Basement membranes likely modulate fibrosis triggered by diverse injuries in many tissues such as lung, skin, and kidney by modulating the availability and function of…
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In its whole history, the Earth has witnessed five big and several smaller mass extinctions. The greatest extinction, however, took place at the end of…
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Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is one of the most prevalent human viruses, with around a 70% infection rate in the human population. HSV-1…
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What would you do if you knew of a treatment that would improve your acutely ill inpatient’s immune function, lean muscle mass, wound healing, functional…
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By definition, anything that’s called a probiotic must produce a scientifically demonstrated health effect. And in theory, this could be a brain health effect. We…
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Proteins are susceptible to spontaneous chemical degradation that can occur on timescales ranging from hours to decades, which may explain why the half-lives for many…
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Patients seeking treatment for mental health concerns often meet criteria for more than one disorder. Despite high rates of comorbidity, most evidence-based interventions are designed…
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How strongly do our genes contribute to type 2 diabetes risk? Are heart disorders more heritable among men than women? And is there a shared…
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Soft polymers are an integral part of our daily lives, ranging from natural biopolymers such as proteins, DNA, and polysaccharides found in living systems, to…
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Many people are concerned about cholesterol because of high cholesterol levels in their blood. However, cholesterol is crucial for our life and participates in many…
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Central European mountains are covered predominantly by forests. Norway spruce is the most frequently-occurring species and the most affected one. Windstorms and subsequent insect outbreaks…
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