Blood protein albumin identified as key defense against deadly black fungus

A new international study published in Nature has identified albumin, the most abundant protein in human blood, as a powerful and previously unrecognized defense against mucormycosis, a rare but often fatal fungal infection. The research was led by George Chamilos, MD and his laboratory at the University of Crete and Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, with critical contributions from a Lundquist Institute for Biomedical … Read more

Digital lifestyle program cuts diabetes risk by 46% in prediabetics, study of 130k+ adults reveals

Could a 45-minute weekly digital coach be the key to reversing diabetes? New study of 130k+ adults shows dramatic risk reduction and remission rates, without pills or extreme diets. Study: Lifestyle Modification in Prediabetes and Diabetes: A Large Population Analysis. Image Credit: RSplaneta / Shutterstock In a recent article published in the journal Nutrients, researchers in the … Read more

Scientists uncover how a sugar shield in brain blood vessels protects against aging and disease

Scientists uncover how the breakdown of a critical sugar-rich layer in brain blood vessels accelerates aging and disease—offering a new therapeutic target to restore brain health. Study: Glycocalyx dysregulation impairs blood–brain barrier in ageing and disease. Image Credit: ART-ur / Shutterstock A recent study published in the journal Nature showed that the dysregulation of the brain endothelial … Read more