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September 5, 2024
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Sep. 4, 2024 — It turns out that a particular gene has a great influence on longevity, a new study concludes. This may pave the way for new ...
Aug. 22, 2024 — A new study finds that mitochondria in our brain cells frequently fling their DNA into the cells' nucleus, where the mitochondrial DNA integrates into chromosomes, possibly causing ...
Aug. 20, 2024 — Meat consumption, particularly consumption of processed meat and unprocessed red meat, is associated with a higher type 2 diabetes risk, an analysis of data from 1.97 million ...
Aug. 20, 2024 — A newly discovered code within DNA -- coined 'spatial grammar' -- holds a key to understanding how gene activity is encoded in the human genome. This breakthrough finding revealed a long-postulated hidden spatial grammar embedded in DNA. The ...
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Sep. 4, 2024 — Sports-related concussions (SRC) may not be associated with long-term cognitive risks for non-professional athletes, a new study suggests. In fact, ...
Sep. 4, 2024 — Using high-precision X-ray imaging to track spine movements during neck exertion tasks, researchers discovered that sustained neck exertions cause ...
Sep. 4, 2024 — A treatment paradox has recently come to light in prostate cancer: blocking testosterone production halts tumor growth in early disease, while elevating the hormone can delay disease progression in ...
Sep. 4, 2024 — Research shows that super spikes, scientifically described as advanced footwear technology (AFT) spikes, can give runners about a 2% edge in middle-distance track races, like the 800- and ...
Sep. 4, 2024 — A study mapped genes linked to schizophrenia and uncovered a mechanism that disrupts synaptic plasticity in affected individuals. The researchers ...
Sep. 4, 2024 — From infancy and usually for life, some families suffer from broken hair due to a congenital form of hair loss called monilethrix. Researchers at have now identified causative mutations in another ...
Sep. 4, 2024 — Older individuals are at the greatest risk during heat waves, and older women die more often than older men, a study found. It was not previously known whether this was due to physiological ...
Sep. 4, 2024 — A study on the effects of commonly used anaesthetic and sedative drugs on cerebrospinal fluid flow and volume has uncovered findings regarding their impact on the brain's vital glymphatic system. ...
Sep. 5, 2024 — New research on anesthesia has yielded important results about the physical basis of consciousness in the ...
Sep. 5, 2024 — A new study shows that skin fungus colonization of Malassezia globosa speeds up breast cancer tumor ...
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Sep. 5, 2024 — There are some pretty strange ingredients in cosmetics and skin care products. One example is snail mucin -- also known as snail slime -- which is used for its moisturizing and antioxidant ...
Sep. 5, 2024 — A major step forward toward biosensor devices that can provide fast, high-contrast detection of biomarkers in almost any environment are 'binding-activated fluorescent biosensors.' Now, a ...
Sep. 5, 2024 — Group sleeping can impact when animals sleep, how long they sleep for, and how deeply they sleep. For example, groups of meerkats time their sleep according to 'sleep traditions'; olive ...
Sep. 5, 2024 — Researcher have uncovered a new cell type in the human brain that fires electrical impulses. The cells are hybrids, part neuron and part glia, and are present in both glioma, a type of brain tumor, ...
Sep. 5, 2024 — Staging of patients with early pancreatic cancer is inaccurate as much as 80% of the time, according to a new study. The finding underscores the urgent need for advancements in diagnostic technology ...
Sep. 5, 2024 — Forget about retinol night creams, researchers believe travel could be the best way to defy premature aging. An interdisciplinary study has applied the theory of entropy to tourism, finding that ...
Sep. 4, 2024 — The American Journal of Gastroenterology has published a new guideline on the treatment of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection. The number one recommendation for treatment-na ve patients is ...
Sep. 4, 2024 — The heavy metal cadmium, which is found in the air, water, food and soil, is known to cause health problems. A new study has examined if thinking and memory skills were associated with cadmium ...
Sep. 4, 2024 — By repeatedly scanning the brains of a small group of patients for a year and a half, researchers have identified a distinct pattern of neuronal interactions that appears to predispose some people to ...
Sep. 4, 2024 — Researchers identified a mechanism for why some people will itch from an allergen or mosquito bite exposure, while others will not in a new study, and showed this pathway can be targeted to prevent ...
Sep. 4, 2024 — Researchers are designing real-time, intelligent tutors powered by AI. These systems mimic human surgical instructors in brain surgical training. Intelligent tutors help the learner acquire excellent ...
Sep. 4, 2024 — Green Social Prescribing is the practice of supporting people with mental health needs to engage in nature-based activities. Referrals will typically come from GPs, community mental health teams, or ...
