$7.2 million NIH funding supports research into long-lived plasma cells

by rss feed | Nov 12, 2026 | News Feeds

Central to many immune responses are antibodies, which identify foreign substances and help remove them from the body. The immune cells that produce them are called plasma cells, and they can mature into long-lived plasma cells that persist and provide protection for...

Vaping frequency linked to declining lung function in young adults

by rss feed | Nov 12, 2026 | News Feeds

Long term vaping in young people may induce persistent changes in lung function, suggest preliminary findings published online in the journal Tobacco Control. Read Original...

Proton therapy radiation patterns may increase breast implant complications

by rss feed | Nov 12, 2026 | News Feeds

Radiation therapy is sometimes needed after mastectomy and breast reconstruction for breast cancer. Read Original...

Exercise benefits mental health, so why is the genetic evidence so mixed?

by rss feed | Nov 12, 2026 | News Feeds

A systematic review of 61 Mendelian randomization studies found limited and inconsistent genetic evidence that general physical activity causally improves mental health or cognitive outcomes; 30 studies reported only null or directionally opposite findings. More...

The way food feels in your mouth could change how much you eat

by rss feed | Nov 12, 2026 | News Feeds

A scientific review examines how food texture and mouthfeel interact with oral sensory receptors, saliva, and brain pathways to influence food preferences, eating speed, appetite, and fullness. The authors suggest that understanding these mechanisms could help develop...