely beneficial. As these cells become dysfunctional, they can produce abnormal amounts of myelin, disrupting nerve fibers and potentially contributing

Brief sciencedaily.com · 18h ago · 1 min
Gym News Today — October 17, 2026

USC scientists discover how to create a never-ending supply of cancer-fighting cells and more — today's gym signal.

Brief GymNews · 21h ago · 1 min
Stanford’s new microscope reveals living cells like never before

Stanford scientists have developed a revolutionary microscope that reveals the hidden inner workings of living cells in real time, without the fluorescent labels that can interfere with observations. The breakthrough could provide new insights into cancer, infectious diseases, an

Brief sciencedaily.com · 1d ago · 1 min
Yale scientists discover how stress changes the brain to make memories stronger

Yale scientists have uncovered how the stress hormone cortisol helps the brain turn emotional experiences into stronger, longer-lasting memories. The discovery reveals that stress can reshape communication between brain networks involved in emotion and memory, potentially explain

Brief sciencedaily.com · 2d ago · 1 min
A protein that fuels cancer could also be the key to fighting it

Scientists have discovered how to turn a protein that normally fuels cancer growth into a weapon against it. By activating PPARD in immune cells, researchers made them better at burning fat and attacking tumors, slowing or stopping cancer growth in laboratory experiments. The app

Brief sciencedaily.com · 2d ago · 1 min
Scientists discover how exercise reverses muscle aging

Scientists have uncovered a hidden biological mechanism that helps explain how exercise can reverse some of the damage caused by muscle aging. The key is a gene called DEAF1, which becomes overactive with age and interferes with the muscles’ ability to clear damaged proteins and

Brief sciencedaily.com · 2d ago · 1 min
Eating late at night linked to up to 30% higher risk of liver disease

Eating late at night could be putting your liver at risk, according to a large study led by Oregon Health & Science University. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 200,000 people and found that those who regularly ate after dinner or around bedtime had a 20% to 30% higher risk

Brief sciencedaily.com · 3d ago · 1 min
Scientists discover a surprising danger in smaller cancer cells

Scientists have discovered that unusually small cancer cells carrying extra chromosomes can be far more aggressive than larger ones, growing faster, spreading more readily, and resisting common treatments. The surprising finding could help explain why some tumors are especially d

Brief sciencedaily.com · 3d ago · 1 min

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New drug reverses severe fatty liver disease by repairing the gut

Scientists have discovered that a potential new drug can reverse severe fatty liver disease in animal models by restoring gut health and blocking harmful substances from reaching the liver. The breakthrough could pave the way for new treatments for liver disease and potentially o

sciencedaily.com · 17h ago
Brain cells meant to protect us may be fueling cognitive decline

Scientists have uncovered a surprising cause of age-related cognitive decline involving brain cells previously thought to be entirely beneficial. As these cells become dysfunctional, they can produce abnormal amounts of myelin, disrupting nerve fibers and potentially contributing

sciencedaily.com · 18h ago
Stanford’s new microscope reveals living cells like never before

Stanford scientists have developed a revolutionary microscope that reveals the hidden inner workings of living cells in real time, without the fluorescent labels that can interfere with observations. The breakthrough could provide new insights into cancer, infectious diseases, an

sciencedaily.com · 1d ago
A protein that fuels cancer could also be the key to fighting it

Scientists have discovered how to turn a protein that normally fuels cancer growth into a weapon against it. By activating PPARD in immune cells, researchers made them better at burning fat and attacking tumors, slowing or stopping cancer growth in laboratory experiments. The app

sciencedaily.com · 2d ago
Scientists discover how exercise reverses muscle aging

Scientists have uncovered a hidden biological mechanism that helps explain how exercise can reverse some of the damage caused by muscle aging. The key is a gene called DEAF1, which becomes overactive with age and interferes with the muscles’ ability to clear damaged proteins and

sciencedaily.com · 2d ago
Eating late at night linked to up to 30% higher risk of liver disease

Eating late at night could be putting your liver at risk, according to a large study led by Oregon Health & Science University. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 200,000 people and found that those who regularly ate after dinner or around bedtime had a 20% to 30% higher risk

sciencedaily.com · 3d ago
Scientists discover a surprising danger in smaller cancer cells

Scientists have discovered that unusually small cancer cells carrying extra chromosomes can be far more aggressive than larger ones, growing faster, spreading more readily, and resisting common treatments. The surprising finding could help explain why some tumors are especially d

sciencedaily.com · 3d ago
Rare study reveals a striking divide inside an Alzheimer’s patient’s brain

A rare examination of an Alzheimer’s patient’s brain revealed that regions cleared of amyloid plaques had remarkably little of the harmful tau buildup associated with memory loss, while neighboring areas showed extensive damage. The discovery suggests that removing amyloid may ha

sciencedaily.com · 3d ago

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