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April 29, 2024
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Apr. 24, 2024 — New research has highlighted the profound link between dietary choices and brain ...
Apr. 23, 2024 — Researchers describe the steps they took to manipulate DNA and proteins -- essential building blocks of life -- to create cells that look and act like cells from the body. This accomplishment, a first in the field, has implications for efforts in ...
Apr. 17, 2024 — Investigators have discovered how brain cells responsible for working memory -- the type required to remember a phone number long enough to dial it -- coordinate intentional focus and short-term storage of ...
Apr. 15, 2024 — Over a ten-year period, biobank participants who met recommended levels of physical activity had a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular disease, and the protective effects were even more pronounced in ...
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Apr. 26, 2024 — Researchers outline how they used a chemical probe to light up interlocking peptides. Their technique will help scientists differentiate synthetic peptides from toxic types found in Alzheimer's ...
Apr. 26, 2024 — A blood test successfully predicted knee osteoarthritis at least eight years before tell-tale signs of the disease appeared on ...
Apr. 26, 2024 — Adding a pre-ketone supplement -- a component of a high-fat, low-carb ketogenic diet -- to a type of cancer therapy in a laboratory setting was highly effective for treating prostate cancer, ...
Apr. 26, 2024 — Researchers have discovered in a preclinical model that cytokines, proteins that control immune response, circulating in maternal blood during ...
Apr. 26, 2024 — A collaborative research team has successfully developed a cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) device that executes brain-like information ...
Apr. 26, 2024 — Scientists discovered a novel signaling pathway in liver cells, leading to a treatment for ...
Apr. 26, 2024 — Rates of breast cancer in women under the age of 50 are rising in Canada according to a study which showed an increase in breast cancer diagnoses among females in their twenties, thirties, and ...
Apr. 26, 2024 — Report details first-ever finding of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in North American ...
Apr. 26, 2024 — In unincorporated communities in the United States-Mexico borderlands, historically and socially marginalized populations become invisible to the healthcare system, showing that geography acts as a ...
Apr. 26, 2024 — Researchers have created TopicVelo, a powerful new method of using the static snapshots from scRNA-seq to study how cells and genes change over time. This will help researchers better study how ...
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Apr. 26, 2024 — Researchers have constructed a robot that uses machine learning to fully automate a complicated microinjection process used in genetic ...
Apr. 26, 2024 — A study in more than 3,000 US counties, with 315 million residents, has suggested that air pollution is linked with stress and depression, putting under-65-year-olds at increased risk of dying from ...
Apr. 26, 2024 — Climbing stairs is associated with a longer life, according to new ...
Apr. 26, 2024 — Regenerative heart therapies involve transplanting cardiac muscle cells into damaged areas of the heart to recover lost function. However, the risk of arrhythmias following this procedure is ...
Apr. 25, 2024 — A multicenter study has identified a potential new treatment for acute heart failure, a leading cause of hospitalization and ...
Apr. 25, 2024 — A team of researchers has identified a mechanism that causes mitochondrial dysfunction in Alzheimer's patients resulting in a reduction of the supply of energy to the ...
Apr. 25, 2024 — Many surgeons remove the bursa when repairing rotator cuff injuries, but a new animal study suggests that the small tissue helps with ...
Apr. 25, 2024 — Researchers have found that vitamin D encourages the growth of a type of gut bacteria in mice which improves immunity to ...
Apr. 25, 2024 — What happens in the body when we are hungry and see and smell food? A team of researchers has now been able to show in mice that adaptations in the liver mitochondria take place after only a few ...
Apr. 25, 2024 — The antibiotic vancomycin, recommended as first-line treatment for infection caused by the deadly superbug C. difficile (C. diff), may not be living up to its promise, according to new ...
Apr. 25, 2024 — A newly developed nanomaterial that mimics the behavior of proteins could be an effective tool for treating Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases. The nanomaterial alters the ...
Apr. 25, 2024 — Researchers discovered liver resident macrophages' pivotal role in defending against gut bacteria and related substances entering via the portal vein, particularly under compromised intestinal ...
Apr. 25, 2024 — An unexpected discovery surprised a scientist: nanometer-sized diamond particles, which were intended for a completely different purpose, shone brightly in a magnetic resonance imaging experiment -- ...
Physical Activity in Nature Helps Prevent Several Diseases, Including Depression and Type 2 Diabetes
Apr. 25, 2024 — Physical activity in natural environments prevent almost 13,000 cases of non-communicable diseases a year in England and save treatment costs of more than 100 million, new research has ...
