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Glaucoma medication may help prevent Alzheimer's-related tau build-up

A drug commonly used to treat glaucoma has been shown in zebrafish and mice to protect against the build-up in the brain of the protein tau, which causes various forms of dementia and is implicated in Alzheimer's disease.

1 Nov 2024

Research uncovers potential role of polyphosphate in neurodegenerative diseases

Research led by the University of Michigan has provided compelling evidence that could solve a fundamental mystery in the makeup of fibrils that play a role in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

1 Nov 2024

Heart attack triggers sleep increase to aid recovery

A heart attack can trigger a desire to get more sleep, allowing the heart to heal and reduce inflammation - and this happens because the heart sends special signals to the brain, according to a new Mount Sinai study.

1 Nov 2024

Research reveals role of IGFBP3 in human lung development

Researchers of the University of Barcelona and the August Pi y Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBAPS) have shown that the IGFBP3 protein plays a relevant role in human lung development.

1 Nov 2024

Targeting necroptosis could halt nerve cell loss in Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's disease is characterized by a progressive loss of nerve cells leading to a decline in memory and cognition.

1 Nov 2024

New research reveals how Hepatitis E virus can lead to kidney disease

The hepatitis E virus affects the liver. But infected liver cells secrete a viral protein that reacts with antibodies in the blood and may form complexes that can damage the filter structure of the kidneys, as researchers from the University of Zurich and the University Hospital Zurich have proven for the first time.

1 Nov 2024

Brain actively engages with immune system to maintain health

The brain constantly engages in dialogue with the body's immune system. Such communication appears aimed at ensuring a delicate balance between defending against injury and infection and guarding healthy tissue.

1 Nov 2024

Researchers identify 4-gene signature to predict neonatal sepsis before symptoms

The study uncovers gene expression signatures that predict neonatal sepsis, highlighting the potential for early intervention to reduce mortality in infants.

31 Oct 2024

VALANX Biotech and Fina Biosolutions Introduce ClickCRM for Rapid Conjugate Vaccine Development

VALANX Biotech (VALANX), a biotech company developing novel technology for site-specific protein conjugation in drug and diagnostics discovery, and Fina Biosolutions LLC (FinaBio), experts in conjugate vaccine development and conjugate chemistry, today announced the signing of a joint IP and licensing agreement.

From VALANX Biotech 31 Oct 2024

Mapping tumor microenvironments: Uncovering spatial subclones for improved cancer treatment

Researchers investigate the spatial organization of cancer cells and the tumor microenvironment.

31 Oct 2024

Deep learning techniques transform protein structure prediction

In the rapidly advancing field of computational biology, a newly peer-reviewed review explores the transformative role of deep learning techniques in revolutionizing protein structure prediction.

30 Oct 2024

Weill Cornell Medicine teams receive funding from Starr Cancer Consortium

Three teams led by Weill Cornell Medicine scientists have received awards from the Starr Cancer Consortium in its 17th and final annual grant competition.

30 Oct 2024

Understanding protein transport mechanisms could enhance crop yields

Botanists have come to understand the channels and transporters involved in the uptake and transport of nutrients, yet how are they positioned where they need to be?

30 Oct 2024

Curcumin shows promise in preventing and treating oral submucosal fibrosis

Researchers explore the mechanisms, therapeutic potential, and clinical applications of curcumin in preventing and treating oral submucosal fibrosis.

30 Oct 2024

Higher zinc intake linked to increased endometriosis risk, study finds

Researchers explore the association between zinc intake and endometriosis risk.

30 Oct 2024

Scientists develop color-coded X-rays to detect early disease

Medical imaging is no longer in Kansas, Toto, as a team led by Penn State researchers brings traditional black and white diagnostic images of X-rays and traditional CT scans into technicolor. The researchers developed novel contrast agents that target two proteins implicated in osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease commonly characterized as wear-and-tear arthritis.

30 Oct 2024