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Study reveals cytoglobin's pivotal role in cilia movement and organ positioning during development

Study reveals that cytoglobin (cygb2) plays a crucial role in regulating cilia motility and organ laterality during development, highlighting its importance in NO signaling and cilia function.

19 Dec 2023

Hemoglobin-like protein plays an important role in the development of the heart, study finds

In a landmark study led by the University of Maryland School of Medicine, researchers discovered for the first time that a certain kind of protein similar to hemoglobin, called cytoglobin, plays an important role in the development of the heart.

15 Dec 2023

New discovery could provide a potential target to treat diabetes

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals have identified an enzyme that blocks insulin produced in the body - a discovery that could provide a new target to treat diabetes.

8 Dec 2023

Immunoregulatory nanomedicines for the prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases

Study explores immunoregulatory nanomedicines for respiratory infections, highlighting their potential in enhancing treatment outcomes and vaccine efficacy.

7 Dec 2023

Study may shed light on new ways to counteract the effects of high blood pressure on cognition

A study supported by the National Institutes of Health suggests that the response of immune system cells inside the protective covering surrounding the brain may contribute to the cognitive decline that can occur in a person with chronic high blood pressure.

5 Dec 2023

Unraveling the link between fatty acid metabolism and microcirculatory impairments in diabetes

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels resulting from impaired insulin secretion or insulin resistance.

1 Dec 2023

Microneedle bandage offers new hope for diabetic wound treatment

Researchers developed a microneedle (MN) bandage containing selenium (Se) and chlorin e6 (Ce6) hybrid nanoparticles (SeC@PA) for diabetic wound therapy.

28 Nov 2023

Exploring the impact of soy isoflavones in prostate cancer therapy

The cellular mechanisms of soy isoflavones, genistein, daidzein, and equol.

23 Nov 2023

Cosmic radiation and microgravity linked to erectile dysfunction in astronauts

During missions into space, astronauts are exposed to high levels of galactic cosmic radiation and weightlessness.

22 Nov 2023

Is the microbiome linked to post-traumatic stress disorder outcomes?

The potential role of the microbiome-gut-brain axis in this interaction.

21 Nov 2023

Sir Peter Barnes on World COPD Day: Awareness, Advances, and the Road Ahead

In this interview, we delve into the remarkable journey of Professor Sir Peter Barnes, a leading figure in respiratory medicine.

15 Nov 2023

The beneficial effects of regular physical activity on the cardiovascular profile in the elderly

The effect of regular physical activity (PA) on the microcirculatory functions and plasma antioxidant capacity in older athletes.

20 Oct 2023

Save the environment and protect your skin while doing it – the 'cherry on top'

Researchers discover a sustainable way to repurpose tart cherry waste, harnessing its bioactive compounds for skin care applications. The study reveals that these extracts significantly protect human skin cells from oxidative stress, offering an eco-friendly solution to both food waste and skin health.

16 Oct 2023

What are the effects of smoking cessation on vascular endothelial function?

The effects of smoking cessation on vascular endothelial function.

16 Oct 2023

Supercharge your kale juice: Fermentation ramps up antioxidant and anti-inflammatory powers

Fermenting kale juice with Limosilactobacillus strains boosts its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, according to a new study in the journal Antioxidants. The research suggests that this bacteria-enhanced juice could offer enhanced health benefits, including elevated levels of beneficial phytonutrients like quercetin and kaempferol.

15 Oct 2023

Can coffee silverskin be used to prevent aging?

The anti-aging properties of coffee silverskin extracts (CSE).

13 Oct 2023

BU professor receives grant to study endothelial cell health in cardiometabolic disease

Naomi Hamburg, MD, the Joseph A. Vita Professor of Medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, has been awarded a five-year, $3.7 million grant from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute for her research study, "Endothelial Cell Health Across the Spectrum of Cardiometabolic Disease."

6 Oct 2023