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October 29, 2024
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Oct. 28, 2024 Buildup of a protein called filamentous actin, or F-actin, in the brain inhibits the removal of cellular wastes, including DNA, lipids, proteins and organelles. The resulting accumulation of waste ...
Oct. 23, 2024 Researchers have used artificial intelligence to design thousands of new DNA switches that can precisely control the expression of a gene in different cell types. Their new approach opens the possibility of controlling when and where genes are ...
Oct. 17, 2024 A new study reveals how the duplication of the salivary amylase gene may not only have helped shape human adaptation to starchy foods, but may have occurred as far back as more than 800,000 years ...
Oct. 17, 2024 Researchers have developed a novel training protocol for brain-computer interfaces in a study with rhesus monkeys. The method enables precise control of prosthetic hands using signals from the brain alone. Researchers were able to show that the ...
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Oct. 28, 2024 Researchers have identified a key biochemical mechanism relevant to the development of Huntington's Disease. This discovery opens up the possibility ...
Oct. 29, 2024 Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men, and almost 300,000 individuals are diagnosed with it each year in the U.S. To develop a ...
Oct. 29, 2024 An ancient gene mutation among First Nations inhabitants of Oceania may make them more susceptible to infectious diseases like influenza, according to a new ...
Oct. 25, 2024 Researchers have identified a novel type of immune cell, called the stem-like CD4 T cell, that plays a pivotal role in anti-tumor immunity. The pre-clinical findings highlight the potential to ...
Oct. 24, 2024 Scientists have designed a publicly-available software and web database to break down barriers to identifying key protein-protein interactions to ...
Oct. 28, 2024 New research shows that stimulation of the lumbosacral vertebrae region significantly elevated low blood pressure, unlike cervical or upper thoracic ...
Oct. 28, 2024 Researchers have studied how well doctors used GPT-4 -- an artificial intelligence (AI) large language model system -- for diagnosing ...
Oct. 28, 2024 A strain of H5N1 avian influenza virus found in a Texas dairy worker who was infected this spring was able to spread among ferrets through the air, ...
Oct. 28, 2024 As cannabis is legalized and is more accessible in various forms across the country, there is increasing concern among health care providers about ...
Oct. 28, 2024 Researchers have found that a person's risk of developing psychotic-like experiences may be influenced by both childhood attention problems and their genetic ...
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Oct. 28, 2024 A genetic signature in newborns can predict neonatal sepsis before symptoms even start to show, according to a new study. The study, led by University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University ...
Oct. 28, 2024 Doctors detail what we learned after the first season following the approval of RSV vaccines. The vaccine effectively prevented severe illness in older, but only 24 percent of eligible US adults ...
Oct. 28, 2024 Researchers have found a potential new diagnostic marker that could be used to better detect the level of tissue damage in our ...
Oct. 28, 2024 Wearable electronic devices are potential tools to monitor blood glucose levels (BGLs) among people with diabetes, but their limited size and power lead to noticeable measurement errors. In a recent ...
Oct. 28, 2024 In dementia diseases such as Alzheimer's, incorrectly folded proteins accumulate in the brain. Researchers have now resolved a particularly active species of protein fibrils with unprecedented ...
Oct. 28, 2024 The human genetic code is fully mapped out, providing scientists with a blueprint of the DNA to identify genomic regions and their variations responsible for diseases. Traditional statistical tools ...
Oct. 28, 2024 A new study shows that heart failure mortality has decreased in Sweden over the last 20 ...
Oct. 28, 2024 Becoming less sociable protects older monkeys from getting ill, new research ...
Oct. 28, 2024 An abnormal BMI in children -- be it high or low -- can now be associated with impaired lung function, but if their BMI is normalized before they reach adulthood, the impairment can be offset, ...
Oct. 28, 2024 A type of therapy that involves applying a magnetic field to both sides of the brain has been shown to be effective at rapidly treating depression in patients for whom standard treatments have been ...
Oct. 28, 2024 A study investigated how a 10-week break from resistance training affected maximum strength and muscle size. The study found that a 10-week break halfway through 20 total weeks of strength training ...
Oct. 28, 2024 Thin, stretchy skin -- like that of a pig or human -- significantly lessens the underlying damage that occurs when it's punctured. Pig skin even outperforms synthetic materials that are designed ...
Oct. 28, 2024 Using a national survey of 88,183 adolescents in grades nine to 12, findings show marijuana use declined from 23.1% in 2011 to 15.8% in 2021, with first-time use before age 13 dropping from 8.1% to ...
