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Engineered bacteria could offer new treatment for hypertension

Scientists at The University of Toledo have proven that engineered bacteria can lower blood pressure, a finding that opens new doors in the pursuit of harnessing our body's own microbiome to treat hypertension.

24 Oct 2023

Researchers discover new way to trigger programmed cell death in cancer cells

A research team from the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center has identified a crucial epitope (a protein section that can activate the larger protein) on the CD95 receptor that can cause cells to die.

24 Oct 2023

Intranasal vaccination: A potent one-time solution for comprehensive COVID-19 immunity

A single-dose intranasal vaccine effectively induces robust immune responses.

24 Oct 2023

Groundbreaking study reveals most effective adjunctive drug for Parkinson's disease

The efficacy, tolerability, and safety of various anti-Parkinson's drugs.

23 Oct 2023

Dual-action drug produces shows promising results in neuroendocrine tumor trial

A drug that simultaneously strikes cancer cells' growth circuits and pipeline to the bloodstream produced encouraging results in a clinical trial involving patients with advanced neuroendocrine tumors, according to a study led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute investigators.

22 Oct 2023

Ketamine's long-lasting antidepressant effects unveiled in new study

Persistent blocking of NMDAR and burst-type firing by lateral habenula (LHb) neurons may offer a basis for the long-lasting antidepressant effects of ketamine.

22 Oct 2023

Novel GLP-1 receptor agonists offer hope for long-lasting diabetes treatment

In a study published in Scientific Reports, researchers engineer long-lasting GLP-1 receptor agonists by fusing GLP-1 with an HSA-binding protein. These chimeric molecules show promise for the treatment of type 2 diabetes due to their stability, functionality, and high affinity for the GLP-1 receptor and human serum albumin.

22 Oct 2023

Coffee and genetics: A complex blend impacting kidney health

Researchers dive into the intricate connection between caffeine consumption and genetic predisposition, uncovering paradoxical effects on kidney function.

22 Oct 2023

Researchers develop AI-based tool for estimating cancer patient's chances for survival

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)–based tool for estimating a newly diagnosed cancer patient's chances for surviving long term, according to a study presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2023.

20 Oct 2023

Canine transmission models provide insights into the neurological impacts of COVID-19 on human brains

The histopathologic alteration caused by SARS‑CoV‑2 on mammalian neurological systems.

20 Oct 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

New funding from Breast Cancer Now supports research on treatment-resistant ER-positive breast cancer

Researchers are investigating how the most common type of breast cancer resists hormone therapy, thanks to new funding from Breast Cancer Now.

20 Oct 2023

Mediterranean diet intervention may not improve breast cancer prognosis in high-risk patients

Researchers discuss the results of a randomized controlled trial to explore the impact of diet on breast cancer recurrence.

20 Oct 2023

Low serotonin levels observed in long COVID and other viral infections

Researchers identify a pathophysiological mechanism linking serotonin reduction to the multifaceted etiology of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19.

20 Oct 2023

How ketamine treatment elicits long-lasting anti-depressive effects

Researchers discuss the mechanisms responsible for the sustained antidepressant effects of ketamine by examining ketamine-NMDAR interactions.

20 Oct 2023

Brain natriuretic peptide plays a role in activating atopic dermatitis

Researchers from North Carolina State University have pinpointed a particular peptide's role in activating atopic dermatitis, or eczema. The work could lead to more effective treatments for the condition.

19 Oct 2023

CAR T-cell therapy for multiple myeloma shows no difference in survival outcomes by race and ethnicity

Patients with multiple myeloma treated with idecabtagene vicleucel, known as "ide-cel," a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, had no difference in overall survival outcomes regardless of race and ethnicity, according to a study published in Blood Advances.

19 Oct 2023

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Engineered bacteria could offer new treatment for hypertension

Researchers discover new way to trigger programmed cell death in cancer cells

Intranasal vaccination: A potent one-time solution for comprehensive COVID-19 immunity

Groundbreaking study reveals most effective adjunctive drug for Parkinson's disease

Dual-action drug produces shows promising results in neuroendocrine tumor trial

Ketamine's long-lasting antidepressant effects unveiled in new study

Novel GLP-1 receptor agonists offer hope for long-lasting diabetes treatment

Coffee and genetics: A complex blend impacting kidney health

Researchers develop AI-based tool for estimating cancer patient's chances for survival

Canine transmission models provide insights into the neurological impacts of COVID-19 on human brains

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

New funding from Breast Cancer Now supports research on treatment-resistant ER-positive breast cancer

Mediterranean diet intervention may not improve breast cancer prognosis in high-risk patients

Low serotonin levels observed in long COVID and other viral infections

How ketamine treatment elicits long-lasting anti-depressive effects

Brain natriuretic peptide plays a role in activating atopic dermatitis

CAR T-cell therapy for multiple myeloma shows no difference in survival outcomes by race and ethnicity

How the gut microbiome contributes to schizophrenia

Pan-coronavirus vaccine shows success in mouse studies

Air pollution linked to increased breast cancer risk in women

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