Search Result For: animals

Date: 2025/03/21 - 20:00

NIH researchers develop eye drops that slow vision loss in animals

Treatment shows potential to slow the progression of human degenerative eye diseases, including retinitis pigmentosa.

Date: 2025/03/17 - 19:30

NIH-funded study identifies potential new stroke treatment

Preclinical study in rodents suggests that uric acid is ready for human clinical testing.

Scanning electron micrograph of Lassa virus budding off a cell.

Date: 2025/03/17 - 19:00

NIH-sponsored trial of Lassa vaccine opens

Lassa fever is a viral hemorrhagic disease that can be fatal and that causes permanent hearing loss.

Date: 2025/03/15 - 18:32

Arnold Schwarzenegger Talks Joint, Mobility Health: ‘If You Rest, You Rust’

Arnold Schwarzenegger is raising awareness about prioritizing joint health and mobility and is helping fans fuel their comebacks. Regular physical activity help you stay healthy, prevent frailty, and help prevent various chronic health conditions.

Date: 2025/02/27 - 23:00

New 4D Brain Map reveals potential early warning signs of multiple sclerosis

NIH study reveals key players underlying disease onset and repair.

Date: 2025/02/26 - 02:00

Bird Flu Spread to Humans May Be a Few Mutations Away, but Overall Risk Is Low

The CDC reported several new asymptomatic human cases of bird flu, suggesting the virus may be silently spreading and potentially a few mutations away from human-to-human transmission.

black and white photo of person looking serious

Date: 2025/02/12 - 21:31

Could probiotics help reduce anxiety?

A specific microbial metabolite in the gut microbiome that helps regulate brain activity is linked to anxiety, a new study in mice has found, suggesting that acting on gut bacteria may help improve symtpoms.

Date: 2025/02/11 - 15:00

Single dose of broadly neutralizing antibody protects macaques from H5N1 influenza

NIH science lays groundwork for future studies in people.

Date: 2025/02/08 - 00:00

New Type of Bird Flu Detected in Us Dairy Cows. Is It Safe To Consume Milk, Beef?

A new strain of the H5N1 bird flu virus was detected in dairy cows, but the risk of human transmission remains low. The nation’s milk supply is safe because pasteurization kills the bird flu virus. While beef remains safe for consumption, experts advise cooking it thoroughly during the outbreak.

A studio shot of a microscope examining human cells

Date: 2025/02/01 - 14:31

Could stopping NAD depletion be key to slowing down aging?

A new study explains how mitochondria act as “reservoirs” to store NAD for cells to use, which could help scientists come up with NAD-boosting therapies to combat aging and age-related diseases.