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December 2, 2024
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Nov. 21, 2024 — Researchers have reported the discovery of a previously unknown compound in chloraminated drinking water. Inorganic chloramines are commonly used to disinfect drinking water to safeguard public health from diseases like cholera and typhoid ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — By combining 25 datasets, researchers have created the largest cohesive cell atlas of the human gut and uncovered a new way that stomach cells may play a role in Inflammatory Bowel ...
Nov. 18, 2024 — An international team of researchers has achieved an unprecedented milestone: the creation of mouse stem cells capable of generating a fully developed mouse using genetic tools from a unicellular organism, with which we share a common ancestor that ...
Nov. 8, 2024 — Scientists believe individuals of the most recently discovered 'hominin' group (the Denisovans) that interbred with modern day humans passed on some of their genes via multiple, distinct ...
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Dec. 2, 2024 — New research findings indicate that exposure to even low levels of arsenic poses significant health risks, including an increased risk of kidney ...
Dec. 2, 2024 — New research suggests that large language models like GPT-4 could streamline the process of gene set enrichment, an approach what genes do and how they interact. Results bring science one step closer ...
Dec. 2, 2024 — A cancer therapy that prompts the body's immune defenses against viruses and bacteria to attack tumors can make patients more vulnerable to heart ...
Dec. 2, 2024 — A new study increases our knowledge about the gut and the life of gut bacteria. The study shows, among other things, that changes in the gut environment have an impact on the composition and activity ...
Dec. 2, 2024 — Researchers uncover how two mechano-sensing ion channels are essential to maintain healthy stem ...
Dec. 2, 2024 — Scientists have invented a liquid ink that doctors can print onto a patient's scalp to measure brain activity. The technology offers a promising ...
Dec. 2, 2024 — Ketone bodies are not just about energy. These metabolites are powerful signaling molecules that have profound effects on the proteome and protein ...
Dec. 2, 2024 — As muscles age, their cells lose the ability to regenerate and heal after injury. Now, researchers have created the most comprehensive portrait to date of how that change, in mice, unfolds over ...
Nov. 29, 2024 — For pregnant women, exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) was associated with altered immune responses that can lead to adverse birth outcomes, according to a new study. The study is ...
Dec. 2, 2024 — Researchers have created the smallest walking robot yet. Its mission: to be tiny enough to interact with waves of visible light and still move independently, so that it can maneuver to specific ...
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Nov. 29, 2024 — Bacteria modify their ribosomes when exposed to widely used antibiotics, according to new research. The modified ribosomes have changes specifically in the regions where antibiotics latch on to and ...
Nov. 28, 2024 — An international team of scientists have used advanced microscopy to image how ribosomes recruit to ...
Nov. 28, 2024 — New research shows that long-term sex hormone treatment in transgender individuals can lead to significant changes in body composition and risk factors for cardiovascular disease, particularly in ...
Nov. 28, 2024 — Effective immunity hinges on the ability to sense infection and cellular transformation. In humans, there is a specialized molecule on the surface of cells termed MR1. MR1 allows sensing of certain ...
Nov. 27, 2024 — Recent results from a recent clinical trial indicate that a twice-yearly injection of Lenacapavir offers an overall 96% reduced risk of acquiring HIV. This makes Lenacapavir significantly more ...
Nov. 27, 2024 — A recent trial finds an injection given during some asthma and COPD attacks is more effective than the current treatment of steroid tablets, reducing the need for further treatment by ...
Nov. 27, 2024 — Researchers have analysed the effects of seven different hormone treatments for menopausal symptoms on the risk of blood clots, stroke and heart attack. The study, which involved around one million ...
Nov. 27, 2024 — A new study found that a novel mRNA-based therapy that targets a protein called RUNX1 may be able to prevent blindness and scarring from proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR), a disease caused by a ...
Nov. 27, 2024 — A tiny, four-fingered 'hand' folded from a single piece of DNA can pick up the virus that causes COVID-19 for highly sensitive rapid detection and can even block viral particles from ...
Nov. 27, 2024 — People who have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) who have a family history of mental illness may have a higher risk of aggression in middle age, according to a new ...
Nov. 27, 2024 — Soccer heading may cause more damage to the brain than previously thought, according to a new ...
Nov. 27, 2024 — Each brain is unique, not only in its connections but also in the molecular composition of its neurons, particularly ion channels. Despite their variability, the brain functions reliably -- a paradox ...
Nov. 27, 2024 — New research, based on data from more than 28,000 caregivers in three countries, shows that the longer individuals spend caring for loved ones, the more their well-being suffers, regardless of the ...
