Medical University of South Carolina

A protein notorious for its role in Alzheimer’s disease may hold the key to supercharging the aging immune system. Scientists showed that a byproduct of amyloid-beta rejuvenates T cells, boosting their tumor-fighting power and slashing cancer risk.

With the rise of vaping, a big question has been whether drugs that help cigarette smokers quit will work for e-cigarette users. The first US trial using an existing drug to help vapers quit has shown they're effective, even without ongoing counseling.

Researchers have improved upon existing organoids, creating a miniature 3D colon complete with immune cells that could lead to the development of personalized treatments for colon-related diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease and cancer.

When someone is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, psychiatrists will sometimes have them place themselves in stress-triggering environments. An experimental wearable system has now been shown to make such treatment much more effective.

Research has suggested that anxiety is an early indicator for Alzheimer's disease, which often follows mild cognitive decline (MCI). A new study has now found a link between anxiety and an increased rate of progression from MCI to Alzheimer's disease.

New animal research has found binge drinking can be controlled by blocking a key brain region linked to emotion-related behavior. The mouse experiments suggest blocking certain opioid receptors in the extended amygdala may curb excessive drinking.

A new long-term study has found high levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in wild dolphins, with rates growing over the last decade.

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