Apr. 25, 2024 — A new study found certain genetic variants could help explain how long-term pesticide exposure could increase the risk of Parkinson's ...
Apr. 25, 2024 — Uveitis is a rare inflammatory eye disease. Posterior and panuveitis in particular are associated with a poor prognosis and a protracted course of the disease. Diagnosis and monitoring can be ...
Apr. 25, 2024 — Machines can learn not only to make predictions, but also to handle causal relationships. An international research team shows how this could make therapies safer, more efficient, and more ...
Apr. 25, 2024 — Researchers have developed a web-based platform that offers an unprecedented view of the human body at the cellular level. The aim is to create an invaluable resource for researchers worldwide to ...
Apr. 25, 2024 — Diagnosing rare Mendelian disorders is a labor-intensive task, even for experienced geneticists. Investigators are trying to make the process more efficient using artificial intelligence. The team ...
Apr. 25, 2024 — Researchers discovered that more than 300 liver genes are under circadian control: Circadian variations affect how much of a drug is available and how effectively the body can break it ...
Friday, April 26, 2024
- Automated Machine Learning Robot Unlocks New Potential for Genetics Research
- Air Pollution and Depression Linked With Heart Disease Deaths in Middle-Aged Adults
- Climb Stairs to Live Longer
- Using Stem Cell-Derived Heart Muscle Cells to Advance Heart Regenerative Therapy
Thursday, April 25, 2024
- Advance in the Treatment of Acute Heart Failure Identified
- RNA Modification Is Responsible for the Disruption of Mitochondrial Protein Synthesis in Alzheimer's Disease
- Shoulder Surgeons Should Rethink a Common Practice, Study Suggests
- Vitamin D Alters Mouse Gut Bacteria to Give Better Cancer Immunity
- Food in Sight? The Liver Is Ready!
- Treatment for Deadly Superbug C. Diff May Be Weakening
- Nanomaterial That Mimics Proteins Could Be Basis for New Neurodegenerative Disease Treatments
- Identifying a New Liver Defender: The Role of Resident Macrophages
- Diamond Dust Shines Bright in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Physical Activity in Nature Helps Prevent Several Diseases, Including Depression and Type 2 Diabetes
- Genetic Variations May Predispose People to Parkinson's Disease Following Long-Term Pesticide Exposure, Study Finds
- Simplified Diagnosis of Rare Eye Diseases
- AI in Medicine: The Causality Frontier
- Advanced Cell Atlas Opens New Doors in Biomedical Research
- Using AI to Improve Diagnosis of Rare Genetic Disorders
- Circadian Rhythms Can Influence Drugs' Effectiveness
- How Immune Cells Communicate to Fight Viruses
- National Trial Safely Scaled Back Prescribing of a Powerful Antipsychotic for the Elderly
- Early Trauma Cuts Life Short for Squirrels, and Climate Change Could Make Matters Worse
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
- Solving the Riddle of the Sphingolipids in Coronary Artery Disease
- Use of Acid Reflux Drugs Linked to Higher Risk of Migraine
- A Closed-Loop Drug-Delivery System Could Improve Chemotherapy
- Tumor Cells Evade the Immune System Early On: Newly Discovered Mechanism Could Significantly Improve Cancer Immunotherapies
- Mini-Colons Revolutionize Colorectal Cancer Research
- Artificial Intelligence Can Develop Treatments to Prevent 'superbugs'
- After Spinal Cord Injury, Neurons Wreak Havoc on Metabolism
- Scientists Identify and Show How to Target a Key Tumor Defense Against Immune Attack
- Can Climate Change Accelerate Transmission of Malaria? Pioneering Research Sheds Light on Impacts of Temperature
- Cells May Possess Hidden Communication System
- A Flexible Microdisplay Can Monitor Brain Activity in Real-Time During Brain Surgery
- Unveiling the Mysteries of Cell Division in Embryos With Timelapse Photography
- Good Heart Health in Middle Age May Preserve Brain Function Among Black Women as They Age
- AI Designs New Drugs Based on Protein Structures
- Neurons Spoil Your Appetite
- It Takes Two to TANGO: New Strategy to Tackle Fibrosis and Scarring
- CAR T Cell Therapy Targeting HER2 Antigen Shows Promise Against Advanced Sarcoma in Phase I Trial
- Social Change May Explain Decline in Genetic Diversity of the Y Chromosome at the End of the Neolithic Period
- Social Media Can Be Used to Increase Fruit and Vegetable Intake in Young People
- A Vaccine to Fight Antibiotic Resistance
- Low Intensity Exercise Linked to Reduced Depression
- Positive Effect of Midazolam After Cardiac Arrest
- Researchers Unveil PI3K Enzyme's Dual Accelerator and Brake Mechanisms
- Biophysics: Testing How Well Biomarkers Work
- Discovering Cancers of Epigenetic Origin Without DNA Mutation
- Understaffed Nursing Homes in Disadvantaged Neighborhoods More Likely to Overuse Antipsychotics
- Apply Single-Cell Analysis to Reveal Mechanisms of a Common Complication of Crohn's Disease
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
- Researching Cancer by Studying Lipids Cell by Cell
- Genetics Predict Type 2 Diabetes Risk and Disparities in Childhood Cancer Survivors
- New Study Uncovers Lasting Financial Hardship Associated With Cancer Diagnosis for Working-Age Adults in the U.S.
