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June 1, 2024
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May 30, 2024 — During pregnancy, the effects of therapeutical doses of amphetamine have been investigated on birth outcomes in humans. However, a thorough investigation of the mechanisms underlying the long-term effects of embryonal exposure to addictive doses of ...
May 31, 2024 — Researchers have isolated human monoclonal antibodies against influenza B, a significant public health threat that disproportionately affects children, the elderly and other immunocompromised ...
May 30, 2024 — In a finding that vastly expands the understanding of tumor evolution, researchers discover genetic biomarkers that can predict the breast cancer subtype a patient is likely to ...
May 30, 2024 — The formation of aggregates due to protein misfolding and resulting protein instability is associated with several diseases. Previous studies have shown the potential of sulfobetaine polymer, a ...
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May 30, 2024 — Although dengue outbreaks cannot be prevented, it is possible to anticipate them. Scientists have recently identified a global climate indicator that may help improve predictions about the magnitude ...
May 30, 2024 — Researchers have demonstrated that some childhood leukemia originate during embryonic development, although they do not manifest after a few months ...
May 30, 2024 — A mouse study of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) found male-female differences at the cellular level. The findings could have implications for how HFpEF is treated in women ...
May 30, 2024 — Findings showed that how tight a parental T cell binds to a cancer-related protein determines whether its offspring will become functional ...
May 30, 2024 — Research reveals taking pictures of food isn't just content for our social media feeds, but could be the key to improving people's ...
May 30, 2024 — A research group have discovered a novel modulator for human regulatory T cells. This novel regulator can strengthen or dampen immune response and provides a new basis for therapeutic approaches for ...
May 30, 2024 — Using a combination of cutting-edge immunologic technologies, researchers have successfully stimulated animals' immune systems to induce rare ...
May 30, 2024 — A drug approved to treat certain autoimmune diseases and cancers successfully alleviated symptoms of a rare genetic syndrome called autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1 (APS-1). Researchers ...
May 29, 2024 — While older drugs for epilepsy, taken while pregnant, have been shown in previous research to affect the creative thinking of children, a new study finds no effects on creativity for children born to ...
May 29, 2024 — Interprofessional research study found that family caregivers of older adults living with dementia experienced a 15% drop in stress after a 9-week ...
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May 30, 2024 — Reaserchers have created a prototype for what they call 'living bioelectronics': a combination of living cells, gel, and electronics that can integrate with living tissue. Tests in mice ...
May 30, 2024 — Scientists studying ultra-processed foods have created a new tool for assessing the rewarding and reinforcing properties of foods that make up 58 percent of calories consumed in the United States. ...
May 29, 2024 — Researchers recently published findings that could lay the groundwork for applying quantum computing methods to protein structure ...
May 29, 2024 — Researchers found that mutated mouse embryos showing an abnormal epidermal differentiation and injected with mouse pluripotent stem cells grew large patches of mature epidermis derived from the donor ...
May 29, 2024 — Research provides new evidence that most colorectal cancers begin with the loss of intestinal stem cells, even before cancer-causing genetic alterations appear. The results overturn the prevailing ...
May 29, 2024 — A new method of drug delivery using proline, an amino acid found in chicken feathers and skin tissue, could be used to limit the side effects of chemotherapy and repair important enzymes, new ...
May 29, 2024 — The average age at menarche -- the first menstrual period -- has been decreasing among younger generations in the U.S., especially those belonging to racial minorities and lower socioeconomic ...
May 29, 2024 — Researchers have developed a new antibiotic that reduced or eliminated drug-resistant bacterial infections in mouse models of acute pneumonia and sepsis while sparing healthy microbes in the mouse ...
May 29, 2024 — Researchers have developed an assistive machine learning model that greatly improves the ability of medical professionals to read the electroencephalography (EEG) charts of intensive care patients. ...
May 29, 2024 — New research has revealed a previously unknown biological process through which breast tumor cells develop resistance to standard treatment, which could open the door for cancer scientists around the ...
May 29, 2024 — What makes chocolate taste and smell so delicious? Chemistry, of course! A variety of molecules work together to create that unmistakable aroma, but those same molecules might carry some unwanted ...
May 29, 2024 — A new perspectives article focuses on different ways to study the mouthfeel of food using atomic force microscopy to better understand the biophysical mechanisms that contribute to taste sensations ...
May 29, 2024 — Bioengineers report that a foaming liquid worked better than a standard liquid formulation at transferring gene therapy components to cells in laboratory ...
May 29, 2024 — The benefits gained with higher lifestyle scores may be associated with the positive influence of heart disease risk factors on the aging of the body and its cells, finds a new study in the Journal ...
