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Proteins are complex molecules that are made up of amino acids. They can be found in every cell in the body, and carry out vital processes that keep human beings alive. Mutations in proteins can lead to a multitude of diseases, the most common being cancer.

Study reveals increased risk of immune abnormalities in children of women with HIV

Researchers have found that children of women with HIV infection have an increased risk of immune abnormalities following exposure to maternal HIV viremia, immune dysfunction, and co-infections during pregnancy.

17 Apr 2024

AI techniques massively accelerate the search for Parkinson's disease treatments

Researchers have used artificial intelligence techniques to massively accelerate the search for Parkinson's disease treatments.

17 Apr 2024

DASH diet may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease in breast cancer survivors

A new paper in JNCI Cancer Spectrum, published by Oxford University Press, finds that following a healthy diet lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease in breast cancer survivors.

17 Apr 2024

Exploring the versatile roles of tissue macrophages beyond immune defense

The role of resident tissue macrophages (RTMs) in homeostasis and disease.

17 Apr 2024

New genetic insights: Sugary beverages linked to higher risk of atrial fibrillation

The associations between the intake of pure fruit juices (PFJ) and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) with cardiovascular disease (CVD).

17 Apr 2024

Vaccines targeting chronic diseases show promise in combatting age-related conditions

Vaccine-based therapeutics for age-related disorders.

17 Apr 2024

Study highlights how age affects nasal cell response to SARS-CoV-2

Researchers reveal age-related differences in nasal epithelial cell responses to SARS-CoV-2, showing variations in cell types and viral dynamics across pediatric, adult, and older adult groups.

16 Apr 2024

Study reveals accelerated progression of Alzheimer's in people with Down syndrome

Nearly all adults with Down syndrome will develop evidence of Alzheimer's disease by late middle age.

16 Apr 2024

Targeted nanoparticle delivery of FZD4 decreases lung tumor growth and metastasis

A recent breakthrough study from the lab of Tanya Kalin, MD, PhD, professor of Child Health and Internal Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, has shown potential to improve therapeutic outcomes for patients suffering from lung cancers.

16 Apr 2024

Exploring how gene variants affect brain cells in children with severe epilepsy

Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring seizures.

16 Apr 2024

Study reveals deadly bacteria's attraction to human blood

Some of the world's deadliest bacteria seek out and feed on human blood, a newly-discovered phenomenon researchers are calling "bacterial vampirism."

16 Apr 2024

Placental IGFBP1: A key factor in development of gestational diabetes

A new study led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute has identified that a deficit in the placental expression of the gene insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGFBP1) and low IGFBP1 circulating levels are associated with insulin resistance during pregnancy, highlighting a potential risk factor for the development of gestational diabetes.

16 Apr 2024

Environmental stressors linked to fetal brain development challenges

Review article in the journal Antioxidants explores the impact of environmental factors on fetal and neonatal brain development, emphasizing the role of inflammation and oxidative stress from maternal stressors.

15 Apr 2024

Balancing diets: study reveals plant protein's impact on nutrient levels in Americans

Study examines how increasing plant protein intake affects nutritional adequacy in Americans, revealing shifts in vitamin and mineral sufficiency across age groups as plant-based diets become more prevalent.

15 Apr 2024

Study reveals structural dynamics of key hearing receptor

Professor Yunje Cho's research team from the Department of Life Sciences at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH, Republic of Korea) has collaborated with Professor Kwang Pyo Kim's group from the Department of Applied Chemistry at Kyung Hee University (KHU, ROK), Professor Vsevolod Katritch's team from the University of Southern California (USC, USA), and Professor Carol V. Robinson from the University of Oxford (UK) to uncover the mysteries surrounding a specific receptor protein associated with hearing.

15 Apr 2024

Ketamine's rapid impact on depression linked to immune system pathways

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Study reveals increased risk of immune abnormalities in children of women with HIV

AI techniques massively accelerate the search for Parkinson's disease treatments

DASH diet may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease in breast cancer survivors

Exploring the versatile roles of tissue macrophages beyond immune defense

New genetic insights: Sugary beverages linked to higher risk of atrial fibrillation

Vaccines targeting chronic diseases show promise in combatting age-related conditions

Study highlights how age affects nasal cell response to SARS-CoV-2

Study reveals accelerated progression of Alzheimer's in people with Down syndrome

Targeted nanoparticle delivery of FZD4 decreases lung tumor growth and metastasis

Exploring how gene variants affect brain cells in children with severe epilepsy

Study reveals deadly bacteria's attraction to human blood

Placental IGFBP1: A key factor in development of gestational diabetes

Environmental stressors linked to fetal brain development challenges

Balancing diets: study reveals plant protein's impact on nutrient levels in Americans

Study reveals structural dynamics of key hearing receptor

Ketamine's rapid impact on depression linked to immune system pathways

Early legume intake linked to better nutrition in toddlers

Genetically engineering skin bacteria to fight cancer

Researchers identify a novel mechanism connected to the early stages of Alzheimer's disease

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Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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