Sep. 4, 2024 — High-quality feline induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) have now been generated. The feline iPSCs are also footprint- and feeder-free. Further research using these stem cells is expected to ...
Sep. 4, 2024 — A new study has found that regular mobile phone use was positively associated with incident cardiovascular diseases risk. In addition, this association was partly attributed to poor sleep, ...
Sep. 4, 2024 — Researchers have developed ultra-flexible brain probes that accurately record brain activity without causing tissue damage. This opens up new avenues for the treatment of a range of neurological and ...
Sep. 4, 2024 — New research shows that parasitic nematodes, responsible for infecting more than a billion people globally, carry viruses that may solve the puzzle of why some cause serious ...
Sep. 4, 2024 — Scientists have identified a molecular intermediate of a serotonin receptor that is involved in diseases such as depression and schizophrenia. The study points to a potentially new target for ...
Sep. 4, 2024 — Some per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are poorly degradable and are also known as 'forever chemicals'. They adversely affect health and can lead to liver damage, obesity, hormonal ...
Sep. 4, 2024 — Every day, people die waiting for an organ transplant. Time is at a premium, not just for those awaiting organs, but also for the organs themselves, which can deteriorate rapidly during ...
Sep. 4, 2024 — Bad behavior often occurs away from home, leading parents to blame and limit contact with peers. However, a new study shows that banning friendships can backfire, worsening behavior instead of ...
Thursday, September 5, 2024
- How Fish Guts Might Play a Role in Future Skin Care Products
- Starting a Fluorescent Biosensor Revolution
- For Many Animals Sleep Is a Social Activity, but It's Usually Studied as an Individual Process
- Human Brain Cancers Fire Electrical Impulses -- Researchers Reveal Unexpected Hybrid Cell Spiking the Signals
- Pancreatic Cancer: Study Finds Most Early Staging Inaccurate
- Travel Could Be the Best Defense Against Aging
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
- New Guideline for Helicobacter Pylori Includes Change to Primary Treatment Recommendation
- Heavy Metal Cadmium May Be Tied to Memory Issues for Some
- Brain Scanning Approach Shows Wiring of Depression
- Researchers Identify Mechanism Underlying Allergic Itching, and Show It Can Be Blocked
- A New Role for Intelligent Tutors Powered by AI in Brain Surgery?
- Prescribing Nature Can Improve Happiness and Reduce Anxiety
- Kidney Disease in Cats: High-Quality Feline iPSCs Generated Without Genetic Footprint
- Regular Mobile Phone Use May Increase the Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases, Study Suggests
- Flexible Tentacle Electrodes Precisely Record Brain Activity
- Newly Discovered Viruses in Parasitic Nematodes Could Change Our Understanding of How They Cause Disease
- A New Drug Target for Psychiatric Disorders
- 'Forever Chemicals' Influence the Development and Function of the Brain
- Scientists Use Magnetic Nanotech to Safely Rewarm Frozen Tissues for Transplant
- Banning Friendships Can Backfire: Moms Who 'meddle' Make Bad Behavior Worse
- Researchers Reveal Key LAG3 Mechanisms That Could Transform Cancer Immunotherapy
- Study Finds When Self-Determination Model Provided to Schools With Support, Teachers and All Students Benefit
- Investigational Mpox mRNA Vaccine Reduces Disease Severity in Primates Compared to Available Vaccines
- A New Artificial Intelligence Tool for Cancer
- High Cholesterol Levels at a Young Age Significant Risk Factor for Atherosclerosis
- Novel Immunotherapy Improves Recovery from Spinal Cord Injury
- Epigenetic Changes Reprogram Astrocytes Into Brain Stem Cells
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
- A Sensory Pen Which Can Read Braille Could Improve Literacy Amongst the Visually Impaired
- Adolescent Glioma Subtype Responds to CDK4/6 Inhibitor
- New Study Uncovers Key Mechanisms Responsible for the Transformation of Adult Progenitors Into Brain Tumors
- Can Technology Turn Exercise Pain Into Pleasure?
- Can't Stop Belching? Dietary Habits or Disease Could Be the Reason
- Hundreds of New Cancer Driver Genes Predicted by Algorithm
- Insulin Cells Don't Need to Team Up
- Finger Wrap Uses Sweat to Provide Health Monitoring at Your Fingertips--Literally
- Children's Behavioral Problems Are Linked to Higher Hair Cortisol Levels
- Targeted Cancer Therapies: Getting Radioactive Atoms to Accumulate in Tumors
- Communication Helps Parent Relationships With New College Students but Has Limits
- How Zebrafish Map Their Environment
- How Gene Regulation Changes Over a Lifetime
- Dangerous Airborne Fungus Boosted by California Droughts
- Rising Temperatures in Africa May Increase Perinatal Deaths
- How Cheerful Is That Water Bottle?
