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pH comes from the term “power of Hydrogen”, or the hydrogen ion concentration present in a given solution. It helps to measure the acidity or alkalinity of a substance.

UC San Diego receives $8 million grant to study the genetics of substance use disorder

University of California San Diego School of Medicine has received a five-year, $8 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to study the genetics of substance use disorders.

28 Oct 2024

Can a mushroom protein bar improve memory? Study suggests cognitive benefits of Termitomyces fuliginosus

The FCM protein snack bar, rich in amino acids and antioxidants, improves brain function and memory accuracy in just six weeks, according to recent research.

28 Oct 2024

The role of digital platforms in shaping human curiosity

At one point or another, you may have gone online looking for a specific bit of information and found yourself "going down the Wiki rabbit hole" as you discover wholly new, ever-more fascinating related topics - some trivial, some relevant - and you may have gone so far down the hole it's difficult to piece together what brought you there to begin with.

27 Oct 2024

Wayne State University researcher secures $2.3 million for Alzheimer's studies

A Wayne State University School of Medicine faculty member has been awarded a total of $2.3 million by the National Institute on Aging of the National institutes of Health for two new, concurrent projects that both address questions related to Alzheimer's disease, a progressive, age-related degenerative brain disease characterized by memory problems, impaired judgment, cognitive issues and changes in personality.

26 Oct 2024

MMRI professor receives $3.7 million NIH grant to support research on pulmonary embolism

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently awarded a $3.7 million grant to support a project led by Principal Investigator, Chase Kessinger, Ph.D., assistant professor of biomedical research and translational medicine at Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) to research the third most common cause of cardiovascular death, pulmonary embolism (PE).

26 Oct 2024

Tertiary lymphoid structures linked to improved outcomes in liver cancer patients

A newly described stage of a lymph node-like structure seen in liver tumors after presurgical immunotherapy may be vital to successfully treating patients with hepatocellular carcinoma, according to a study by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center.

25 Oct 2024

The hidden effects of opioid use on the endocrine system

A new Scientific Statement released today by the Endocrine Society highlights research gaps associated with the negative effects of opioid use on the endocrine system.

25 Oct 2024

UTEP researchers develop low-cost biochip for cancer diagnosis

Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have created a portable device that can detect colorectal and prostate cancer more cheaply and quickly than prevailing methods.

24 Oct 2024

Electric skin patch offers drug-free solution to bacterial infections

Using a few zaps of electricity to the skin, researchers can stop bacterial infections without using any drugs. For the first time, researchers designed a skin patch that uses imperceptible electric currents to control microbes.

24 Oct 2024

High-intensity workouts more effective at suppressing hunger in adults

A vigorous workout does more to suppress hunger levels in healthy adults than does moderate exercise, and females may be especially susceptible to this response, according to a small study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

24 Oct 2024

3D-printed model created to mimic cancer metastasis

Scientists have created a 3D-printed model to mimic the specific conditions that spur the spread of cancer cells.

23 Oct 2024

New guidance released for communities at risk of wildfire health impacts

Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI) of UL Research Institutes has joined with UL Standards and Engagement to release new guidance for communities at risk for fires in wildland-urban interface (WUI) areas.

23 Oct 2024

Calluna Pharma successfully completes Phase 1 clinical study of CAL101, a first-in-class therapeutic for fibrotic and fibro-inflammatory indications

Calluna Pharma AS (Calluna), a clinical stage biotechnology company pioneering first-in-class antibodies to treat inflammatory and fibrotic diseases, today announced the completion of Phase 1 clinical study for CAL101, Calluna’s lead product candidate.

23 Oct 2024

Medicare choices spark revolving door for older adults

Right now across the country, tens of millions of older adults and people with serious disabilities have a choice to make: whether to stick with their current Medicare option, or change during Open Enrollment.

22 Oct 2024

Structural biology reveals secrets of DEV phage infection

The viruses that infect bacteria are the most abundant biological entities on the planet. For example, a recent simple study of 92 showerheads and 36 toothbrushes from American bathrooms found more than 600 types of bacterial viruses, commonly called bacteriophages or phages.

22 Oct 2024

FDA funding fuels research on turkey parasite and potential treatments

As scientists learn more about a deadly parasite's ability to move from host to host in turkey flocks, a long-standing theory is in question and opens the door to new preventative measures.

22 Oct 2024

Study reveals hidden risks of immersive digital environments for young users

The metaverse, a space where the lines between physical and digital realities blur, is rising among younger populations. As of March, 33% of teens own a virtual reality (VR) device and 13% use it weekly.

22 Oct 2024

Cutting off cancer cells' access to fats may enhance cancer therapy

Cutting off cancer cells' access to fat may help a specific type of cancer treatment work more effectively, reports a study by Van Andel Institute scientists.

22 Oct 2024

Type 2 diabetes patients may benefit from reduced carbohydrate intake

Adults with type 2 diabetes on a low-carbohydrate diet may see benefits to their beta-cell function allowing them to better manage their disease and possibly discontinue medication, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

22 Oct 2024

Understanding the impact of psychological distress on life expectancy in Japan

The Japanese population is known for its longest life expectancy (LE) at birth. Extensive studies have been conducted on the physical health of the Japanese population, mainly on mortality outcomes.

22 Oct 2024