Antidepressants linked to faster cognitive decline in dementia
New research suggests that antidepressants can accelerate cognitive decline in people with dementia. At the same time, some drugs appear to be less harmful than others, which can…
How a Common Oral Bacterium Outsmarts the Immune System
Researchers have identified a new mechanism by which a key bacterium in periodontitis evades the immune system.
GATA6 Identified as a Key Factor in Pancreatic Cancer and a Potential Therapeutic Target
This new review article highlights the crucial role of GATA6, a transcription factor, in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA). The article explores GATA6’s dual role in cancer progression and…
Infant gut bacteria and food allergies: the good, the bad, and the ugly
A study led by Hiroshi Ohno at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) recently showed that certain gut bacteria found in one-month-old infants are associated with…
Researchers describe new molecular mechanisms linked to insulin resistance
Insulin resistance precedes and predicts the onset of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2), a chronic disease that causes high morbidity and mortality worldwide. In affected people, insulin is…