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June 7, 2024
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June 6, 2024 — Innate immune cells including macrophages and neutrophils have unique properties that allows them to quickly accumulate in large numbers at the site of infection or injury. A new study establishes ...
June 6, 2024 — Researchers have investigated the feasibility of a new home-administered treatment for binge eating disorder. The new treatment combines a gentle brain stimulation technique called transcranial ...
June 6, 2024 — The number of calls about intentional exposures, such as illegal drug overdoses, that resulted in death among adults increased a whopping 233.9% between the beginning of 2007 and the end of 2021. And ...
June 6, 2024 — Scientists say they have developed an artificial lymph node with the potential to treat cancer, according to a new study in mice and human ...
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June 6, 2024 — A novel omega-3 injectable emulsion reduces brain damage in newborn rodents experiencing lack of oxygen at delivery, a major cause of disability in human infants and ...
June 6, 2024 — Nuclear pore complexes (NPCs) are channels composed of multiple proteins that ferry molecules in and out of the nucleus, regulating many critical ...
June 6, 2024 — A drug approved to treat eczema provided significant improvement in the symptoms of patients with severe itching diseases that currently have no ...
June 6, 2024 — In an advance that could improve bladder cancer treatment, a novel combination of cretostimogene grenadenorepvec and pembrolizumab has shown ...
June 6, 2024 — Little is yet known about the health effects of nanoparticles on pregnancy. An interdisciplinary team is currently analyzing the risks for babies in the womb. Using a lab model, the researchers were ...
June 3, 2024 — The study sampled 155 dark and milk chocolates from various global brands sold in the United States and tested for the presence of 16 heavy metals ...
June 5, 2024 — Researchers invented a technique that allows them to observe which genes and enhancers are active in a cell at the same time. This could help them determine which enhancers control which genes and ...
June 5, 2024 — Scientists discovered how macrophages, which act as the immune system's first line of defense, tailor their specific responses to various intruders through the independent and cooperative functions ...
June 5, 2024 — Antibiotic treatment prior to surgical repair of a pediatric elbow fracture does not reduce the risk for post-operative ...
June 5, 2024 — Blood stem cells -- key to transplants that are used as life-saving treatments for blood cancers and blood and immune disorders -- have the capacity ...
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June 6, 2024 — The awe-inspiring process of cell division can turn a fertilized egg into a baby -- or a cancerous cell into a malignant tumor. With so much at stake, nature keeps it tightly controlled in a process ...
New Gene Therapy Trial Shows Restored Hearing and Speech in Children Born Deaf, Treated in Both Ears
June 5, 2024 — A new clinical trial of five children with inherited deafness found administering gene therapy in both ears led to restored hearing and speech, and additional gains including sound source ...
June 5, 2024 — Eating a poor quality diet might lead to brain changes that are associated with depression and anxiety. This is according to a first-of-its-kind study into the brain chemistry and structure, and diet ...
June 5, 2024 — A team of researchers has developed a new method for target DNA sequence amplification, testing and ...
June 5, 2024 — Nearly one in six patients in primary care reported cannabis use, with 35% of those using at levels indicating moderate- to high-risk use disorder. The findings indicate the need for routine cannabis ...
June 5, 2024 — A recent study provides new insights into how fathers' diets and overweight can affect their children's health even before conception. The findings of the study can help develop preventive ...
June 4, 2024 — According to preliminary data from a multi-institution Phase III trial intensity modulated proton therapy (IMPT) achieved similar clinical outcomes and offered significant patient benefits when ...
June 4, 2024 — Veterans who were paired with a service dog for just three months were 66% less likely to be diagnosed with post-traumatic stress ...
June 4, 2024 — Scientists should focus on the interactions between T and B cells to find better treatments for autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, according to a new ...
June 4, 2024 — Driven by an older, more diverse population, along with a significant increase in risk factors including high blood pressure and obesity, total costs related to cardiovascular disease (CVD) ...
June 4, 2024 — Drug-involved infant deaths more than doubled (120% increase) from 2018 to 2022, with the greatest proportion of deaths in 2021 (25.8%). The most prevalent underlying causes of death included assault ...
June 4, 2024 — Scientists have identified how the first domino falls after a person encounters an allergen, such as peanuts, shellfish, pollen or dust mites. Their discovery could herald the development of drugs to ...
June 3, 2024 — Researchers combine AI and mobile health to predict recovery from lumbar spine ...
June 3, 2024 — A new computational machine learning method developed by computational biologists can help researchers discover spatial patterns of gene expression in diseased ...
June 3, 2024 — A recent study suggests that the SIX2 protein may be a possible factor underlying increased plasticity of prostate cancer cells and treatment ...
