Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze
Vitamin C Refuels Immune Cells Rather Than Boosting Immunity, Study Shows
New research reveals vitamin C doesn't boost immunity but refuels immune cells after they destroy pathogens. Neutrophils concentrate vitamin C…
How Amino Acids Shape Brain Function: The Science Behind Protein and Cognition
New research reveals how amino acids serve as fundamental building blocks for brain chemistry, directly influencing neurotransmitter production and cognitive…
Identical Meals, Different Bodies: Why Blood Sugar Response Varies Fivefold Between People
A Weizmann Institute study of 800 adults found blood sugar responses to identical meals varied fivefold between individuals. Microbiome composition,…
Brain’s Hidden Cleanup System Works Around the Clock to Prevent Neurodegeneration
New research reveals how the brain's glymphatic system, astrocytes, and immune cells work continuously to remove toxic proteins and prevent…
Pharmacist’s Misdiagnosed Vulvar Itching Reveals Critical Need for Cancer Awareness
A pharmacist's misdiagnosis of her own persistent vulvar itching as thrush, later revealed to be cancer, highlights critical gaps in…
How Coffee and Tea Reduce Iron Absorption by Up to 94% Through Polyphenol Binding
New research reveals how coffee and tea reduce iron absorption by up to 94% through polyphenol binding. Study identifies vitamin…
CAR-T Cell Therapy Shows Promise for ‘Resetting’ Autoimmune Disease
CAR-T cell therapy shows remarkable promise for 'resetting' immune systems in autoimmune disease patients, with clinical trials demonstrating 68-85% remission…
Housing Design Interventions Show Promise for Child Health, New Study Reveals
New research in Nature Medicine shows strategic home environment modifications can improve child health outcomes by up to 43%. Community…