Asthma medication improved motor skills and strength in children with muscle disease
A common asthma medication improves motor skills and muscle strength in children with congenital myopathies, a group of incurable muscle diseases. In a study, children receiving the drug…
Rethinking the mechanism behind metastatic colorectal cancer
Researchers at Hokkaido University, in collaboration with an international team of scientists led by the University of South Florida Health and Tampa General Hospital, have uncovered an important…
A diet free from animal proteins challenges the liver
In Switzerland, tens of thousands of people follow a vegan diet, which excludes all animal-derived products. Although a plant-based diet is recommended, notably for its environmental benefits, the…
Identity develops well into adulthood and is linked to better mental well-being
Identity development is not limited to adolescence, a recent study from the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, shows. Researchers found that identity developed positively from age 27 to 61….
Alternative Signaling Pathway Improves Transplantation of Blood Stem Cells
Gene therapies are used to treat many different blood disorders. However, blood stem cells often fail to achieve their full potential after transplantation. UZH researchers have now explored…