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Johns Hopkins researchers discover how epilepsy drug modulates brain activity

By super cooling a molecule on the surface of brain cells down to about minus 180 degrees Celsius -; nearly twice as cold as the coldest places in Antarctica -; scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have determined how a widely-used epilepsy drug works to dampen the excitability of brain cells and help to control, although not cure, seizures.

10 Jun 2024

New PREVENT risk equations could reduce statin use by 40%, study finds

If national guidelines are revised to incorporate a new risk equation, about 40% fewer people could meet criteria for cholesterol-lowering statins to prevent heart disease, according to a study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and University of Michigan.

10 Jun 2024

New research dispels myths about anesthesia-related cognitive decline

General anesthesia makes it possible for millions of patients each year to undergo lifesaving surgeries while unconscious and free of pain.

10 Jun 2024

Transplanted gut microbes from aged mice trigger inflammation in young germ-free mice

When scientists transplanted the gut microbes of aged mice into young "germ-free" mice -; raised to have no gut microbes of their own -; the recipient mice experienced an increase in inflammation that parallels inflammatory processes associated with aging in humans.

10 Jun 2024

Clinical trial demonstrates efficacy of two-drug therapy for methamphetamine addiction

A clinical trial on a two-drug therapy for methamphetamine use disorder reduced use of the highly addictive drug for up to 12 weeks after initiation of treatment, UCLA-led research suggests.

10 Jun 2024

CSHL team identifies crucial protein interactions in RNA splicing process

Bodybuilders and cellular mechanisms agree generating protein is a heavy lift. To complete the task, cells rely on complexes called spliceosomes.

10 Jun 2024

Planetary health diet may substantially lower risk of premature death and environmental impact

People who eat a healthy, sustainable diet may substantially lower their risk of premature death in addition to their environmental impact, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

10 Jun 2024

Unveiling Pseudomonas aeruginosa's lung invasion tactics with human lung microtissues

How do pathogens invade the lungs? Using human lung microtissues, a team at the Biozentrum of the University of Basel has uncovered the strategy used by a dangerous pathogen.

10 Jun 2024

Efficient whole-gene insertions can be achieved with improved gene-editing technology

Scientists at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard have improved a gene-editing technology that is now capable of inserting or substituting entire genes in the genome in human cells efficiently enough to be potentially useful for therapeutic applications.

10 Jun 2024

Host RNA incorporation linked to chronic hepatitis E infection

If the virus incorporates host genetic segments into its genome, the infection may become chronic.

10 Jun 2024

Abnormal aortic blood in the aorta flow linked to vessel wall inflammation and breakdown

Abnormal blood flow in the aorta is linked to inflammation and breakdown of the vessel wall in conditions where the aorta is dilated.

10 Jun 2024

Early social anxiety in adolescents linked to later suicidal thoughts and depression

Adolescents who experience higher levels of social anxiety symptoms are more likely to report increased suicidal thoughts and other depressive symptoms two years later, according to new research.

10 Jun 2024

New brain connectivity model predicts dementia years before diagnosis

Whether the default-mode network (DMN) effective connectivity can predict future dementia diagnosis at the individual level.

10 Jun 2024

Evening exercise most effective in reducing blood sugar levels for overweight and obese adults

New research reveals that moderate to vigorous physical activity in the evening for sedentary adults with overweight and obesity is most beneficial in lowering daily blood sugar levels, according to a study published in Obesity, The Obesity Society's (TOS) flagship journal.

10 Jun 2024

Lung cancer screening yields early diagnoses and increased cure rates in veterans

Among US veterans diagnosed with lung cancer through the Veterans Health Administration healthcare system, those who underwent screening before diagnosis were more likely to be diagnosed with earlier stage disease and had a higher cure rate than those who had not been screened.

10 Jun 2024

Multiple general anesthesia exposure does not compromise brain function in young children, study finds

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Research News and Research

Johns Hopkins researchers discover how epilepsy drug modulates brain activity

New PREVENT risk equations could reduce statin use by 40%, study finds

New research dispels myths about anesthesia-related cognitive decline

Transplanted gut microbes from aged mice trigger inflammation in young germ-free mice

Clinical trial demonstrates efficacy of two-drug therapy for methamphetamine addiction

CSHL team identifies crucial protein interactions in RNA splicing process

Planetary health diet may substantially lower risk of premature death and environmental impact

Unveiling Pseudomonas aeruginosa's lung invasion tactics with human lung microtissues

Efficient whole-gene insertions can be achieved with improved gene-editing technology

Host RNA incorporation linked to chronic hepatitis E infection

Abnormal aortic blood in the aorta flow linked to vessel wall inflammation and breakdown

Early social anxiety in adolescents linked to later suicidal thoughts and depression

New brain connectivity model predicts dementia years before diagnosis

Evening exercise most effective in reducing blood sugar levels for overweight and obese adults

Lung cancer screening yields early diagnoses and increased cure rates in veterans

Multiple general anesthesia exposure does not compromise brain function in young children, study finds

Vigorous exercise linked to lower dementia risk in hypertensive individuals

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