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July 26, 2024
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July 17, 2024 — Scientists have discovered that 'switching off' a protein called IL-11 can significantly increase the healthy lifespan of mice by almost 25 ...
July 17, 2024 — Biology researchers have developed a new antibody therapy that can neutralize a wide variety of HIV-1 strains. They found success in an unlikely source -- ...
July 8, 2024 — The largest animals do not have proportionally bigger brains -- with humans bucking this trend -- a new study has ...
July 1, 2024 — With a new surgical intervention and neuroprosthetic interface, researchers restored a natural walking gait in people with amputations below the knee. Seven patients were able to walk faster, avoid ...
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July 26, 2024 — New therapy uses synthetic nanofibers to mimic the natural signaling of a protein that is crucial for cartilage formation and maintenance. Researchers found that intensifying the motion of molecules ...
July 26, 2024 — Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a severe neurological disease for which there is presently no cure, although current therapies can alleviate ...
July 26, 2024 — The brain contains many cell types, from the prominent neurons to the lesser-known microglia. The latter are integral to the brain's immune system and play a crucial role as the brain's cleanup crew. ...
July 26, 2024 — When doctors sit at hospitalized patients' bedsides, it can have a more positive impact than if they stand, a review of data suggests -- but a new ...
July 25, 2024 — In an important study for understanding how memories are made, cientists show that the flexibility of chromatin -- packaged DNA inside the cell -- plays a crucial role in 'deciding' which neurons are ...
July 25, 2024 — Findings from a small, proof-of-concept clinical trial have suggested that fecal microbiota transplants (FMTs) can boost the effectiveness of ...
July 23, 2024 — Years of high systolic blood pressure are linked to a greater risk for the two most common types of stroke. The results suggest that early diagnosis and sustained control of high blood pressure over ...
July 25, 2024 — An experimental drug originally developed to treat cancer may help clear HIV from infected cells in the brain, according to a new study. By targeting infected cells in the brain, drug may clear virus ...
July 25, 2024 — A new study brings researchers closer to better understanding the pathology of the fatty liver disease MASH, which stands for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis. MASH is a consequence ...
July 25, 2024 — Targeted physical training can improve the quality of life of patients with metastatic breast cancer and alleviate fatigue. This is shown by an international randomized multicenter study. In the ...
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July 25, 2024 — Mammals that have evolved more developed brains tend to have a smaller size difference between males and females of that species, according to new ...
July 25, 2024 — A new study adds to evidence which suggests treating breast cancer patients with sodium channel blockers could be a promising future treatment to prevent the spread of cancer during the gap between ...
July 25, 2024 — 3D-printed blood vessels, which closely mimic the properties of human veins, could transform the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Strong, flexible, gel-like tubes -- created using a novel 3D ...
July 25, 2024 — Scientists have discovered a new evasion strategy used by the varicella zoster virus, which causes chickenpox and shingles, that may allow it to affect tissues far from the original site of ...
July 25, 2024 — A new mathematical method, validated with experimental animal data, provides a fast, reliable and minimally invasive way of determining how to treat critical blood pressure changes during surgery or ...
July 25, 2024 — A gentle rumble ran under a researcher's feet as a rocket carrying her research -- live, human muscle cells grown on scaffolds fixed on tiny chips -- lifted off, climbed, and disappeared into ...
July 25, 2024 — In a rigorous medical records study covering tens of thousands of patients, researchers conclude that some patients with preoperative anemia have better outcomes if they get iron infusions before ...
July 25, 2024 — A noninvasive colorectal cancer screening test that can be done at home could reduce the risk of colorectal cancer death by 33%, according to a new ...
July 25, 2024 — Scientists have discovered that electrical currents may make Natural Killer (NK) cells -- our very own cancer-killing immune cells -- even better killers, which could have significant implications ...
July 25, 2024 — New research shows that a certain bug, Alcaligenes faecalis (A. faecalis), can facilitate healing of hard-to-treat wounds among people with diabetes. While there are many studies done on potentially ...
July 25, 2024 — Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed an array that assesses methylation levels of genes located in imprint control regions (ICRs) within the human genome. The array ...
July 25, 2024 — Over the last century, a once-deadly mosquito-borne virus has evolved so that it no longer sickens humans. New research shows that changes in the virus's ability to target human cells paralleled ...
