Air pollution and emphysema | Brown fat | Stuttering neurological mechanisms

September 10, 2019 Edition Air pollution associated with worsening emphysema Common air pollutants were associated with increases in emphysema over a decade of follow-up. The results may help explain why some people who never smoked develop emphysema. How brown fat improves metabolism Researchers gained key insights into brown fat’s effects on the body’s metabolism. The findings reveal targets for developing new treatments for obesity and diabetes. Brain cells underlying stuttering identified in mice Gene mutations related to human stuttering also caused vocalization defects and a loss of brain cells called astrocytes in mice. The findings reveal insight into the neurological mechanisms. Popular Stories Aspirin use may be widespread despite new guidelines High sugar intake worsens autoimmune disease in mice Enterovirus infection linked to acute flaccid myelitis Blood test may detect myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome Calorie restriction may benefit healthy adults under 50