- Innovative Microscopy Demystifies Metabolism of Alzheimer's
- Study Compares Salmonella Rates in Backyard, Commercial Poultry Farm Samples
- In the Brain, Bursts of Beta Rhythms Implement Cognitive Control
- Magnetic Microcoils Unlock Targeted Single-Neuron Therapies for Neurodegenerative Disorders
- Odor-Causing Bacteria in Armpits Targeted Using Bacteriophage-Derived Lysin
- Liver Cancer: Molecular Signaling Pathway of Tumor Development Decoded
- Gentle Defibrillation for the Heart
- Dengue Fever Infections Have Negative Impacts on Infant Health for Three Years
Monday, April 22, 2024
- Bella Moths Use Poison to Attract Mates: Scientists Are Closer to Finding out How
- Scientists Discover the Cellular Functions of a Family of Proteins Integral to Inflammatory Diseases
- 3 in 5 Parents Play Short Order Cook for Young Children Who Don't Like Family Meal
- Study Explores Possible Future for Early Alzheimer's Diagnostics
- New Approach to Tackle Muscle Loss in Aging
- Predicting Cardiac Arrhythmia 30 Minutes Before It Happens
- Protein Network Dynamics During Cell Division
- Pressure in the Womb May Influence Facial Development
- The Enemy Within: How Pathogens Spread Unrecognized in the Body
- Breakthrough Rice Bran Nanoparticles Show Promise as Affordable and Targeted Anticancer Agent
- Genetically Engineering a Treatment for Incurable Brain Tumors
- People Think 'old Age' Starts Later Than It Used To, Study Finds
- Despite AI Advancements, Human Oversight Remains Essential
- Mosaics of Predisposition Cause Skin Disease
- Social Programs Save Millions of Lives, Especially in Times of Crisis
Friday, April 19, 2024
- Shoe Technology Reduces Risk of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
- Researchers Develop a New Way to Safely Boost Immune Cells to Fight Cancer
- Glial Hyper-Drive for Triggering Epileptic Seizures
- Toxic Chemicals from Microplastics Can Be Absorbed Through Skin
- New Research Defines Specific Genomic Changes Associated With the Transmissibility of the Monkeypox Virus
- Signs of Multiple Sclerosis Show Up in Blood Years Before Symptoms
- Study Opens New Avenue for Immunotherapy Drug Development
- Analyzing the Progression in Retinal Thickness Could Predict Cognitive Progression in Parkinson's Patients
- Dietary Treatment More Effective Than Medicines in IBS
- Key Protein Regulates Immune Response to Viruses in Mammal Cells
Thursday, April 18, 2024
- Why Can Zebrafish Regenerate Damaged Heart Tissue, While Other Fish Species Cannot?
- Mutations in Noncoding DNA Become Functional in Some Cancer-Driving Genes
- Coal Train Pollution Increases Health Risks and Disparities
- A Common Pathway in the Brain That Enables Addictive Drugs to Hijack Natural Reward Processing
- Potential New Treatment Path for Lasting Lyme Disease Symptoms
- Metabolic Health Before Vaccination Determines Effectiveness of Anti-Flu Response
- Perfect Balance: How the Brain Fine-Tunes Its Sensitivity
- Scientists Uncover 95 Regions of the Genome Linked to PTSD
- AI Tool Predicts Responses to Cancer Therapy Using Information from Each Cell of the Tumor
- How Data Provided by Fitness Trackers and Smartphones Can Help People With MS
- Siblings With Unique Genetic Change Help Scientists Progress Drug Search for Type 1 Diabetes
- New Urine-Based Test Detects High-Grade Prostate Cancer, Helping Men Avoid Unnecessary Biopsies