July 24, 2024 — Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in developing a new gene therapy approach that restores full-length dystrophin protein, which could lead to new treatments for people with Duchenne ...
July 24, 2024 — For patients with Afib, using a wearable device can lead to higher rates of anxiety about their Afib symptoms and treatment, doctor visits, and use of informal healthcare resources, according to a ...
July 24, 2024 — New research has found that specific genes may be related to the trajectory of recovery for stroke survivors, providing doctors insights useful for developing targeted ...
July 24, 2024 — People with high levels of body fat stored in their belly or arms may be more likely to develop diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's than people with low levels of fat in these areas, ...
July 24, 2024 — Tweaking the numbers of receptors in a key brain area changes the daily rhythms of rest and wake in ...
July 24, 2024 — In mice with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), increasing ketone supply to the heart allowed their hearts to utilize more ketones and produce more ...
July 24, 2024 — Current medical guidelines recommend that people in a preliminary stage of type 2 diabetes lose at least 7 percent of their body weight in order to prevent manifest diabetes. Diabetes experts ...
July 24, 2024 — An interdisciplinary team of physicians and scientists show for the first time that a blood protein called fibrin blocks an essential biological process that drives brain development in early life. ...
Thursday, July 25, 2024
- Size Doesn't Matter for Mammals With More Complex Brains
- Sodium Channels in Breast Cancer Cells a Promising Target for Future Treatments, Study Reveals
- Artificial Blood Vessels Could Improve Heart Bypass Outcomes
- Scientists Identify Key Protein Behind Spread of Shingles Virus
- Method Enables Fast, Accurate Estimates of Cardiovascular State to Inform Blood Pressure Management
- Space-Trekking Muscle Tests Drugs for Microgravity-Induced Muscle Impairment
- Study Suggests Preoperative Iron Infusions Work Better Than Blood Transfusions for Some Anemic Patients
- New Study Shows at-Home Colon Cancer Screening Test Reduces Risk of Colorectal Cancer Death, as Effective as Screening Colonoscopy
- Electrical Currents May Make Body's Cancer-Killing Cells Even Better Killers
- How a Bacterium Supports Healing of Chronic Diabetic Wounds
- Array Pinpoints Imprinted Genes With Potential Links to Disease
- How Evolution Tamed a Deadly Virus and Why We Should Still Worry
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
- New Gene Therapy Approach Shows Promise for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Could Wearable Devices Adversely Affect Health?
- Stroke Recovery: It's in the Genes
- Does Your Body Composition Affect Your Risk of Dementia or Parkinson's?
- Daily Rhythms Depend on Receptor Density in Biological Clock
- Increasing Prediabetes Remission for Type 2 Diabetes
- Prediabetes Remission for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention
- Preventing Brain Damage in Preterm Babies
- AI Model Identifies Certain Breast Tumor Stages Likely to Progress to Invasive Cancer
- Researchers Are Closing in on a Mouse Model for Late-Onset Alzheimer's
- Targeted Alzheimer's Research and Drug Discovery
- COVID-19 Pandemic Slowed Progress Towards Health-Related Sustainable Development Goals and Increased Inequalities
- Proof-of-Concept Study to Find Functional Cure for HIV
- Fighting Leukemia by Targeting Its Stem Cells
- 'Gene Misbehavior' Widespread in Healthy People
- Neuroscientists Discover Brain Circuitry of Placebo Effect for Pain Relief
- At What Age Do Olympic Athletes Peak?
