Stress Turns Brain Synapses Into Lipid Toxic Zones, New Review Warns
A new review proposes that stress-induced overactivation of phospholipase A2 deposits toxic lysophospholipids directly at brain synapses, a regional lipotoxicity ...
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A Hidden Brain Enzyme Emerges as the Secret Weapon Against Memory Decline in Aging
Scientists have discovered that an aging-induced secreted phospholipase called PLA2G2F acts as a neuron-derived signal that protects synapses, calms inflammatory ...
Bee Venom Enzyme Shows Potent Activity Against Leishmania Parasites in Lab Tests
A new in vitro study reports that purified honey bee venom phospholipase A2 inhibits Leishmania major parasites at concentrations significantly ...
Tiny Mitochondrial Peptide MOTS-c Shields Retinal Blood Vessels From Diabetes Damage
A mitochondrial-derived peptide called MOTS-c protects retinal blood vessels in diabetic retinopathy by activating the phospholipase PLA2G6 to clear damaging ...
Common Medicinal Plant Shows Promise Against Cobra Venom in New Study
A hydromethanolic extract of Plumbago zeylanica aerial parts inhibited key cobra venom enzymes, prolonged survival in envenomated mice and showed ...
Antivenom Cross-Reactivity Revealed Across Five Deadly Iranian Viper Venoms
A new study maps toxicity, venom composition, and antivenom cross-reactivity across five medically important Iranian vipers, revealing both promising cross-neutralisation ...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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University of Seville Breaks 120-Year-Old Mystery, Revises a Key Einstein Concept
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Groundbreaking Clinical Trial Reveals Lubiprostone Enhances Kidney Function
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