Some of the same mutations allowing humans to fend off deadly infections also make us more prone to certain inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, such as Crohn’s disease. In a Review published November 27 in the journal Trends in Immunology, researchers describe how ancestral origins impact the likelihood that people of African or Eurasian descent might… Read More »
Humans have a salamander-like ability to regrow cartilage in joints, new research suggests. Cartilage in human joints can repair itself through a process similar to that used by animals such as salamanders and zebrafish to regenerate limbs, scientists have found. The study identified a mechanism for repair that appears to be more robust in ankle… Read More »
How do you know what diet to follow? Determining the right diet can be extremely confusing. Every time you read a different diet book, the author makes a logical argument and seems to back it up with solid science. Each time I read a new book on nutrition, I thought this person had the answer.… Read More »