Down syndrome | Bacteria in alcoholic hepatitis | Melanoma origins

November 26, 2019 Edition Some Down syndrome problems reversed in mice In a mouse model of Down syndrome, blocking a cellular pathway in brain cells improved learning and memory. Targeting gut bacteria to treat alcoholic hepatitis A therapy targeting bacteria that make a specific toxin lessened alcohol-associated liver disease in a mouse study. Some melanomas may start in hair follicles A rare form of skin cancer may sometimes start with cancer-causing mutations in hair follicle stem cells. Popular Stories Artificial pancreas improves type 1 diabetes management Emphasizing flavor boosts vegetable consumption How brown fat improves metabolism E-cigarette vapor linked to cancer in mice High-salt diet triggers changes in mouse brains