Pursuit of a Valley fever vaccine passes significant milestone
Since settling in Arizona in 1978, Dr. John Galgiani has treated thousands of patients with Valley fever, some of whom left an indelible impression on his heart and soul. (more…)
Category Archives: Health
Atlas of the human ovary with cell-level resolution will bolster reproductive research
Most human oocytes never get a chance to mature into eggs—a new study sheds light on why
A new ‘atlas’ of the human ovary provides insights into how healthy eggs develop and hormones are produced. It could lead to new research to restore ovarian endocrine function and the ability to have biologically related children, according to University of Michigan researchers. (more…)
Unplugging for Peace and Presence During Summer
Written by: Myrtle Bautista
Summer getaways are typically wild and energetic. Many plan the ultimate beach getaway with their friends and family. Others attend electrifying outdoor concerts, while some go to lively water parks. (more…)
Watching walking patterns
Study shows that aging adults with mild cognitive impairment may have trouble learning new walking patterns
Jim Bowman spends hours in his workshop turning imperfect pieces of wood into art. He learned the art of woodturning as a child and picked the hobby back up in retirement. (more…)
Speaking without vocal cords, thanks to a new AI-assisted wearable device
The adhesive neck patch is the latest advance by UCLA bioengineers in speech technology for people with disabilities
People with voice disorders, including those with pathological vocal cord conditions or who are recovering from laryngeal cancer surgeries, can often find it difficult or impossible to speak. That may soon change. (more…)
6 Family Activities that Teach Compassion and Understanding
Written by: Myrtle Bautista
Today, more than ever, fostering compassion and understanding within the family unit can often be overlooked. The daily grind can push instilling empathy in our children to the bottom of our priority list. However, teaching essential values and traits not only contributes to their personal development. It also leads to a kinder, more empathetic society and equips them with the right qualities to ensure success in life. (more…)
Discovery of new plant protein fold may be seed for anti-cancer drugs
University of Michigan researchers are celebrating their discovery of a new plant biochemistry and its unusual ability to form cyclic peptides—molecules that hold promise in pharmaceuticals as they can bind to challenging drug targets. (more…)
Forschende entdecken neuartigen antibiotischen Wirkstoff in menschlicher Nase
An der Universität Tübingen wurde erstmals der Wirkstoff Epifadin isoliert – Epifadin wird von bestimmten Bakterien in der Nase und auf der Haut des Menschen produziert, ist antibiotisch wirksam und der erste Vertreter einer bisher unbekannten Wirkstoffklasse. (more…)