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October 13, 2024
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Oct. 11, 2024 — Scientists analyzed hairs extracted from the broken teeth of two 19th century 'man-eater' lions. Their analysis revealed DNA from giraffe, human, oryx, waterbuck, wildebeest and zebra as prey, along with hairs that originated from the ...
Oct. 10, 2024 — Embryo development starts when a single egg cell is fertilized and starts dividing continuously. Initially a chaotic cluster, it gradually evolves into a highly organized structure. Scientists have now provided new insights into the process, ...
Oct. 9, 2024 — Just as a musician can train to more sharply distinguish subtle differences in pitch, mammals can improve their ability to interpret hearing, vision, and other senses with practice. This process, ...
Oct. 9, 2024 — Microbiologists found that showerheads and toothbrushes are teeming with an extremely diverse collection of viruses -- most of which have never been seen ...
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Oct. 11, 2024 — Targeted protein degradation has opened up a new field of drug discovery with potential to treat previously 'undruggable' diseases. The work means ...
Oct. 11, 2024 — Researchers have linked specific frequent defects in sperm to risk of pregnancy complications and negative impacts on the health of the baby. The study shows that high proportion of father's ...
Oct. 11, 2024 — Researchers have developed a new method to recreate a robust and functional human immune system in mice using mononuclear cells from the cord blood. This new kind of mice, that count with most of the ...
Oct. 11, 2024 — Scientists have identified a protein that blocks the activity of bone-forming cells (osteoblasts) by stopping them from maturing during the journey ...
Oct. 11, 2024 — By generating mice with genetic mutations that disrupt the brain's TrkC-PTP protein complex, researchers find a key way that brain cells ...
Oct. 11, 2024 — Promising findings could lead to the development of a non-invasive stool test and a new therapy for endometriosis, a painful condition that affects nearly 200 million women ...
Oct. 11, 2024 — Scientists discover how innate immunity envelops bacteria. The protein GBP1 is a vital component of our body's natural defense against pathogens. This substance fights against bacteria and parasites ...
Oct. 11, 2024 — Researchers have found that motor delay and low muscle tone were common signs of an underlying genetic diagnosis in children with neurodevelopment ...
Oct. 11, 2024 — New research indicates that a novel method could result in a new treatment option in an area of medicine that currently has few, if any, treatment ...
Oct. 10, 2024 — Analyzing the genetics of patients that responded well to checkpoint blockade revealed mutations in the gene Asxl1 in immune T cells. Disrupting the Asxl1 gene in T cells enhanced response to immune ...
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Oct. 12, 2024 — Promising new inroads into critical DNA testing has been forecast by experts who have applied machine learning to DNA profiling. From medical diagnostics to forensic tests and national security, PCR ...
Oct. 11, 2024 — Clinician-scientists analyzed samples from patients' airways and blood, finding distinct changes in children with severe cases of RSV, including an increase in the number of natural killer (NK) ...
Oct. 11, 2024 — Researchers have successfully develop single-atom editing technology that maximizes drug ...
Oct. 10, 2024 — Skin pigmentation may act as a 'sponge' for some medications, potentially influencing the speed with which active drugs reach their intended targets, a pair of scientists ...
Oct. 10, 2024 — Inflammation of the arteries is a primary precursor and driver of cardiovascular disease -- the No. 1 killer of people in the United States. This inflammation is associated with the buildup of ...
Oct. 10, 2024 — Chemists have developed a new chemical reaction that will allow researchers to synthesize selectively the left-handed or right-handed versions of 'mirror molecules' found in nature and ...
Oct. 10, 2024 — A new technology enables the control of specific brain circuits non-invasively with magnetic fields, according to a preclinical study. The technology holds promise as a powerful tool for studying the ...
Oct. 10, 2024 — Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, the second leading cause of maternal deaths worldwide, may be sending a significantly higher number of pregnant people to the emergency ...
Oct. 10, 2024 — A new study has punctured a longstanding assumption about the source of the most common type of DNA mutation seen in the genome--one that contributes to many genetic diseases, including ...
Oct. 10, 2024 — Mentally healthy college students who felt connected to their university were more likely to binge drink than those who did not feel connected to their university, according to a new ...
Oct. 10, 2024 — There is variability in when and how cells divide during the development of embryos. While researchers traditionally believed this variability was an obstacle that needed to be regulated, a group now ...
Oct. 10, 2024 — The risk of asthma in the child can be reduced by nearly half if the mother engages in active physical exercise at least three times a week during pregnancy, compared to a child of a mother who is ...
Oct. 10, 2024 — A team found fluorescein angiography useful for visualizing and assessing neural blood flow in severely damaged nerves during open carpal tunnel release ...
