GI tract bacteria help decrease stroke

Certain types of bacteria in the gut can leverage the immune system to decrease the severity of stroke, according to new research. This finding can help mitigate stroke -- which is the second leading cause of death worldwide. More...

Before retinal cells die, they regenerate, blindness study finds

In a new study, researchers have shown that retinal cells in three distinct forms of canine early-onset blindness possess an unexpected feature: they temporarily rejuvenate. More...

Form of genetically elevated 'good' cholesterol may actually be bad

Research has implications for better understanding the relationship between 'good' cholesterol function -- in addition to level -- and heart disease risk More...

'Person-on-a-chip': Engineers grow 3-D heart, liver tissues for better drug testing

Researchers have developed a new way of growing realistic human tissues outside the body. Their 'person-on-a-chip' technology, called AngioChip, is a powerful platform for discovering and testing new drugs, and could eventually be used to repair or replace damaged organs. More...