- Warehousing Industry Increases Health-Harming Pollutants, Research Shows
- Large Genetic Study on Severe COVID-19
- BePRECISE Consortium Unveils Guidelines to Enhance Reporting in Precision Medicine Research
- Traffic-Related Ultrafine Particles Hinder Mitochondrial Functions in Olfactory Mucosa
- Language Affects How Quickly We Perceive Shades of Color
- Blood Test May Guide Use of Multiple Myeloma Immunotherapy
- Research Sheds Light on the Role of PTPRK in Tissue Repair and Cancer
- Study Across Multiple Brain Regions Discerns Alzheimer's Vulnerability and Resilience Factors
- Research Finds No Difference in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/chronic Fatigue Syndrome Prevalence Caused by COVID-19 and Other Acute Illnesses
- Building a Molecular Brain Map to Understand Alzheimer's Disease
- Under Pressure: How Cells Respond to Physical Stress
- Physical Activity Improves Early With Customized Text Messages in Patients With Heart Problems
- New Study Confirms Mammal-to-Mammal Avian Flu Spread
- Staying Hip to Orthopedic Advances: Comparing Traditional and New Hip Replacement Stems
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
- Link Found Between Kneecap Shape and Debilitating Joint Disease
- Long-Acting Injectable Cabotegravir for HIV Prevention Is Safe in Pregnancy, Study Finds
- Researchers Leveraging AI to Train (Robotic) Dogs to Respond to Their Masters
- Human-Infecting Parasite Produces Sterile Soldiers Like Ants and Termites
- The Unintended Consequences of Success Against Malaria
- Brain's Support Cells Contribute to Alzheimer's Disease by Producing Toxic Peptide
- Tumor Suppressor Protein Par-4 Triggers Unique Cell Death Pathway in Cancerous Cells
- Study Uses Game of Thrones to Advance Understanding of Face Blindness
- Does the Onset of Daylight Saving Time Lead to an Unhealthy Lifestyle?
- Mass Layoffs and Data Breaches Could Be Connected
- New Video Test for Parkinson's Uses AI to Track How the Disease Is Progressing
- Wearable Sensors Help Athletes Achieve Greater Performance
- Electric Scooter and Bike Accidents Are Soaring Across the United States
- New Research Identifies Less Invasive Method for Examining Brain Activity Following Traumatic Brain Injury
- Prostate Cancer Blood Test Equally Effective Across Ethnic Groups, Study Finds
- Study Evaluates Treatment Interventions for Severe Obesity in Adolescents
- How Does the Brain Respond to Sleep Apnea?
- Dual Action Antibiotic Could Make Bacterial Resistance Nearly Impossible
- Brain Care Score for Dementia and Stroke Also Predicts Late-Life Depression
- Pioneering the Cellular Frontier
- Protein Discovery Linked to Parkinson's Disease Opens Future Research Areas
- New Rapid Method for Determining Virus Infectivity
- Risks and Benefits of Integrating AI Into Medical Decision-Making
- Expiring Medications Could Pose Challenge on Long Space Missions
- Preclinical Model Offers New Insights Into Parkinson's Disease Process
- Brain-Heart Axis: Strokes Change Epigenetics of Immune System
- Could Smart Guide RNAs Usher in an Era of Personalized Medicine?
Monday, July 22, 2024
- New Study Identifies Two Proteins That May Contribute to Stroke Recurrence
- Drug Target Identified for Diseases Associated With Leukemia-Causing Virus
- New Tools Reveal Neuropeptides, Not Neurotransmitters, Encode Danger in the Brain
- Breakthrough in Skeletal Muscle Regeneration
- B Cell Biohack: Immune Cells to Churn out Custom Antibodies
- Boosting Fruit Intake During Midlife Can Ward Off Late-Life Blues
- Combination Treatment Based on Drug Repurposing Shows Promise in the Treatment of Retinal Degenerations
- How Developing Neurons Build 'mini-Computers' For Increased Computational Power
- An Over Or Under-Synchronized Brain May Predict Psychosis
- Exposing Dengue's Invasion Strategies
- Smell of Human Stress Affects Dogs' Emotions Leading Them to Make More Pessimistic Choices
- Blood Proteins Predict the Risk of Developing More Than 60 Diseases
- Controlling Mosquito Populations Through Genetic Breeding
- Genetic Diagnostics of Ultra-Rare Diseases
- Not Everything That Tastes Bitter Is Potentially Harmful: But Why? Study Provides an Explanation
- Foldable Pouch Actuator Improves Finger Extension in Soft Rehabilitation Gloves
- Are AI-Chatbots Suitable for Hospitals?
- Switching from Gas to Electric Stoves Cuts Indoor Air Pollution
- Scientists Identify Possible New Transmission Factor in Hospital-Acquired Klebsiella Infections
- Organs on Demand? Scientists Print Voxel Building Blocks
- Knockout of CD5 on CAR T Cells Boosts Anti-Tumor Efficacy
- Team Marks Milestone in Progress Toward Investigational New Drug for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
- Virtual Reality Training for Physicians Aims to Heal Disparities in Black Maternal Health Care
- Early Detection of miRNAs in Maternal Blood May Offer the Potential for Predicting Preeclampsia, Study Finds