Oct. 10, 2024 — In the research, mice were fed a high-fat diet were injected with the compound AP39, which delivers hydrogen sulfide direct to mitochondria in cells The research concluded that the treatment ...
Oct. 10, 2024 — An international study investigates the health consequences of heavy rainfall events. Researchers analyzed the relationship between precipitation patterns and mortality rates at 645 locations across ...
Oct. 10, 2024 — A new American Heart Association scientific statement suggests addressing cardiovascular health earlier in life may reduce the risk of stroke and help preserve thinking and memory later in ...
Oct. 10, 2024 — A human cell culture model of the lung's most important immune cells, alveolar macrophages, helped make a key finding that is prompting researchers to rethink the role of another immune ...
Oct. 10, 2024 — The portion of our nervous systems responsible for the 'fight or flight' response can shape the severity of potentially deadly C. difficile infections, according to new ...
Oct. 10, 2024 — Results of the first phase of a Ceramide Ring Trial have just been published, representing a significant landmark in the field of lipidomics. This achievement represents a groundbreaking advance in ...
Oct. 10, 2024 — A new study shows that people with type 2 diabetes have lower levels of the protein that breaks down and converts creatine in the muscles. This leads to impaired function of the mitochondria, the ...
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Friday, October 11, 2024
- Researchers Identify Signs Tied to More Severe Cases of RSV
- New Paradigm of Drug Discovery With World's First Atomic Editing?
Thursday, October 10, 2024
- How Your Skin Tone Could Affect Your Meds
- Research Advances Infusion Designed to Clean Arteries
- A Look Into 'mirror Molecules' May Lead to New Medicines
- Magnetically Regulated Gene Therapy Tech Offers Precise Brain-Circuit Control
- Spike in Emergency Visits for Life Threatening Pregnancy Complication, Study Suggests
- The Cause of the Genome's Most Common Mutation Has Been Reassigned
- Students Who Feel More University Connection May Be More Likely to Binge Drink, Study Finds
- Variability in When and How Cells Divide Promotes Healthy Development in Embryos
- Maternal Exercise During Pregnancy May Protect the Child Against Asthma
- Glowing Approach Could Aid Carpal Tunnel-Related Surgery
- New Drug Approach Could Underpin Future Weight Loss Therapies, Study Indicates
- Extreme Rainfall Poses Health Risks
- Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation and Coronary Heart Disease Linked to Cognitive Impairment
- Human Cell Culture Model of Lung's Most Important Immune Cells
- Faulty 'fight or Flight' Response Drives Deadly C. Difficile Infections, Research Reveals
- Checking out the Boundaries: Milestone in Lipidomics Achieved
- How Muscle Energy Production Is Impaired in Type 2 Diabetes
- Coffee During Pregnancy Safe for Baby's Brain Development, Study Suggests
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
- Do People With MS Have an Increased Risk of Cancer?
- Gene Therapy Shows Long-Term Benefit for Patients With a Rare Pediatric Brain Disease
- Rapid Blood Cancer Diagnostic Could Speed Decisions and Save Lives
- Original or Copy: How Chlamydia Manipulate the Host Cell
- COVID-19 Infection Appeared to Increase Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke Up to 3 Years Later
- Tiny Antibodies to Fight the Dangerous Effects of Opioids
- You Get Your Energy from Your Mom: A New Study Explains Why
- Language Model 'UroBot' Surpasses the Accuracy of Experienced Urologists
- Having a Sweet Tooth Is Linked to Higher Risk of Depression, Diabetes, and Stroke, Study Finds
- Persistent Infection Could Explain Long COVID in Some People, Study Finds
- Researchers Succeed in Creating Two Interconnected Vascular Networks
- The Secret to Slimming? Special 'skinny Genes' Double Weight Loss
- Arrhythmic Hearts After Excessive Alcohol Consumption
- Keeping It Together: How Calcium Signals Help Cells Bury Their Dead Neighbors
- Neurons Look Different in Children With Autism, Research Finds
- Are Ideas Contagious?
