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Engineered E. coli optimizes targeted tumor cell killing and improves biosafety

Live bacteria can be applied in cancer therapy given their ability to deplete nutrients and induce cell death in tumors.

1 Jul 2024

Study uncovers the role of mGluR1 in pruning early neural connections

Not everything in the brain is meant to last. As our brains assemble, trillions of neural connections have to be built or torn down at the right time and place.

1 Jul 2024

Study shows the potential of heat treatments to promote healthier aging

New research performed with mice suggests that daily time in a warm environment such as a sauna might help older adults, especially women, combat age-related obesity and insulin resistance.

1 Jul 2024

Research paves way for new forms of immunotherapy to treat people with Merkel cell cancer

Scientists behind a new type of immunotherapy are demonstrating significant effects in laboratory experiments in cell samples from patients with the aggressive form of skin cancer, Merkel cell carcinoma.

1 Jul 2024

Nanorobots with hidden weapons for precision cancer therapy

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have developed nanorobots that kill cancer cells in mice.

1 Jul 2024

Study provides new clues in the understanding of how antibiotic resistance spreads

A study at Umeå University, Sweden, provides new clues in the understanding of how antibiotic resistance spreads.

1 Jul 2024

AI model increases the potential for detecting cancer through sugar analyses

Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have developed an AI model that increases the potential for detecting cancer through sugar analyses

1 Jul 2024

Challenging the chronic brain disease model of addiction

Addiction is not simply a chronic brain disease and considering it as such can limit treatment options and increase stigma, an extensive research review suggests.

1 Jul 2024

KRISS develops world's first reference material for accurate body fat measurement in medical imaging

The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) has developed the world's first reference material to improve the accuracy of body fat measurements conducted through MRI and CT scans.

1 Jul 2024

Study examines the impact of private equity acquisitions on cardiology practices

Over the past decade, 342 cardiology clinics have been acquired by private equity firms, with over 94% of those occurring between 2021 and 2023, according to a study published today in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology, and presented at the AcademyHealth 2024 Annual Research Meeting in Baltimore.

1 Jul 2024

Asia Pacific faces hepatitis crisis: Urgent action needed to meet WHO targets

Countries in Asia Pacific are unlikely to meet their commitment to eliminate hepatitis by 2030 unless they declare a public health emergency, as they did with COVID-19, a disease specialist suggested.

1 Jul 2024

Study finds specific gut microbiota signature is associated with vulnerability to food addiction

Researchers of a recent study published in Gut explored gut microbial involvement in food addiction-related processes.

1 Jul 2024

High-resolution real-time imaging reveals early developmental processes in quail embryos

Researchers at The University of Queensland have for the first time captured images and video in real time of early embryonic development to understand more about congenital birth defects.

1 Jul 2024

The concierge catch: Better access for a few patients disrupts care for many

"You had to pay the fee, or the doctor wasn't going to see you anymore."

1 Jul 2024

UK coronary heart disease drops 30%, but other heart conditions rise

Researchers investigated the overall incidence of cardiovascular disease in the United Kingdom from 2000 to 2019.

1 Jul 2024

Regulatory T cells exist as large, mobile population that travels through body to repair damaged tissue

Researchers investigated populations of regulatory T cells, a type of white blood cell, in various tissues.

1 Jul 2024

Neanderthal child with Down syndrome reveals ancient caregiving practices

Research reveals that Neanderthals provided extensive caregiving, allowing a child with Down syndrome and congenital ear pathology to survive for at least six years, highlighting their complex social structures.

1 Jul 2024

Rural teens face higher obesity risk with lower alcohol consumption compared to urban peers

Adolescents from rural areas in the US are at a higher risk of obesity at lower alcohol consumption levels compared to their urban counterparts, highlighting a significant locality disparity.

1 Jul 2024

Ethanolic extracts from olive leaves show promise in combating cancer and infections

A recent study in Antioxidants reveals that ethanolic extracts from Greek and Spanish olive leaves exhibit high antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anticancer properties, with Greek extracts showing greater efficacy. This suggests potential healthcare applications, particularly as antimicrobial agents and melanoma treatments.

30 Jun 2024

Pristimerin induces apoptosis in non-small cell lung cancer by targeting thioredoxin reductase

Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Elevated cellular oxidative stress is a common marker of cancer cell dysregulation caused by malignant transformation.

30 Jun 2024

Research News and Research

Engineered E. coli optimizes targeted tumor cell killing and improves biosafety

Study uncovers the role of mGluR1 in pruning early neural connections

Study shows the potential of heat treatments to promote healthier aging

Research paves way for new forms of immunotherapy to treat people with Merkel cell cancer

Nanorobots with hidden weapons for precision cancer therapy

Study provides new clues in the understanding of how antibiotic resistance spreads

AI model increases the potential for detecting cancer through sugar analyses

Challenging the chronic brain disease model of addiction

KRISS develops world's first reference material for accurate body fat measurement in medical imaging

Study examines the impact of private equity acquisitions on cardiology practices

Asia Pacific faces hepatitis crisis: Urgent action needed to meet WHO targets

Study finds specific gut microbiota signature is associated with vulnerability to food addiction

High-resolution real-time imaging reveals early developmental processes in quail embryos

The concierge catch: Better access for a few patients disrupts care for many

UK coronary heart disease drops 30%, but other heart conditions rise

Regulatory T cells exist as large, mobile population that travels through body to repair damaged tissue

Neanderthal child with Down syndrome reveals ancient caregiving practices

Rural teens face higher obesity risk with lower alcohol consumption compared to urban peers

Ethanolic extracts from olive leaves show promise in combating cancer and infections

Pristimerin induces apoptosis in non-small cell lung cancer by targeting thioredoxin reductase

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