June 3, 2024 — When white blood cells, meant to protect the body from infection, are overly activated, they eject their DNA into nets, further disrupting the immune system and making patients more likely to develop ...
June 3, 2024 — Healthy adults under the age of 75 are unlikely to benefit from taking more than the daily intake of vitamin D recommended by the Institutes of Medicine (IOM) and do not require testing for vitamin D ...
May 31, 2024 — Researchers have isolated human monoclonal antibodies against influenza B, a significant public health threat that disproportionately affects children, the elderly and other immunocompromised ...
May 31, 2024 — Researchers have identified a neurodevelopmental disorder, caused by mutations in a single gene, that affects tens of thousands of people worldwide. The findings will improve clinical diagnostic ...
May 31, 2024 — An international team has found a new RNA virus that they believe is hitching a ride with a common human parasite. The virus is associated with severe inflammation in humans infected with the ...
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
- New Gene Therapy Trial Shows Restored Hearing and Speech in Children Born Deaf, Treated in Both Ears
- Poor Quality Diet Makes Our Brains Sad
- New Method of DNA Testing: Expanding Scientific Innovation
- Cannabis Use Common Among Patients, With Most Using It to Manage a Symptom or Health Condition
- Father's Diet Before Conception Influences Children's Health
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
- Proton Therapy Demonstrates Advantages in Phase III Head and Neck Cancer Trial
- Veterans With Service Dogs Have Fewer PTSD Symptoms, Higher Quality of Life
- New Insights Into T and B Cells Offer Hope for Autoimmune Disease Sufferers
- Population Shifts, Risk Factors May Triple U.S. Cardiovascular Disease Costs by 2050
- US Drug-Related Infant Deaths More Than Doubled from 2018 to 2022
- First Step in Allergic Reactions, Paving the Way for New Preventative Strategies
Monday, June 3, 2024
- New Machine Learning Method Can Better Predict Spine Surgery Outcomes
- Novel Software That Combines Gene Activity and Tissue Location to Decode Disease Mechanisms
- Chromatin Openness Sheds New Light on Prostate Cancer Plasticity
- White Blood Cell 'nets' Could Be Early Warning Sign of Major Immunotherapy Complication
- Healthy Adults Under Age of 75 Urged to Take Recommended Daily Allowance of Vitamin D
Friday, May 31, 2024
- Antibodies May Aid Effort to Fight Influenza B
- Researchers Identify a Genetic Cause of Intellectual Disability Affecting Tens of Thousands
- Researchers Discover 'trojan Horse' Virus Hiding in Human Parasite
- Ancient Medicine Blends With Modern-Day Research in New Tissue Regeneration Method
- Stem Cells Shed New Light on How the Human Embryo Forms
- Tackling the Hurdle of Tumor Formation in Stem Cell Therapies
Thursday, May 30, 2024
- Gene Variants Foretell the Biology of Future Breast Cancers
- Scientists Invent 'living Bioelectronics' That Can Sense and Heal Skin
- Scientists Develop Visual Tool to Help People Group Foods Based on Their Levels of Processing
- Researchers Harness the Power of Artificial Intelligence to Match Patients With the Most Effective Antidepressant for Their Unique Needs
- Statin Therapy May Prevent Cancer by Blocking Inflammatory Protein
- Scientists Discover a Novel Modulator of Human Regulatory T Cells
- New Study Reveals Key Protein That Could Help Prevent Excessive Bone Loss in Osteoporosis
- Existing Drug Shows Promise as Treatment for Rare Genetic Disorder
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
- Researchers Uncover Surprising Role of Opioid Receptors in Gut Development
- Grow the Skin You're In: In Vivo Generation of Chimeric Skin Grafts
- Identifying the Initial Steps in Colorectal Cancer Formation
- Chocolate's Tasty Flavors Might Pose a Risk in Other Desserts
- Intervention Reduces Stress and Feelings of Burden of Family Caregivers of Older Adults With Dementia
- Could a Medicated Foam Make Gene Therapies More Accessible?
