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ETH Zurich researchers identify redundancies between the genes involved in DNA repair

Researchers aThe DNA of human cells consists of a sequence of about 3.1 billion building blocks. Cells go to great lengths to maintain the integrity of this vast store of information.t ETH Zurich have unraveled the complex network that cells use to repair their genetic material.

9 Apr 2025

Breakthrough nanoparticle delivery method targets brain inflammation for multiple conditions

Oregon State University researchers have discovered a way to get anti-inflammatory medicine across the blood-brain barrier, opening the door to potential new therapies for a range of conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and cancer cachexia.

9 Apr 2025

Unexpected function of gene network in gut microbes revealed

Could a gene regulatory network in gut microbes have evolved its elaborate and tightly regulated molecular machinery only to pump out antibiotics indiscriminately? Researchers from the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) show this is an auxiliary function.

8 Apr 2025

Public health risks of urban wildfire smoke prompt push for more monitoring

When the catastrophic Los Angeles fires broke out, John Volckens suspected firefighters and residents were breathing toxic air from the burning homes, buildings, and cars, but it was unclear how much risk the public faced.

8 Apr 2025

New insights into bacterial defense mechanisms could help combat antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic resistance is a global health challenge that could overtake cancer mortality within a few decades.

4 Apr 2025

New drug strategy targets Staphylococcus aureus toxin to treat pneumonia

Pneumonia caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most dangerous infections that can occur in hospital.

2 Apr 2025

Tirzepatide improves kidney, cardiovascular function in patients with obesity and HFpEF

The drug tirzepatide improved kidney function and cardiovascular outcomes among patients with obesity and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) compared with placebo at one year, according to featured clinical research presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25) and simultaneously published in JACC.

31 Mar 2025

Study points to single respiratory virus as cause of Kawasaki disease

Research from Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago strongly suggests that Kawasaki disease is caused by a single respiratory virus that is yet to be identified.

27 Mar 2025

Glutamate key to unlocking liver regeneration after acute damage

The liver is a vital organ, crucial to digestion, metabolism and the elimination of toxins. It has a unique ability, regeneration, which allows it to replace liver cells damaged by the very toxins that these cells eliminate.

26 Mar 2025

Cell's stress response is more nuanced and compartmentalized than previously thought

The body's cells respond to stress-toxins, mutations, starvation or other assaults-by pausing normal functions to focus on conserving energy, repairing damaged components and boosting defenses.

26 Mar 2025

Genetic and environmental factors in schizophrenia

Schizophrenia affects millions worldwide, yet its causes remain one of the greatest medical mysteries. In an exclusive Genomic Press Interview, Dr. Consuelo Walss-Bass, a pioneering researcher in psychiatric genetics, shares how both genetic predisposition and environmental factors contribute to severe mental health disorders.

26 Mar 2025

Researchers discover neutrophils that strengthen skin barrier

A team at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) led by Dr. Andrés Hidalgo has discovered a specialized population of neutrophils in the skin that produce extracellular matrix, helping to maintain the skin's resistance and integrity.

19 Mar 2025

CB1R inhibition shows promise in protecting gut barrier from alcohol damage

Heavy alcohol consumption is a leading cause of gastrointestinal diseases, with binge drinking linked to increased intestinal permeability-a condition commonly known as "leaky gut."

19 Mar 2025

Probiotic drink kefir shows promise in preventing Alzheimer’s

Kefir, a probiotic-rich fermented milk, shows potential in reducing neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, and beta-amyloid buildup, suggesting a role in Alzheimer’s prevention and management. However, more clinical trials are needed to confirm its effectiveness in human patients.

17 Mar 2025

Social advantage reduces risk of age-related diseases and slows aging

People with favorable socioeconomic conditions, such as high incomes or education levels, face a reduced risk of age-related diseases and show fewer signs of biological aging than peers of the same age, finds a new study led by University College London (UCL) researchers.

14 Mar 2025

WEHI team makes major strides in the fight against Parkinson's disease

WEHI researchers have made a huge leap forward in the fight against Parkinson's disease, solving a decades-long mystery that paves the way for development of new drugs to treat the condition.

14 Mar 2025

COVID-19 discovery could open the door to new treatments for chronic lung diseases

University of Virginia School of Medicine scientists have discovered how severe COVID-19 can destroy immune cells' ability to repair the lungs, helping explain the lingering effects of long COVID.

13 Mar 2025

In Trump’s team, supplement fans find kindred spirits in search of better health

President Donald Trump's health officials want you to take your vitamins.

13 Mar 2025

Children who eat fish are more prosocial, but does it impact intelligence?

Children who eat less seafood are significantly more likely to have lower prosocial behavior scores, but no link was found between seafood intake and IQ.

12 Mar 2025

Can eating invasive species and forgotten crops boost Europe's food security?

European researchers propose diversifying diets with novel foods (NF), underutilized crops (NUS), and invasive species (IAS) to combat biodiversity loss and food insecurity, balancing ecological benefits with risks like regulatory barriers and consumer skepticism.

10 Mar 2025

Toxins News and Research

ETH Zurich researchers identify redundancies between the genes involved in DNA repair

Breakthrough nanoparticle delivery method targets brain inflammation for multiple conditions

Unexpected function of gene network in gut microbes revealed

Public health risks of urban wildfire smoke prompt push for more monitoring

New insights into bacterial defense mechanisms could help combat antibiotic resistance

New drug strategy targets Staphylococcus aureus toxin to treat pneumonia

Tirzepatide improves kidney, cardiovascular function in patients with obesity and HFpEF

Study points to single respiratory virus as cause of Kawasaki disease

Glutamate key to unlocking liver regeneration after acute damage

Cell's stress response is more nuanced and compartmentalized than previously thought

Genetic and environmental factors in schizophrenia

Researchers discover neutrophils that strengthen skin barrier

CB1R inhibition shows promise in protecting gut barrier from alcohol damage

Probiotic drink kefir shows promise in preventing Alzheimer’s

Social advantage reduces risk of age-related diseases and slows aging

WEHI team makes major strides in the fight against Parkinson's disease

COVID-19 discovery could open the door to new treatments for chronic lung diseases

In Trump’s team, supplement fans find kindred spirits in search of better health

Children who eat fish are more prosocial, but does it impact intelligence?

Can eating invasive species and forgotten crops boost Europe's food security?

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