Stress alters neuronal balance in the developing brain

Infections, chemicals, stress – these environmental factors influence the risk of developing psychiatric or neurological disorders, especially if they occur before birth. The biological mechanisms behind this are still not fully understood. Researchers investigated the impact of glucocorticoids, a type of steroid hormone, on the early stages of brain development. They found a shift in neuron types, showing that the developing brain is more susceptible to external influences than previously thought.

Ein neuer Schalter für die Zelltherapie der Zukunft

ETH-Forschende haben einen neuen Genschalter entwickelt, der mit einem handelsüblichen Nitroglyzerin-Pflaster auf der Haut aktiviert werden kann. Mit solchen Schaltern möchten die Forschenden dereinst Zelltherapien gegen verschiedene Stoffwechselkrankheiten starten.

Blood thinner side effects diminish over time

Blood thinners prescribed after blood clots in leg or lung initially increase the risk of bleeding, especially in women and elderly. But over time, this risk decreases and gender and age differences fade, a University of Gothenburg study shows.

Reduced prediabetes in people who ate broccoli compound

The chemical compound sulforaphane found in broccoli sprouts can be linked to improved blood sugar levels in prediabetes, a precursor to type 2 diabetes. This has been shown in a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg. The broccoli compound had a more significant effect on blood sugar levels in certain people.