- Toddlers Show Increased Physical Activity With a Robot Playmate Moving Around the Room
- Genetic Analysis of 25,000 Chinese Mothers and Infants Reveals Unique Genes Associated With Disease Risk
- Study Probes How Eating Less Can Extend Lifespan
- Ultra-Sensitive Robotic 'finger' Can Take Patient Pulses, Check for Lumps
- Dual Immunotherapy Plus Chemotherapy Benefits Specific Subset of Patients With Lung Cancer
- Study Uncovers Mutations and DNA Structures Driving Bladder Cancer
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
- In a Warming World, Public Needs to Know More About Protections from Mosquito-Borne Illnesses
- Will AI Tools Revolutionize Public Health? Not If They Continue Following Old Patterns, Researchers Argue
- Team Engineers New Enzyme to Produce Synthetic Genetic Material
- DAPK3 Emerges as a New Regulator of Migration of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cells
- Oh My Meniscus: Age Poses Risk of Further Knee Injury in Children
- Scientists Discover Novel Series of SARS-CoV-2 Mpro Inhibitors for Potential New COVID-19 Treatments
- Echoes in the Brain: Why Today's Workout Could Fuel Next Week's Bright Idea
- A New Technique That Makes Competition Between Tumor Cells Visible Can Help Personalize Treatments for Multiple Myeloma
- Key Molecule in Wound Healing Identified
- How Diabetes-Risk Genes Make Cells Less Resilient to Stress
- The Secret Strength of Our Cell Guards
- Hip Osteoarthritis: Head Gets in the Way of Recovery, Study Suggests
- Mental Health App Could Help Prevent Depression in Young People at High Risk
- Recreating a Hallmark of Parkinson's Disease in Human Neurons
- New Apps Will Enable Safer Indoor Navigation for Visually Impaired
- Rates of a Tick-Borne Parasitic Disease Are on the Rise
- Ultra-Powered MRI Scans Show Damage to Brain's 'control Center' Is Behind Long-Lasting COVID-19 Symptoms
Monday, October 7, 2024
- Texting While Walking Puts Pedestrians in Danger
- Common Breast Cancer Treatments May Speed Aging Process
- Harnessing Natural Killer T Cells to Advance Cancer Immunotherapy for Solid Tumors
- Study Explores Novel Therapeutic Treatment for Glioblastoma
- Brain's Waste-Clearance Pathways Revealed
- Macaques Give Birth More Easily Than Women: No Maternal Mortality at Birth
- Menstrual Cycle Luteal Phase Lengths Are Not 'fixed' At 13-14 Days
- Should Men and Women Eat Different Breakfasts to Lose Weight?
- Fear of Childbirth Is Associated With Shorter Duration of Breastfeeding
- Gut Hormones Could Hold the Key to Fighting Fatty Liver Disease
- Researchers Confront New US and Global Challenges in Vaccinations of Adults
- Brain Network Study Reveals Clues About Dementia's Behavior Changes
- Despite Medical Advances, Life Expectancy Gains Are Slowing
- Commonly Used Arm Positions Can Substantially Overestimate Blood Pressure Readings
- An Early Blood Test Can Predict Survival in Patients With Metastatic Prostate Cancer
- Scientists Discover That Special Immune Cells Stop Metastatic Cancer
- Cancer Biologists Discover a New Mechanism for an Old Drug
- Protecting Confidentiality in Adolescent Patient Portals
- Scientists Discover a Secret to Regulating Our Body Clock, Offering New Approach to End Jet Lag
- Promising Cell Therapy Offers Hope for Relapsed or Refractory T-Cell Leukaemia
Friday, October 4, 2024
- New Therapeutic Target for Cardiac Arrhythmias Emerges
- Researchers Seek to Improve Advanced Pain Management Using AI for Drug Discovery
- Real-Time Data Shows What Happens When People Lose Their Balance
- Role of Ophthalmic Acid in Motor Function Control
- Drug Improves Effectiveness of Radiation for Lung Cancer That Has Spread to the Brain
- Multiple Myeloma: Cilta-Cel Found Highly Effective in Real-World Study
- Preventing Organ Transplant Rejection
- Research Points to Potential New Treatment for Aggressive Prostate Cancer Subtype
- Role of Gamma-Delta T Cells in Cancer Immunology
- Achieving Precise Timing for DNA Droplet Division: A Step Towards Artificial Cells
Monday, October 7, 2024
Thursday, October 3, 2024
- Hoarding Disorder: 'Sensory CBT' Treatment Strategy Shows Promise
- Toddlers Get Nearly Half Their Calories from Ultra-Processed Foods
- In Lab Tests, Dietary Zinc Inhibits AMR Gene Transmission
- How Doxycycline for STI Prevention Affects the Gut Microbiome
- What Happens in the Brain When a Person With Schizophrenia 'hears Voices'?
- Smartphone-Assisted 'scavenger Hunt' Identifies People at Risk for Dementia
- Balancing Health: Diabetes and Obesity Increase Risk of Liver Cancer Relapse
- Psychological Distress in Adults and Caregivers About Food Allergy Is Widespread and Unrecognized
- Quantum Researchers Come Up With a Recipe That Could Accelerate Drug Development