Genomic Variants That Increase Risk of Kidney Disease Are Found in Nearly One-Third of West Africans
Oct. 28, 2024 A study has revealed a significant genetic risk factor for kidney disease in people from Ghana and Nigeria. Their study demonstrated that having just one risk variant in a gene known as APOL1 can ...
Oct. 28, 2024 It acts as a sort of molecular fumigator to battle phages and ...
Oct. 25, 2024 Drawing on evidence involving about 25 million population worldwide, an international research team demonstrates that long-term exposure to ambient PM2.5 significantly increases the risk of asthma, ...
Oct. 25, 2024 A collaborative study has revealed how a specific species of mammal-targeting worms found a way around itch, allowing researchers to better understand the mammalian urge to ...
Oct. 25, 2024 Drosophila is one of the most thoroughly studied lab animals -- with the exception of the female reproductive tract. Now a team of biologists has taken the first deep look at the Drosophila uterus ...
Oct. 25, 2024 A recent article highlights the critical importance of skeletal muscle mass in the context of medically induced weight loss, particularly with the widespread use of GLP-1 receptor agonists. These ...
Oct. 25, 2024 Researchers have elucidated the role of the p53 gene in ulcerative colitis. The study suggests a potential new drug target to stop disease progression to ...
Monday, October 28, 2024
- Scientists Develop Tool to Predict Sepsis in Apparently Healthy Newborns
- RSV Vaccines Effective, but More People Need to Get Them
- Cellular Couriers: Body's 'delivery Trucks' Could Lead to New Cancer Blood Test
- Enhancing the Accuracy of Wearables That Measure Blood Glucose Levels
- Alzheimer's Research: Superspreader Fibrils Caught in the Act
- Understanding How Mutations Affect Diseases
- Heart Failure Mortality Declining in Sweden
- Keeping Fewer Friends Protects Aging Monkeys from Diseases
- Children's BMI Can Affect Their Future Lung Function
- Magnetic Field Applied to Both Sides of Brain Shows Rapid Improvement for Depression
- Breaks in Resistance Training Do Not Impair Long-Term Development in Strength and Muscle Size
- Thin Skin Significantly Blunts Injury from Puncture
- Dramatic Drop in Marijuana Use Among U.S. Youth Over a Decade (2011 to 2021)
- Genomic Variants That Increase Risk of Kidney Disease Are Found in Nearly One-Third of West Africans
- A New Chemistry for CRISPR
Friday, October 25, 2024
- Asthma and Fine Particulate Matter
- Scientific Discovery Scratching Beneath the Surface of Itchiness
- Invisible Anatomy in the Fruit Fly Uterus
- Skeletal Muscle Health Amid Growing Use of Weight Loss Medications
- Cancer Risk Linked to P53 in Ulcerative Colitis
- Pitchers Rejoice? Plasma Irradiation Might Prevent Tendon Re-Tears
- A Lung Pathogen's Dilemma: Infect or Resist Antibiotics?
- Batteries for Miniature Bio-Integrated Devices and Robotics
- Researchers Uncover Novel Role of Protein GPNMB in Heart Repair
- Political Polarization Poses Health Risks, New Analysis Concludes
- Lymph Node-Like Structures May Trigger the Demise of Cancer Tumors
- Depression: Dysfunction of Neurons in the Amygdala May Be Behind Negative Perceptions of the Environment
- Daylight Saving Time Clock Changes Have Substantial, but Short-Lived Effect on How Much Sleep We Get
- Curbing Air Pollution Control Devices Would Cost Thousands of Lives and Billions of Dollars
- New Optical Technique Could Revolutionize Medical Diagnostics
- Professional Ice Hockey: Depressive Symptoms and Burnout Linked to More Concussions
- 'The Way to a Man's Heart Disease': Can Social Expectations of Masculinity Be Bad for Cardiovascular Health?
- Study Finds Bariatric Surgery Declined With Rise in GLP-1 Drugs to Treat Obesity
- Researcher Trains AI to Predict Diarrheal Outbreaks Related to Climate Change
- Researchers Discover That Errors in Protein Location Are a Common Cause of Disease
- Gene Named for Mythical Irish Land Could Aid Muscle Function After Traumatic Nerve Injuries
- Novel Role of BRCA1 in Tumor Suppression
- Researchers Complete the Largest Compilation of Cancer Prevalence Across Vertebrates
Thursday, October 24, 2024
- Millions in the U.S. May Rely on Groundwater Contaminated With PFAS for Drinking Water Supplies
- Researchers Develop Low-Cost Device That Detects Cancer in an Hour
- Could a New Medical Approach Fix Faulty Genes Before Birth?