Nov. 27, 2024 — Large language models, a type of AI that analyses text, can predict the results of proposed neuroscience studies more accurately than human experts, finds a new study. The findings demonstrate that ...
Nov. 27, 2024 — Factors beyond carbohydrates have a substantial influence on blood glucose levels meaning current automated insulin delivery systems miss vital information required for glucose regulation, a new ...
Nov. 27, 2024 — The food additive carrageenan (E 407) can be responsible for the development of chronic inflammatory bowel disease, ulcers, and increased blood sugar levels in animals. Researchers have now ...
Nov. 27, 2024 — Researchers have investigated how cationic polymers organize on a molecular level when transporting RNA ...
Nov. 27, 2024 — A study has revealed that genetic variants associated with higher likelihood of rhythm impairments tended to be also associated with higher likelihood of dyslexia. The reverse was also the case: ...
Nov. 27, 2024 — Children of mothers who took certain anti-seizure medications while pregnant do not have worse neurodevelopmental outcomes at age 6, according to a long-running ...
Nov. 27, 2024 — Chronic diseases such as diabetes are on the rise and are costly and challenging to treat. Scientists have discovered a common denominator driving these diverse diseases, which may prove to be a ...
Friday, November 29, 2024
Thursday, November 28, 2024
- Structural Link for Initiation of Protein Synthesis in Bacteria
- Hormone Therapy Affects the Metabolic Health of Transgender Individuals, Study Finds
- Study Unravels Another Piece of the Puzzle in How Cancer Cells May Be Targeted by the Immune System
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
- Clinical Trial Reveals Twice-Yearly Injection to Be 96% Effective in HIV Prevention
- First New Treatment for Asthma Attacks in 50 Years
- Different Menopausal Hormone Treatments Pose Different Risks
- Preclinical Tests Show mRNA-Based Treatments Effective for Blinding Condition
- Nanorobot Hand Made of DNA Grabs Viruses for Diagnostics and Blocks Cell Entry
- For Those With CTE, Family History of Mental Illness Tied to Aggression in Middle Age
- Soccer Heading Damages Brain Regions Affected in CTE, Study Finds
- Understanding the Brain's Resilience: Unravelling the Mysteries of Neuronal Degeneration
- Caregivers Experience Decline in Well-Being
- AI Can Predict Study Results Better Than Human Experts, Researchers Find
- No 'one Size Fits All' Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes
- Food Additive Carrageenan (E 407) Could Disrupt the Intestinal Barrier and Increase the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes, Study Finds
- Drug Research: Decoding the Structure of Nano 'gene Ferries'
- Scientists Discover Shared Genetic Foundations Between Musical Rhythm and Human Language
- Newer Epilepsy Medications Used During Pregnancy Do Not Affect Neurological Development in Children
- Cellular Traffic Congestion in Chronic Diseases Suggests New Therapeutic Targets
- 'Alzheimer's in Dish' Model Shows Promise for Accelerating Drug Discovery
- Cervical Cancer Deaths in Young Women Plummet After Introduction of HPV Vaccine
- Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Future of Tick Control
- World's Most Common Heart Valve Disease Linked to Insulin Resistance in Large National Study
- Gold Beats Platinum for Chemo Drugs in New Lab Study
- Long COVID Brain Fog Linked to Lung Function
- Concussions Slow Brain Activity of High School Football Players
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
- Simple Secret to Living a Longer Life
- It Might Be Wrecking the Climate, but Carbon Dioxide Is Actually Good for Your Cells
- Scientists Identify Important Factor in Neural Development
- Drinking Plenty of Water May Actually Be Good for You
- Worried About a Pregnant Woman's Stress and Mental Health? Her Saliva May Hold the Key
- How Long Ring Fingers Can Point to a Love of Alcohol
- Eliminating Physical Activity Disparities Between Male and Female Youth Could Save Hundreds of Millions of Dollars, New Study Says
- Recovery of Testing for Heart Disease Risk Factors Post-COVID Remains Patchy
- Cancers Grow Uniformly Throughout Their Mass, Study Finds
- Study Details How Cancer Cells Fend Off Starvation and Death from Chemotherapy
- The Most Extensive Epigenetic Database of Malignant Blood Cells Created
- Study Reveals Genetic Drivers of Early Onset Type 2 Diabetes in South Asians
- Air Fryers Confirmed as Least Polluting Cooking Method
- New Approach to Epilepsy Treatment Combines Genetics and Brain Mapping