- New Immunotherapy Could Treat Cancer in the Bone
- Bird Flu: Diverse Range of Vaccines Platforms 'crucial' For Enhancing Human Pandemic Preparedness
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
- Intermittent Fasting Shows Promise in Improving Gut Health, Weight Management
- Altering Cancer Treatment Dosing Could Reduce Climate Impact, Study Finds
- Circadian Clock Can Be Leveraged to Enhance Cancer Immunotherapy
- Mechanisms for Selective Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Strategy
- Fatherhood's Hidden Heart Health Toll
- Light Therapy Increases Brain Connectivity Following Injury
- Genetic Mosaicism More Common Than Thought
- Researchers Identify Promising Protein Candidate for Metabolic Disease Treatment
Friday, May 24, 2024
- Genetic Cause of Rare Childhood Immune Disorders Discovered
- 'Invisible Tweezers' Use Robotics and Acoustic Energy to Achieve What Human Hands Cannot
- Understanding a Broken Heart
- New Advances in Cancer Viral Immunotherapy
Thursday, May 23, 2024
- New Approach to Epstein-Barr Virus and Resulting Diseases
- New 'atlas' Provides Unprecedented Insights on How Genes Function in Early Embryo Development
- Researchers Unveil Shared and Unique Brain Molecular Dysregulations in PTSD and Depression
- Study Uncovers Cell Type-Specific Genetic Insights Underlying Schizophrenia
- Tracking the Cellular and Genetic Roots of Neuropsychiatric Disease
- Mistaken Identity Cleared Up of Foodborne Pathogen Causing Severe Symptoms in Children
- Urban Gardening May Improve Human Health: Microbial Exposure Boosts Immune System
- Rare Health Condition Cases Surge During COVID-19 Pandemic
- Tracking Down the Genetic Causes of Lupus to Personalize Treatment
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
- Can Diet Help With Advanced Breast Cancer? All Indications Are Positive
- Dispelling Severe 'morning Sickness' Myths: It's Not Normal or Harmless, but Prevention and Treatment Might Be on the Way
- Gentler Cell Therapies for Blood Cancer
- Adhesive Coatings Can Prevent Scarring Around Medical Implants
- Ancient Viral DNA in the Human Genome Linked to Major Psychiatric Disorders
- Signatures of Heart Attack
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
- New Tool May Help Prioritize High-Risk Infants for RSV Immunization
- PFAS Exposure in Men Linked to the Health of Their Offspring
- AI Can Help Improve ER Admission Decisions
- Matcha Mouthwash Inhibits Bacteria That Causes Periodontitis
- Researchers Introduce Programmable Materials to Help Heal Broken Bones
- Food for Thought: Study Links Key Nutrients With Slower Brain Aging
- New Therapeutic Avenues in Bone Repair
- Studies Reveal Cell-by-Cell Changes Caused When Pig Hearts and Kidneys Are Transplanted Into Humans
- Drug Helps Reprogram Macrophage Immune Cells, Suppress Prostate and Bladder Tumor Growth
Monday, May 20, 2024
- Second Phase 3 Clinical Trial Again Shows Dupilumab Lessens Disease in COPD Patients With Type 2 Inflammation
- New Method to Reveal What Drives Brain Diseases
- Studies Show Linked Biological Pathways Driving Skin Inflammation
- Nano Drug Accelerates Diabetic Wound Healing in Mice
- Brain 'assembloids' Mimic Human Blood-Brain Barrier
- New AI Algorithm May Improve Autoimmune Disease Prediction and Therapies
Friday, May 17, 2024
- Clinicians Report Success With First Test of Drug in a Patient With Life-Threatening Blood Clotting Disorder
- Chronic Wasting Disease Unlikely to Move from Animals to People
- Repeat COVID-19 Vaccinations Elicit Antibodies That Neutralize Variants, Other Viruses
- Gut Bacteria Boost Immune Response to Fight Tumors
- Anti-Diabetic Treatment Associated With Reduced Risk of Developing Blood Cancer
- Global Life Expectancy to Increase by Nearly 5 Years by 2050 Despite Geopolitical, Metabolic, and Environmental Threats
Thursday, May 16, 2024
- High-Frequency Electrical 'noise' May Result in Congenital Night Blindness
- B Cells Drive Responses of Other Immune Cells, and Can Be Modified to Prevent Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
- Unique Brain Circuit Is Linked to Body Mass Index
- Researchers Discover New Pathway to Cancer Cell Suicide
- New Gene Delivery Vehicle Shows Promise for Human Brain Gene Therapy
- Natural Toxins in Food: Many People Are Not Aware of the Health Risks
- Celiac Disease: New Findings on the Effects of Gluten
- Gene Therapy Relieves Back Pain, Repairs Damaged Disc in Mice
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
- 'Trojan Horse' Weight Loss Drug More Effective Than Available Therapies
- Blood Pressure Drugs More Than Double Bone-Fracture Risk in Nursing Home Patients
- Infertility Treatment Doubles the Risk of Postpartum Heart Disease
- H5N1 Virus from 2022 Mink Outbreak Capable of Inefficient Airborne Transmission
- New Insights Into Phage Therapy Design