- Nigerians Are Experiencing Neuro-Long COVID, Research Finds
- Mouse Model Reveals Liver Involvement in Muscular Dystrophy
- An Individual's Reward-Seeking Strategy Reflects Responses to Nicotine
- Beneficial Gut Microbe Has Surprising Metabolic Capabilities
- Plastic Chemical Causes Causes DNA Breakage and Chromosome Defects in Sex Cells, Study Finds
- A New Hydrogel Semiconductor Represents a Breakthrough for Tissue-Interfaced Bioelectronics
- Research in Mice Suggests Zinc Supplements Have Potential Value to Directly Treat Short Bowel Syndrome
- Study Increases Understanding of What Makes Multiply Recurrent Meningiomas a Most Aggressive Form of Brain Tumor
- New Formation of Neurons from Stem Cell Niche Disrupted After Stroke
- No Wasted Effort: Effective Wastewater Surveillance Methods for Monitoring Infections Gleaned from COVID-19 Case Study in Japan
- Cancer Prevalence Across Vertebrate Species Decreases With Gestation Time, May Increase With Adult Mass
- New Precision Medicine Approach Helps Detect Subgroups of People With Obesity at High Risk of Diabetes and Heart Disease
- Chronic Pain Can Be Predicted Within Three Days of an Injury
- Popular Diabetes and Weight-Loss Drug May Reduce Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
- Tiny Medicine Combats Infections and Drug Resistance
- Burning Incense Can Pose Health Risks for Those With Allergies and Asthma
- Scientists May Have Discovered Important Step in the Fight Against Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
- Study Finds Intense Exercise May Suppress Appetite in Healthy Humans
- Experimental Drug Engineered to Prevent Heart Failure After Heart Attacks
- AI in Medicine: New Approach for More Efficient Diagnostics
- Opioids May Negatively Impact Hormone Health
- The Cellular Superhero That Protects Us Against RNA Viruses
- Bacterial Pathogen Shows Alarming Resistance to Common Cleaners, Chemists Discover
- Experts Call for Clear and Concise Regulation of Exosome-Based Treatments
- Unnoticeable Electric Currents Could Reduce Skin Infections
- In Pioneering Study, Gene Technology Outperforms Standard Newborn Screening Tests
- Engineers Unveil AI Model for Predicting, Controlling Pandemic Spread
- ClinGen Creates a Robust, Open-Access Platform to Define the Clinical Relevance of Genes and Variants
- Maternal Antibodies Interfere With Malaria Vaccine Responses
- Common Drug Shows Promise in Extending Lifespan
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
- Mouse Study Sheds Light on Secret to Maintaining a Youthful Immune System
- What Standing on One Leg Can Tell You: Biological Age
- Let Sleeping Babies Lie: Scientists Highlight Negative Impacts of Sleep Disruption on Early Brain Development
- 'Human Mini-Brains' Reveal Autism Biology and Potential Treatments
- Researchers Show Why Cannabis Policies Should Shift to a Harm Reduction, Health Promotion Approach to Safeguard Public Health
- Live Well, Think Well: Research Shows Healthy Habits Tied to Brain Health
- Could Poor Sleep in Middle Age Speed Up Brain Aging?
- Research Shows Urine Tests May Detect Early Diseases
- Antibiotics and Antifungals May Slightly Affect Parkinson's Risk, Study Finds
- Implantable Device May Prevent Death from Opioid Overdose
- Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Linked to Long-Term Exposure to Arsenic in Community Water Supplies
- Taking the 'vibrational Fingerprints' Of Molecules Got 100 Times Faster
- Lyme Borreliosis: New Approach for Developing Targeted Therapy
- How Limiting New Fast-Food Outlets May Reduce Childhood Obesity
- Sleep Experts Call for UK to Abolish Twice-Yearly Clock Changes
- Femtosecond-Fieldoscopy Accesses Molecules Fingerprints at Near-Infrared Spectral Range
- New Method for Producing Innovative 3D Molecules
- Birth: It's a Tight Squeeze for Chimpanzees, Too
- Cannabis Use in Adolescence: Visible Effects on Brain Structure
- Dehydration Linked to Muscle Cramps in IRONMAN Triathletes
- Data Security: Breakthrough in Research With Personalized Health Data
- Novel Antibody Platform Tackles Viral Mutations
- Immunotherapy Blocks Scarring, Improves Heart Function in Mice With Heart Failure
- How Ovarian Cancer Disables Immune Cells
- A 'chemical ChatGPT' For New Medications
- Ultra-Small Spectrometer Yields the Power of a 1,000 Times Bigger Device
- The Decision to Eat May Come Down to These Three Neurons