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Single mutation in Kcnc3 gene causes learning deficits in mice

A single mutation in a gene, Kcnc3, which encodes a potassium channel in neurons, causes learning deficits in mice, UT Southwestern researchers report in a new study in PNAS.

29 Aug 2022

Microscopy technique enables visualization of unseen nanostructures within cells and tissues

Inside a living cell, proteins and other molecules are often tightly packed together. These dense clusters can be difficult to image because the fluorescent labels used to make them visible can't wedge themselves in between the molecules.

29 Aug 2022

Surprising culprit contributes significantly to the brain destruction after stroke or TBI

In the aftermath of a stroke or TBI, a group of amino acids that typically support brain function contribute significantly to the brain destruction that can follow both these injuries, scientists report.

23 Aug 2022

Salt substitutes reduce heart attack, stroke, and death risks

A new study provides a systematic review of the impact of salt substitutes on clinical outcomes and blood pressure for all available trials.

15 Aug 2022

Three genetic mutations seen in individuals with KCNMA1-linked channelopathy successfully mirrored in mice

Three genetic alterations associated with a rare seizure and a movement disorder primarily found in children were successfully mirrored in mice and their symptoms treated, in a new study from a University of Maryland School of Medicine researcher, Andrea Meredith, PhD, Professor of Physiology and her collaborators.

15 Aug 2022

Aldosterone may increase risk of kidney failure in patients with chronic kidney disease

A steroid hormone called aldosterone is linked to an increased risk of kidney failure in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published in the European Heart Journal today (Tuesday).

8 Aug 2022

Study shows how microglia contribute to slowdown of neuron activity linked with Alzheimer’s

One of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease is a reduction in the firing of some neurons in the brain, which contributes to the cognitive decline that patients experience.

4 Aug 2022

Lower levels of dietary calcium and potassium predict recurrence of kidney stones

Kidney stones can cause not only excruciating pain but also are associated with chronic kidney disease, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. If you've experienced a kidney stone once, you have a 30% chance of having another kidney stone within five years.

1 Aug 2022

Potassium-rich diets linked with lower blood pressure in women with high salt intake

Women who eat bananas, avocados and salmon could reduce the negative effects of salt in the diet, according to a study published today in European Heart Journal, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology.

22 Jul 2022

Tokyo Tech researchers develop the first synthetic mechanosensitive potassium channel

Intrigued by the properties of ion channel proteins commonly observed in cells, Tokyo Tech researchers have developed the first synthetic mechanosensitive potassium channel using a newly developed aromatic fluorinated amphiphilic cyclophane.

15 Jul 2022

Eating sunomono correlates to lower blood pressure categorization in men

An observational study led by Professor Hiroaki Kanouchi from Osaka Metropolitan University presents the first evidence that eating sunomono - a Japanese vinegared side dish - correlates to lower blood pressure categorization in men.

15 Jul 2022

What is the association between long-term salt usage behavior and risk of premature mortality?

Researchers assessed the impact of increased salt consumption on life expectancy.

14 Jul 2022

Study uncovers an over-looked mechanism that likely contributes to autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is a common genetic condition that can lead to kidney failure and that has no cure.

13 Jul 2022

Adding salt to foods at the table increases risk of premature death

People who add extra salt to their food at the table are at higher risk of dying prematurely from any cause, according to a study of more than 500,000 people, published in the European Heart Journal today (Monday).

9 Jul 2022

New K+-sensitive dual-mode imaging probe for diagnosis of tumor malignancy

Tumor malignancy identification plays an essential role in clinical management of cancer. Currently, biopsy is the gold standard for malignancy identification in most tumor cases, it is, however, invasive that can cause great discomfort to patients, and potentially increase the risk of distant metastases due to the complex sampling process.

1 Jul 2022

Potassium News and Research

Single mutation in Kcnc3 gene causes learning deficits in mice

Microscopy technique enables visualization of unseen nanostructures within cells and tissues

Surprising culprit contributes significantly to the brain destruction after stroke or TBI

Salt substitutes reduce heart attack, stroke, and death risks

Three genetic mutations seen in individuals with KCNMA1-linked channelopathy successfully mirrored in mice

Aldosterone may increase risk of kidney failure in patients with chronic kidney disease

Study shows how microglia contribute to slowdown of neuron activity linked with Alzheimer’s

Lower levels of dietary calcium and potassium predict recurrence of kidney stones

Potassium-rich diets linked with lower blood pressure in women with high salt intake

Tokyo Tech researchers develop the first synthetic mechanosensitive potassium channel

Eating sunomono correlates to lower blood pressure categorization in men

What is the association between long-term salt usage behavior and risk of premature mortality?

Study uncovers an over-looked mechanism that likely contributes to autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease

Adding salt to foods at the table increases risk of premature death

New K+-sensitive dual-mode imaging probe for diagnosis of tumor malignancy

AAP recommends breastfeeding for 2 years

Study elucidates the molecular mechanisms of acetylcholine for learning and memory

U-M researchers reveal how a mutated protein acts as risk factor in Parkinson’s disease

Scientists discover 15 additional genetic mutations linked to KCNK9 imprinting syndrome

The physiological relevance and effects of probable in vivo transformation of CBD to delta9-THC in humans

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

How microplastics and bacteria interact to drive antibiotic resistance

Single-cell proteomics: Revealing proteome diversity from cellular heterogeneity to non-canonical biology

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