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Discovery provides better understanding of retinal protein's structure and function

Scientists have discovered a mechanism by which an area of a protein shape-shifts to convert vitamin A into a form usable by the eye's light-sensing photoreceptor cells.

26 Oct 2022

Long-term use of e-cigs and regular cigarettes may have damaging effects on the blood vessels

Long-term use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs), or vaping, can significantly impair the function of the body's blood vessels, increasing the risk for cardiovascular disease.

26 Oct 2022

One Medicine: how human and veterinary medicine can benefit each other

News-Medical speaks to Professor Roberto La Ragione, Chair of Trustees at Humanimal Trust, about the concept of One Medicine and how human and veterinary medicine can collaborate, share knowledge, and initiate research for the benefit of both humans and animals.

26 Oct 2022

RIT professor receives grant to investigate new therapeutic approaches for scleroderma

More collagen in the human body is not always good, and Karin Wuertz-Kozak is investigating how disease progresses because of the increase in this important protein.

25 Oct 2022

Minorities with common form of lung cancer face longer wait times for receiving radiation therapy

A new study has revealed significant racial disparities in how quickly minorities with the most common form of lung cancer receive potentially lifesaving radiation therapy compared with their white counterparts.

25 Oct 2022

Geographical location of an individual may determine the likelihood of receiving autism diagnosis

New autism diagnoses tend to be clustered within specific NHS service regions, suggesting that where an individual lives may influence whether they receive an autism diagnosis and access to special education needs support.

25 Oct 2022

Scientists develop new method to study the proteins released by cells

A new method to study the proteins released by cells, which could lead to the development of new tools to track diseases including cancer, has been developed by scientists at the Francis Crick Institute and Imperial College London.

25 Oct 2022

Researchers discover molecular mechanisms behind mitochondrial dysfunction in chronic heart failure

Investigations in Japan have uncovered some molecular mechanisms behind mitochondrial dysfunction in chronic heart failure.

25 Oct 2022

Playing video games may be linked with improved cognitive abilities in children

A study of nearly 2,000 children found that those who reported playing video games for three hours per day or more performed better on cognitive skills tests involving impulse control and working memory compared to children who had never played video games.

24 Oct 2022

Researchers successfully generate fully mature hair follicles in cultures

A team of researchers from Japan studying the processes of hair follicle growth and hair pigmentation has successfully generated hair follicles in cultures.

21 Oct 2022

Modeling study suggests the possibility of Japanese encephalitis virus outbreak in Australia

A paper from a research team, which included mathematical modeling expertise from LSHTM and was led by the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute in Brisbane, has suggested that up to 750,000 people across Australia could be at risk of exposure to Japanese encephalitis (JEV).

21 Oct 2022

University of Tübingen, Boehringer Ingelheim launch AI and data science fellowship program

University of Tübingen, a leading member of Cyber Valley, Europe’s largest Artificial Intelligence (AI) research consortium and Boehringer Ingelheim launch an AI and data science fellowship program for top talents from around the world. Three to five fellowships will be awarded per year for up to three years with a target of nine to fifteen fellows in the program after five years.

21 Oct 2022

Study uses pluripotent stem cell models to investigate stress response in PTSD patients

Stem cell-derived neurons from combat veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) react differently to a stress hormone than those from veterans without PTSD, a finding that could provide insights into how genetics can make someone more susceptible to developing PTSD following trauma exposure.

20 Oct 2022

Three-dose course of the hepatitis B vaccine fully protects adults living with HIV

A three-dose course of the hepatitis B vaccine HEPLISAV-B fully protected adults living with HIV who had never been vaccinated against or infected with the hepatitis B virus (HBV), according to study findings presented today at the IDWeek conference in Washington, D.C.

20 Oct 2022

Scientists pinpoint a large number of genes associated with dyslexia

Scientists have for the first time pinpointed a large number of genes that are reliably associated with dyslexia.

20 Oct 2022

Study reveals racial disparities in access to advanced therapies for heart failure

Black adults treated at advanced heart failure centers received potentially life-changing therapies, such as transplants and heart pumps, about half as often as white adults, possibly due to racial bias, a small National Institutes of Health-supported study has found.

19 Oct 2022

Rare insect-eating mushrooms show potential to develop new anti-viral and cancer medications

Scientists studying the medicinal potential of a rare insect-eating mushroom have found a way to grow the elusive fungi in the lab, opening the way for the development of new anti-viral and cancer medications.

19 Oct 2022

IU researchers suggest the potential for a new approach to determining heart transplant candidacy

Researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine have concluded the medical and scientific establishment should expand and re-contextualize its understanding of cannabis use and heart transplantation, suggesting the potential for a completely new approach to determining transplant candidacy.

18 Oct 2022

Short sleep duration from mid to late life associated with risk of multimorbidity

Adults over 50 who sleep for five hours or less per night have a greater risk of developing more than one chronic disease when compared to their peers who sleep seven hours, according to a study, published October 18th in the open access journal PLOS Medicine.

18 Oct 2022

Scientists detect monkeypox virus in the testes of macaques during acute infection

For the first time, scientists have detected monkeypox virus in the testes of macaques during the acute phase of infection, according to research published online today in the journal Nature Microbiology.

17 Oct 2022

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Discovery provides better understanding of retinal protein's structure and function

Long-term use of e-cigs and regular cigarettes may have damaging effects on the blood vessels

One Medicine: how human and veterinary medicine can benefit each other

RIT professor receives grant to investigate new therapeutic approaches for scleroderma

Minorities with common form of lung cancer face longer wait times for receiving radiation therapy

Geographical location of an individual may determine the likelihood of receiving autism diagnosis

Scientists develop new method to study the proteins released by cells

Researchers discover molecular mechanisms behind mitochondrial dysfunction in chronic heart failure

Playing video games may be linked with improved cognitive abilities in children

Researchers successfully generate fully mature hair follicles in cultures

Modeling study suggests the possibility of Japanese encephalitis virus outbreak in Australia

University of Tübingen, Boehringer Ingelheim launch AI and data science fellowship program

Study uses pluripotent stem cell models to investigate stress response in PTSD patients

Three-dose course of the hepatitis B vaccine fully protects adults living with HIV

Scientists pinpoint a large number of genes associated with dyslexia

Study reveals racial disparities in access to advanced therapies for heart failure

Rare insect-eating mushrooms show potential to develop new anti-viral and cancer medications

IU researchers suggest the potential for a new approach to determining heart transplant candidacy

Short sleep duration from mid to late life associated with risk of multimorbidity

Scientists detect monkeypox virus in the testes of macaques during acute infection

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