- Wild Boars Could Be a Potential Source of Hepatitis E Transmission to Humans in the Barcelona Metropolitan Area
- Machine Learning Reveals Behaviors Linked With Early Alzheimer's, Points to New Treatments
- How Cancer Cell Death May Harm the Immune System and Promote Tumor Growth
- Researchers Find That Intestinal Infections Change Bile Composition
- Cellular 'power Plants' Control Inflammation
- Healing the Gut Can Reduce Long-Term Impact of Stroke
- The Link Between Sleep and Blood Pressure: New Research Sheds Light on Gender Differences
- Simple Lab-Free Test to Detect Bacteria in Fluids from Water to Urine
- Cause of Common Cancer Immunotherapy Side Effect
- Tirzepatide Shows Powerful Diabetes-Prevention Effect in Three-Year Trial
- Popular Diabetes and Obesity Drugs Also Protect Kidneys, Study Shows
- First Successful Synthesis of Naphthocyclinones Since Their Discovery 50 Years Ago
Monday, November 25, 2024
- Sub-Saharan Africa Leads Global HIV Decline
- Revolutionary Bioengineering Research May Transform Type 1 Diabetes Care, Pave Way for Tackling Cancer and Autoimmune Disease
- Potential New Biomarker for Psychosis Diagnosis
- Hunger Hormone Leptin Can Direct Neural Development in a Leptin Receptor-Independent Manner
- Language Used by Mothers Affects Oxytocin Levels of Infants
- Self-Assembling Proteins Can Be Used for Higher Performance, More Sustainable Skincare Products
- Research Links Wildfire Smoke Exposure With Increased Dementia Risk
- Alzheimer's: New Strategy for Amyloid Diagnostics
- Innovative Approach Maps Gene Activity in the Living Human Brain
- Study Reveals New Way to Unlock Blood-Brain Barrier, Potentially Opening Doors to Treat Brain and Nerve Diseases
- Inceptor Regulates Insulin Homeostasis: A New Approach for Diabetes Therapies
- Scientists Find Why Tamoxifen Works Better for Some People
- Phages, Towards a Targeted Alternative to Antibiotics
- Researchers Use Fitness Tracker Data and Machine Learning to Detect Bipolar Disorder Mood Swings
- Researchers Develop Tools to Examine Neighborhood Economic Effects on Spinal Cord Injury Outcomes
- Pandrug-Resistant Bacteria from the War in Ukraine Are Extremely Pathogenic
- Brain Shrinkage Associated With Alzheimer's Therapies Shows Effectiveness Rather Than Harm
- Chromosomal Chaos Promotes Therapy Resistance in Leukemia Cells and Opens Up New Treatment Approaches
- New Imaging Study Finds Evidence That Emotion Regulation Is Not Always the Most Effective Strategy to Mitigate Suicidal Ideation
- Women Who Suffer Pregnancy Complications Have Fewer Children
- Home Testing Kits and Coordinated Outreach Substantially Improve Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates
- Electrical Nerve Stimulation Eases Long COVID Pain and Fatigue, Study Finds
- Online Health Care Reviews Turned Negative Following COVID Pandemic
- Beyond Screen Time: Complex Factors Shaping Child Development
Friday, November 22, 2024
- Overthinking What You Said? It's Your 'lizard Brain' Talking to Newer, Advanced Parts of Your Brain
- Troubling Spike in Severe Pregnancy-Related Complications
- How Golgi Stress Affects T-Cells' Tumor-Fighting Ability
- New Insights Into Sleep Uncover Key Mechanisms Related to Cognitive Function
- Scientists Identify Key Mechanism in Development of Skin Cancer
- New Model of Neuronal Circuit Provides Insight on Eye Movement
- Cooking Up a Breakthrough: Engineers Refine Lipid Nanoparticles for Better mRNA Therapies
- Standing at Work Can Be Detrimental to Blood Pressure
- Exploring Factors Affecting Workers' Acquisition of Exercise Habits Using Machine Learning Approaches
- A Groundbreaking New Approach to Treating Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Probiotic May Counteract Fire-Retardant Chemical Damage
- New Technology Points to Unexpected Uses for snoRNA
- Caste Differentiation in Ants
Thursday, November 21, 2024
- From Food Crops to Cancer Clinics: Lessons in Extermination Resistance
- Hear This! Transforming Health Care With Speech-to-Text Technology
- AI Protein Engineer Capable of Making Proteins 'better, Faster, Stronger'
- Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Safe and Effective for Patients With Severe Obesity, Study Finds
- Scientists Find a Region of the Mouse Gut Tightly Regulated by the Immune System
- Study Uncovers Potential New Target for Treatment of Chronic, Debilitating Skin Disease
- The Human Heart May Have a Hidden Ability to Repair Itself
- Less Than 50% of Many Prenatal Supplements Have the Adequate Amount of Choline and Iodine
- Empowering Neuroscience: Large Open Brain Models Released
- Scientists Implicate a Novel Cellular Protein in Hepatitis A Infection