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Simple dietary substitutions can slash US carbon footprint by over 35%

The environmental and health impact of simple food substitutions in the United States (U.S.) diet.

31 Oct 2023

Start shopping: Enrollment begins Nov. 1 for most Obamacare insurance plans

For millions of Americans who buy their own health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, the end of the year brings a day of reckoning: It's time to compare benefits and prices and change to a new plan or enroll for the first time.

31 Oct 2023

COVID-19’s long reach: Some physical symptoms can persist up to two years post-diagnosis

Researchers investigated the prevalence rate of physical-type symptoms by the severity of acute COVID-19 beyond two years of diagnosis.

31 Oct 2023

Axon Biology & The Future of Drug Discovery: A Deep Dive with Dr Federico Dajas-Bailador

News-Medical sits down with Dr. Federico Dajas-Bailador, a leading expert in axon biology and drug discovery.

From ELRIG (UK) Ltd. 31 Oct 2023

Sleepiness during virtual meetings may be the result of mental underload and boredom

New research suggests sleepiness during virtual meetings is caused by mental underload and boredom. Earlier studies suggested that fatigue from virtual meetings stems from mental overload, but new research from Aalto University shows that sleepiness during virtual meetings might actually be a result of mental underload and boredom.

31 Oct 2023

UniSA seeks public support for vital research on deadly brain cancers

The University of South Australia is seeking public support for vital brain cancer research that could potentially save hundreds of lives.

31 Oct 2023

Broken String Biosciences’ INDUCE-seq platform demonstrates impact of structural DNA changes on specificity of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing

Broken String Biosciences today announced that its INDUCE-seq™ DNA break-mapping technology had been used in a peer-reviewed research paper to characterize off-target effects of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing resulting from changes in DNA topology.

From Broken String Biosciences 31 Oct 2023

New study identifies regional hotspots for Parkinson's disease

A new study led by researchers at Barrow Neurological Institute has found that people living in regions with median levels of air pollution have a 56 percent greater risk of developing Parkinson's disease compared to those living in regions with the lowest level of air pollution.

30 Oct 2023

University of Cincinnati to lead NIH StrokeNet for next five years

The University of Cincinnati and UC Health have been renewed as the National Coordinating Center of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) StrokeNet, which is the primary infrastructure for multicenter trials of stroke funded by NIH and the pipeline for new potential treatments for adults and children with stroke and those at risk for stroke.

30 Oct 2023

Late nights and skipping breakfast linked to increased heart disease risk, especially in men

Late sleepers who skip breakfast face elevated risk for metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease, especially in men, according to a large-scale study. The effects vary by age and gender, pointing to the complex interactions between sleep patterns, eating habits, and heart health.

30 Oct 2023

Promising new drug target for triple-negative breast cancer identified

Improving treatments for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), an aggressive tumor with very poor prognosis and limited therapeutic targets, has been challenging.

30 Oct 2023

Modular nanoparticles developed for targeted drug delivery and neutralizing biological agents

Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed modular nanoparticles that can be easily customized to target different biological entities such as tumors, viruses or toxins.

30 Oct 2023

New MECP2 gene variant identified and characterized in Rett syndrome

Rett syndrome is a rare devastating neurological disorder that primarily affects young girls and manifests as an impaired ability to walk and talk, along with characteristic 'hand-wringing' movements, seizures, and cognitive disability.

30 Oct 2023

Surfing the web too much? Study links problematic internet use to heightened ADHD symptoms

This meta-analysis reveals a significant association between problematic internet use (PIU) and symptoms of ADHD, particularly in adult males who are not clinically diagnosed. The study emphasizes the need for further research on potential interventions for managing internet use and ADHD symptoms.

30 Oct 2023

Research News and Research

Simple dietary substitutions can slash US carbon footprint by over 35%

Start shopping: Enrollment begins Nov. 1 for most Obamacare insurance plans

COVID-19’s long reach: Some physical symptoms can persist up to two years post-diagnosis

Axon Biology & The Future of Drug Discovery: A Deep Dive with Dr Federico Dajas-Bailador

Sleepiness during virtual meetings may be the result of mental underload and boredom

UniSA seeks public support for vital research on deadly brain cancers

Broken String Biosciences’ INDUCE-seq platform demonstrates impact of structural DNA changes on specificity of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing

New study identifies regional hotspots for Parkinson's disease

University of Cincinnati to lead NIH StrokeNet for next five years

Late nights and skipping breakfast linked to increased heart disease risk, especially in men

Promising new drug target for triple-negative breast cancer identified

Modular nanoparticles developed for targeted drug delivery and neutralizing biological agents

New MECP2 gene variant identified and characterized in Rett syndrome

Surfing the web too much? Study links problematic internet use to heightened ADHD symptoms

Scientists identify mechanism causing deadly blood clots after some COVID-19 vaccines

UQ's drug discovery facility opens to researchers nationwide after $1.9M funding injection

Climate change to slash seafood nutrients by 30% in low-income countries

Scientists identify mechanism of alcohol withdrawal headaches

Body appreciation messages can offset negative impact of objectified fitness influencer images

USC receives $20 million grant to study tobacco use among young people

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