May 29, 2024 — Researchers have successfully tested a novel technique for probing deep into the human brain, without surgery, for potential therapeutic purposes. In the rapidly evolving field of neuroscience, ...
May 29, 2024 — A new type of immunotherapy has shown promising preclinical results against a bone cancer called osteosarcoma, as part of a study in ...
May 29, 2024 — Review of research to-date suggests vaccination remains the most effective strategy for avian influenza prevention and control in humans, despite varying vaccine efficacy across ...
May 28, 2024 — Participants following an intermittent fasting and protein-pacing regimen, which involves evenly spaced protein intake throughout the day, saw better gut health, weight loss and metabolic responses. ...
May 28, 2024 — Changing how often a popular cancer therapy is delivered would reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve environmental impact without decreasing cancer survival, according to a new ...
May 28, 2024 — A team of cancer researchers has discovered a new subset of T cells that may improve the outcome for patients treated with T-cell ...
Thursday, May 30, 2024
- Scientists Invent 'living Bioelectronics' That Can Sense and Heal Skin
- Scientists Develop Visual Tool to Help People Group Foods Based on Their Levels of Processing
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
- Researchers Apply Quantum Computing Methods to Protein Structure Prediction
- Grow the Skin You're In: In Vivo Generation of Chimeric Skin Grafts
- Identifying the Initial Steps in Colorectal Cancer Formation
- Chicken Feathers to Deliver Chemotherapy Drugs and Repair Enzymes
- Menstrual Periods Are Arriving Earlier for Younger Generations, Especially Among Racial Minority and Lower-Income Individuals
- New Antibiotic Kills Pathogenic Bacteria, Spares Healthy Gut Microbes
- AI Helps Medical Professionals Read Confusing EEGs to Save Lives
- Drug Resistance Discovery Could 'move the Field Forward' For Breast Cancer Treatment
- Chocolate's Tasty Flavors Might Pose a Risk in Other Desserts
- New Research Approach: Exploring the Mouthfeel of Food With a Microscope
- Could a Medicated Foam Make Gene Therapies More Accessible?
- Heart Healthy Behaviors May Help Reverse Rapid Cell Aging
- Hitting the Target With Non-Invasive Deep Brain Stimulation: Potential Therapy for Addiction, Depression, and OCD
- New Immunotherapy Could Treat Cancer in the Bone
- Bird Flu: Diverse Range of Vaccines Platforms 'crucial' For Enhancing Human Pandemic Preparedness
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
- Intermittent Fasting Shows Promise in Improving Gut Health, Weight Management
- Altering Cancer Treatment Dosing Could Reduce Climate Impact, Study Finds
- Optimal Cancer-Killing T Cells Discovered
- Circadian Clock Can Be Leveraged to Enhance Cancer Immunotherapy
- Cell-Targeting Technology Allows Researchers to Isolate Neuronal Subpopulations and Link Them to Behavioral States
- Mechanisms for Selective Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Strategy
- 'Cloaked' Proteins Deliver Cancer-Killing Therapeutics Into Cells
- Fatherhood's Hidden Heart Health Toll
- Light Therapy Increases Brain Connectivity Following Injury
- Prenatal Exposure to Air Pollution Associated With Increased Mental Health Risks
- Genetic Mosaicism More Common Than Thought
- Pharmacists Prove Effective, Less Costly Care Option for Minor Illnesses
- Researchers Have Located the Brain Network Responsible for Stuttering
- Binge-Eating Disorder Not as Transient as Previously Thought
- Caffeine Affects Brain Dopamine Function in Patients With Parkinson's Disease
- Finnish Vole Fever Spreading Further South
- Researchers Identify Promising Protein Candidate for Metabolic Disease Treatment
- Weight Gain Is Kicked to the Curb in Antipsychotic Drug Breakthrough
Monday, May 27, 2024
- Altering Cellular Interactions Around Amyloid Plaques May Offer Novel Alzheimer's Treatment Strategies
- Brain Damage Reveals Part of the Brain Necessary for Helping Others
- Feeding Infants Peanut Products Protects Against Allergy Into Adolescence, Study Suggests
Friday, May 24, 2024
- Genetic Cause of Rare Childhood Immune Disorders Discovered
- Tiny Target Discovered on RNA to Short-Circuit Inflammation
- 'Invisible Tweezers' Use Robotics and Acoustic Energy to Achieve What Human Hands Cannot
- Understanding a Broken Heart
