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Research identifies genetic change associated with human tail loss

A genetic change in our ancient ancestors may partly explain why humans don't have tails like monkeys, finds a new study led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

28 Feb 2024

Uncovering the role of mucus in pancreatic cancer transformation

Knowing exactly what's inside a tumor can maximize our ability to fight cancer. But that knowledge doesn't come easy. Tumors are clusters of constantly changing cancer cells.

28 Feb 2024

Novel drug combination shows promise for treating advanced skin cancers in kidney transplant recipients

People who have had a kidney transplant are at high risk for developing skin cancers. New research directed by investigators from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center is exploring the best combination of treatments to target skin cancers while preserving the transplanted organs.

28 Feb 2024

Research highlights link between sedentary behavior and increased mortality risk in older women

Based on decades-long observations of centenarians, author Dan Buettner (Blue Zones) conjectures that people live longer when they get up and move around after sitting for twenty minutes.

28 Feb 2024

Investigational protein replacement protects neonatal mice from deadly intestinal disease

Scientists from Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and colleagues found that an investigational protein replacement – recombinant human insulin-like growth factor 1 and its binding protein-3 (rhIGF-1/BP3) – protected neonatal mice from necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a deadly intestinal disease that often strikes extremely premature infants.

28 Feb 2024

How can food influence the severity of menopausal hot flashes?

Mechanisms and nutrients related to menopause hot flashes.

28 Feb 2024

Caffeine's protective effects against obesity and joint diseases supported by genetic study

The effects of caffeine levels in circulation by considering genetically predicted variations in caffeine metabolism.

28 Feb 2024

Scientists uncover a new doorway for SARS-CoV-2 into human cells

Research identifies the human transferrin receptor as an alternative pathway for SARS-CoV-2 infection, offering potential new targets for COVID-19 therapies.

27 Feb 2024

Fenugreek seeds: A superfood for health and wellness, says new review

Research highlights the dietary significance and potential applications of fenugreek seeds, emphasizing their role in disease prevention, chronic condition management, and providing nutritional value, including their ability to reduce blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

27 Feb 2024

Discovery of bicarbonate-sensing receptor offers therapeutic insights into ischemic stroke treatment

Researchers have identified this receptor in brain mural cells that regulates reperfusion injury.

27 Feb 2024

Hedonic overdrive model best explains high-fat diet-induced obesity in mice

High-fat diets cause obesity in male mice. The underlying mechanism, however, remains controversial. After assessing three contrasting ideas, researchers have determined that the hedonic overdrive model provides the best fit, according to a new study published in the journal Obesity, The Obesity Society's (TOS) flagship journal.

27 Feb 2024

Mapping the brain: How cell types and location influence Parkinson’s disease

A single-cell spatial transcriptome analysis on murine brain expression in age and disease using a Parkinson's disease.

27 Feb 2024

Revolutionizing microscopy with affordable high-resolution techniques

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have shown for the first time that expensive aberration-corrected microscopes are no longer required to achieve record-breaking microscopic resolution.

26 Feb 2024

Spirulina shows promise in battling heart disease and diabetes

Researchers show Spirulina's therapeutic benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic properties, can significantly lower cardiovascular disease risk.

26 Feb 2024

Omalizumab boosts tolerance to multiple food allergies, study finds

A study in The New England Journal of Medicine shows omalizumab increases allergen tolerance in individuals with multiple food allergies, offering a promising standalone treatment option.

26 Feb 2024

Boston College biologist wins NIH grant to study viral insulins for cancer treatment

Boston College Assistant Professor of Biology Emrah Altindis has been awarded a five-year, $2.5-million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study viral insulins and mechanisms related to IGF-1 receptor protein inhibition and its potential applications in cancer treatment.

26 Feb 2024

Innovative therapy targets and destroys leukemia stem cells

Scientists at City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, have devised an innovative approach to target and destroy hard-to-kill leukemia stem cells.

26 Feb 2024

Breakthrough research unveils β-cell dynamics in Type 1 diabetes

About eight million people live with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) worldwide, a chronic autoimmune condition in which the body attacks and destroys its own insulin-producing β-cells (pronounced "beta") in the pancreas, leading to a lack of insulin and inability to regulate blood sugar.

26 Feb 2024

Study reveals early death predictors in COVID-19 patients with cardiac injury

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. The activation of immune and thrombotic biomarkers at admission, and their ability to predict cardiac injury and mortality patterns in COVID-19, remains unclear.

26 Feb 2024

Structural study identifies target for broad-spectrum antivirals against herpesviruses

Human herpesviruses comprise the alpha, beta, and gamma subfamilies and are a widely prevalent group of DNA-enveloped viruses, capable of establishing lifelong latent infections in humans and causing various diseases.

26 Feb 2024