- Ketamine Clinics Vary Widely in Pregnancy-Related Safeguards
- Pregnancy-Related Heart Failure Is Under-Detected; AI-Enabled Stethoscope Helped Doctors Diagnose Twice as Many Cases
- New Approach Can Help Detect and Predict Mental Health Symptoms in Teens
- Inflammation Leaves a Long-Lasting Impression on Intestinal Stem Cells That Reduces Their Ability to Heal
- Scientists Identify Potential New Immune System Target to Head Off the Spread of Breast Cancer Cells
- Unveiling the Molecular Mechanisms Linking Aging With Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Keep Devices out of Bed for Better Sleep
- From Cavities to Sleep Apnea: Dentists Can Assume New Role in Saving Lives
- Researchers Develop Tool That Measures Health of a Person's Gut Microbiome
- Artificial Intelligence Likely to Play an Increasing Role in Scientific Publications
- Researchers Give Adult Zebra Finches Back Their Ability to Learn New Songs
- Blood Stem Cell Breakthrough Could Transform Bone Marrow Transplants
- COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates Boosted Uptake Among Health Care Workers, Study Finds
Monday, September 2, 2024
- Open Wide: Human Mouth Bacteria Reproduce Through Rare Form of Cell Division
- False-Positive Mammograms Discourage Some Women from Future Screenings
- Young Adults Let Down by 'postcode Lottery' For ADHD Treatment in UK
- Global South Cities Lack Cooling Green Spaces
- Clinical Trial Finds Finerenone Reduces Worsening Heart Failure and Cardiovascular Death
Sunday, September 1, 2024
Friday, August 30, 2024
- Is Long-Term Beta-Blocker Therapy Needed After a Heart Attack?
- How Hope Beats Mindfulness When Times Are Tough
- New Findings on TB Could Change How We Treat Inflammatory Disorders
- Study Combines Data, Molecular Simulations to Accelerate Drug Discovery
- Novel Chemical Tool Aims to Streamline Drug-Making Process
- TB Under the Sea: A Marine Sponge Microbe Provides Insights Into the Evolution of Tuberculosis
- Morphing Facial Technology Sheds Light on the Boundaries of Self-Recognition
Thursday, August 29, 2024
- Billions Worldwide Consume Inadequate Levels of Micronutrients Critical to Human Health
- Regional Variations in Concussion Diagnoses
- Researchers Attempted to Emulate a Clinical Trial Using Data from Real Patients
- Bacteria Able to Overcome Cost of Vancomycin Resistance in Lab Setting
- Smart Mask Monitors Breath for Signs of Health
- Mechanisms of How Morphine Relieves Pain Mapped out
- Combo Immunotherapy Produces Distinct Waves of Cancer-Fighting T Cells With Each Dose
- Finding New Targets for Blocking Chronic Hepatitis
- Catching Up on Sleep on Weekends May Lower Heart Disease Risk by Up to 20%
- Scientists Working to Understand Why Men With Prostate Cancer Are at Higher Risk of Alzheimer's
- Dine on DNA: Compounds from Nucleic Acids in Food Show Anticancer Effects
- Children Contribute to Group Projects When There Are Clear and Common Goals
- A Groundbreaking Study Describes a New Molecular Pathway Involved in the Control of Reproduction
- New Chemical Tool for Infection Research: Visualizing the Sphingomyelin Metabolism
- VR Headsets Could Be Life Changing for People With Intellectual Disability
- Seeing the Future: Zebrafish Regenerates Fully Functional Photoreceptor Cells and Restores Its Vision
- Researchers Identify Basic Approaches for How People Recognize Words
- Researchers Map 50,000 of DNA's Mysterious 'knots' In the Human Genome
- Gene Therapy Gets a Turbo Boost
- Your Brain Ages at Different Paces According to Social and Physical Environments
- A Bacterial Defense With Potential Application in Genome Editing
- Borderzone Breakthrough: A New Source of Cardiac Inflammation
- Climate Change Increases Foodborne Illness Risk from Raw Produce
- What's in the Microbiome of the Foods We Eat?
- Waging War on 'superbugs' In Aged Care
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
- Protein Mutant Stability Can Be Inferred from AI-Predicted Structures
- Neuroscientists Explore the Intersection of Music and Memory
- Molecular Mechanism Behind MS and Other Autoimmune Diseases
- Drug May Stop Migraines Before Headache Starts
- How Beetle Juice Led to the Discovery of a Virus and Solved the Mystery of a Superworm Die-Off
- Scientists Discover How the Body's Killer Cells Attack Cancer