Early exposure to antibiotics kills healthy bacteria in the digestive tract and can cause asthma and allergies, a new study demonstrates. The study, published in Mucosal Immunology, has provided the…
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Technique based on artificial intelligence detects Chagas disease using images taken with smartphone
When Brazilian immunologist Helder Nakaya visited Evandro Chagas Institute in Belém (the capital of Pará state, Brazil) in 2017, there was a commotion because one of its best microscopists was…
How ADAR1 mutation leads to self-destructive inflammation
A new study shows how mutation of the ADAR1 gene sets off biochemical pathways that produce an autoimmune response that harms the developing brain and other areas of the body.…
Food stamp work requirements increase mental health care use
Being exposed to work requirements in order to receive nutrition benefits from the U.S. government significantly increased use of mental health care resources for depression and anxiety, a new Northwestern…
Creating an ‘adult-like’ mature human cardiac tissue
Researchers in the Biomedical Engineering Department at UConn have developed a new cardiac cell-derived platform that closely mimics the human heart, unlocking potential for more thorough preclinical drug development and…
Fresh or frozen, wild or cultivated? What to know about blueberries and health
This will come as no surprise to many Americans, who have found their thrill with blueberries in ever-rising numbers. It's easy to understand why. Not only do they taste great,…
Dog ownership and mental health for better and worse
It is often believed that a close relationship between owners and their dogs can bring many mental health benefits to owners, but findings from a new study led by the…