- High H5N1 Influenza Levels Found in Mice Given Raw Milk from Infected Dairy Cows
- New Advances in Cancer Viral Immunotherapy
- Imperceptible Sensors Made from 'electronic Spider Silk' Can Be Printed Directly on Human Skin
- Lght-Controlled 'off Switch' For Brain Cells
- How Neurons Build a 3-D Vascular Structure to Keep the Retina Healthy
Thursday, May 23, 2024
- Most Young Women Treated for Breast Cancer Can Have Children
- Groundbreaking Study Connects Genetic Risk for Autism to Changes Observed in the Brain
- New Approach to Epstein-Barr Virus and Resulting Diseases
- Psychedelic Drug-Induced Hyperconnectivity in the Brain Helps Clarify Altered Subjective Experiences
- New 'atlas' Provides Unprecedented Insights on How Genes Function in Early Embryo Development
- Researchers Unveil Shared and Unique Brain Molecular Dysregulations in PTSD and Depression
- Study Uncovers Cell Type-Specific Genetic Insights Underlying Schizophrenia
- A Promising Approach to Develop a Birth Control Pill for Men
- Tracking the Cellular and Genetic Roots of Neuropsychiatric Disease
- Approximately One in Nine U.S. Children Diagnosed With ADHD, as New National Study Highlights an 'ever-Expanding' Public Health Concern
- Mistaken Identity Cleared Up of Foodborne Pathogen Causing Severe Symptoms in Children
- Mental Disorders May Spread in Young People's Social Networks
- Urban Gardening May Improve Human Health: Microbial Exposure Boosts Immune System
- Team Enhances Stereotactic Neurosurgery Precision Using MRI-Guided Multi-Stage Robotic Positioner
- Rare Health Condition Cases Surge During COVID-19 Pandemic
- Predicting Cancer Risks on the Basis of National Health Data
- How Family Economic Insecurity Can Hurt Child Mental Health
- Tracking Down the Genetic Causes of Lupus to Personalize Treatment
- Exposure to Mixtures of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals During Pregnancy Linked to Higher Odds of Metabolic Syndrome in Children
- Century-Old Vaccine Protects Type 1 Diabetics from Infectious Diseases
- Inherited Genes Play a Larger Role in Melanoma Risk Than Previously Believed
- Sense of Belonging and Food Choices
- Key Differences in Brain Development Between Autistic Boys and Girls
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
- Eating More Ultra-Processed Foods Tied to Cognitive Decline, Stroke, According to Study
- Allergies: Advances in Understanding Eosinophils
- Wearable Ultrasound Patch Enables Continuous, Non-Invasive Monitoring of Cerebral Blood Flow
- Scientists Uncover New Molecular Drivers of Alzheimer's
- Can Diet Help With Advanced Breast Cancer? All Indications Are Positive
- Brain Connectivity Patterns Differ in Infants at Familial Risk for Autism
- Health and Economic Benefits of Breastfeeding Quantified
- Sweet Move: A Modified Sugar Enhances Antisense Oligonucleotide Safety and Efficacy
- Flicker Stimulation Shines in Clinical Trial for Epilepsy
- Dispelling Severe 'morning Sickness' Myths: It's Not Normal or Harmless, but Prevention and Treatment Might Be on the Way
- Gentler Cell Therapies for Blood Cancer
- Adhesive Coatings Can Prevent Scarring Around Medical Implants
- Dermatologists Find Ultraviolet Irradiation Increases Appetite but Prevents Body Weight Gain
- Extreme Temperatures May Increase Risk of Stroke Mortality, Especially in Low-Income Countries
- Ancient Viral DNA in the Human Genome Linked to Major Psychiatric Disorders
- New Weapon Against Dementia
- Signatures of Heart Attack
- Milk from Before Antibiotic Era Were Resistant to Antibiotic Tetracycline
- Naturally Occurring Substance in Pomegranates Can Improve Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease
- Transitioning Gender Identities Is Not Linked With Depression
- Sewage Overflows Linked to Increase in Gastrointestinal Illnesses
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
- New Tool May Help Prioritize High-Risk Infants for RSV Immunization
- Body Lice May Be Bigger Plague Spreaders Than Previously Thought
- Scientists Create Tailored Drug for Aggressive Breast Cancer
- Drug-Like Inhibitor Shows Promise in Preventing Flu
- PFAS Exposure in Men Linked to the Health of Their Offspring
- How Immune Cells Recognize the Abnormal Metabolism of Cancer Cells
- Exercise Bouts Could Improve Efficacy of Cancer Drug
- Extremely Rare Immune Cells Predict How Well Treatments Work for Recurrent Hives
- Night-Time Heat Significantly Increases the Risk of Stroke