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Synthetic nanomaterial could be an effective tool for treating neurodegenerative diseases

A newly developed nanomaterial that mimics the behavior of proteins could be an effective tool for treating Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

25 Apr 2024

Genetically modified mice reveal key players in immune defense against viruses

Chemokines are signaling proteins that orchestrate the interaction of immune cells against pathogens and tumors.

25 Apr 2024

MIT study reveals circadian impact on drug metabolism in engineered livers

Giving drugs at different times of day could significantly affect how they are metabolized in the liver, according to a new study from MIT.

25 Apr 2024

New national center at Penn State aims to advance understanding of complex biological systems

A $20 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) will support the establishment and operation of the National Synthesis Center for Emergence in the Molecular and Cellular Sciences (NCEMS) at Penn State.

25 Apr 2024

Advancing medical treatment with causal machine learning

Machines can learn not only to make predictions, but also to handle causal relationships. An international research team shows how this could make therapies safer, more efficient, and more individualized.

25 Apr 2024

High BMI associated with changes in physiological brain pulsations

A recent study from the University of Oulu reveals that high body mass index (BMI) is associated with changes in physiological brain pulsations.

25 Apr 2024

Does reproduction influence epigenetic aging in younger women?

The association between reproduction and biological aging based on epigenetic clocks.

25 Apr 2024

DELiVR's virtual reality training speeds up cell detection in complex brain datasets

Efficient neuronal activity detection in brain imaging.

25 Apr 2024

National study links air pollution to increased risk of heart attacks in Poland

Subpopulations at heightened risk for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) due to air pollution.

25 Apr 2024

Therapeutic potential of human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells in Crohn’s disease

Whether human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hUC-MSCs) could heal luminal ulcers in Crohn’s disease.

25 Apr 2024

Reduction of prenatal depression associated with higher full-term birth rates

The effect of lowering prenatal mother depression on gestational duration.

25 Apr 2024

Paclitaxel treatment found to directly promote HBV replication and transcription

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) reactivation is commonly observed in individuals with chronic HBV infection undergoing antineoplastic drug therapy.

24 Apr 2024

MSU team creates a promising vaccine candidate for antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Driven by the overuse of antimicrobials, pathogens are quickly building up resistances to once-successful treatments.

24 Apr 2024

Researchers outline roadmap for digital brain science

Neuroscience has entered a new, digital phase. The combination of brain research with supercomputing in large-scale, multi-disciplinary research collaborations has enabled an innovative approach to deciphering the brain, using powerful scientific technologies and data ressources.

24 Apr 2024