Did you ever consider who funds medical research? Most people assume that it's funded by the government. But, in fact, over half of the more than $100 billion (yes $100…
When it comes to treating a chronic and serious disease like idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), sometimes you have to fight fire with fire. Or, as in this case micro fibrosis…
Researchers at the at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis are studying slime. That's right. And it's not just any slime. It's the slime produced by bacteria that keeps antibiotics from being…
Americans prize the ability to improvise, adapt, and overcome obstacles. We like it when people are faced with seemingly insurmountable odds yet find a way to maybe not cheat the…
1994 was a headline year for many reasons. Figure skating champion Tonya Harding attacked her rival, Nancy Kerrigan, and was stripped of her world title. The "Chunnel" opened between England…
Persistence is a tricky thing. In Hollywood films, persistence pays off. The dorky kid keeps asking the cheerleader out while he’s helping her with her homework until she finally agrees…
Huntington's disease is characterized by the progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the brain. As a result of the breakdown of these very important cells, the body and mind of a…
You've probably never heard of Criciúma. It's a city in Brazil known for its lumber, tile, textiles, and coal. It's also, according to the website ResearchGate, the epicenter of an extremely…
Researchers from MIT have recently identified a new way to stop the growth of glioblastoma brain tumors, bringing renewed hope in treatment options for this rare life-threatening cancer. Glioblastoma is…
When Zika arrived in Latin America a few years ago, something about it had changed. It was different, more devastating. This was very strange, considering the disease had existed for…
CLICK CLICK! For some, the mundane sound a pen clicking is simply unbearable. You could be an easily peeved person or you are probably suffering from a rare disorder known…
Developing drugs for the myriad diseases that afflict humans is a complicated process. Of course, the chemistry behind developing said drugs is complex. However, deciding what diseases and dysfunctions to…
I hate to admit it, but when my Mom nagged me to eat lots of fruits and veggies, she was right. For most people, balanced nutrition helps keep our bodies…
There is a fungus among us. Imagine having cystic fibrosis and then ending up with a fungal lung infection. People who already have compromised lung health find it difficult to…
Recent research led by Swedish neuroscience docent Anna Falk at the Karolinska Institutet has uncovered new insight into the behavior of the cells of Lissencephaly patients. By reprogramming skin cells…
Neuroblastoma has been one of those rare diseases that affects the youth and nobody messes with our future generation! This form of cancer weasels its way and burrows deep in…
A recent report from the Food & Drug Administration reveals renewed efforts for the treatment of one of the rarest forms of non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Mantle Cell Lymphoma. Due to promising advancement…
Zika! It was the talk of the town during 2015-16 and has thus quieted down, but the virus still lingers and scientists are still working to combat it. A quick…
Care to be inspired today? There's a group of inspirational world-changers named SpringWorks Therapeutics. These pioneers are on a mission to unite scientists, biopharmaceutical partners, patient groups and philanthropists to…
In the ultimate feat of recycling, scientists at UCLA and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute have re-purposed the LeXis gene as a cholesterol-lowering agent. A recent press release issued by…
Over the years, I've talked to dozens of people with Parkinson's disease (PD). They come from all socio-economic backgrounds. Rich and poor. Male and female. But the one thing they…
Recent research has found new discoveries for those with neurodevelopmental disorders like Rett Syndrome. These new findings offer hope that those with mental disabilities like autism do not necessarily have…
There is a long-standing debate on the ethical ramifications of testing medical procedures and drug treatments on animals. One side argues that nothing can replace the valuable information gathered from…
Scientists at the University of Georgia have identified a rare type of glycosylation (more on what that is in a second) which plays a major role in the function of…
Good news for patients suffering from neurological disorders that may have taken away their ability to walk. Multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, stroke and other diseases can often lead to paralysis.…
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