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Hope for Schizophrenia Treatment: Nanobodies Boost Brain Function in Mice

Nanobodies (miniature antibodies) have been shown to cross the blood-brain barrier and enhance memory in mouse models of schizophrenia, suggesting new treatments for brain conditions.

Cannabis-Tobacco Combo Boosts Brain's Bliss Molecule

Smoking both cannabis and tobacco alters brain chemistry, boosting levels of the "bliss molecule" anandamide.

Healing Depression and Gut Problems All at Once

Reelin, a naturally occurring protein, could treat severe depression by repairing the intestinal barrier.

Stem Cell Regeneration Triggered by Bacterial Signal Triggers

A bacterial sugar drives intestinal stem cell regeneration after injury, reshaping the gut microbiome’s role in health.

‘BPA-Free’ Doesn’t Mean a Plastic Container is Safe

Some chemicals used to replace BPA in food packaging can disrupt human ovarian cells, raising safety concerns of BPA alternatives.

Speeding Up Simulations of Indoor Disease Spread for Better Tracking

A faster, more accurate way to model how pathogens disperse indoors, helping to contain outbreaks of diseases like COVID-19.

Toronto Nanomedicine Gets Green Light for Cancer Clinical Trial

A new cancer nanomedicine has officially advanced to human trials, minimizing the side effects of chemotherapy.

Sleep Disruption Damages Your Brain's Blood Vessels, Possibly Increasing Dementia Risk

Troubled sleep can damage our brain's blood vessels at the cellular level, potentially predisposing us to dementia.

3D-Printed Lung Tissue Supports Drug & Disease Research

A UCBO team has created 3D-printed living lung tissue that closely mimics human lung tissue.