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Deep learning technology boosts the speed of localization photoacoustic imaging

After a lightning strike, thunder can be heard for a short period of time afterward. This is due to the fact that the surrounding material that was struck by lightning absorbs the light, and as a result of the conversion of this light into heat, the material expands and produces a sound.

12 May 2022

Discovery of new structure in the egg cells of zebrafish could provide insights into human reproduction

It is humbling to realize that we humans share about 70% of our genes with zebrafish. There are also a whole host of other similarities that make these small transparent fish an ideal animal model for the study of many human diseases and biological processes.

12 May 2022

Scientists investigate whether pickles can increase the health benefits of sour cream

Consumer demand for dairy foods has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, with increased demand for foods that can be easily stored and maintain quality over time.

12 May 2022

New therapeutic approach for cardiac repair after a heart attack

Following a heart attack, the human body is incapable of repairing lost tissue due to the heart's inability to generate new muscle.

12 May 2022

Repeated DNA sequences in the genome may contribute to schizophrenia risk

Researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) have found that repeated DNA sequences in the genome may contribute to an individual's risk of developing schizophrenia.

12 May 2022

New research project to explore sun safety policies in primary schools in Wales

With skin cancer rates rising, much of it preventable, a new research project is to explore the role of primary schools in Wales and assess the effectiveness of sun safety policies in protecting children. The results will help improve prevention of skin cancer in Wales and beyond.

12 May 2022

Analysis finds baffling variations in the treatment for heart attack patients in high-income nations

The best way to treat acute myocardial infarctions, commonly known as heart attacks, has been long established by international consensus. The types of treatments and recommended procedures are well-defined, widely known, and readily available in modern hospitals.

12 May 2022

Enzyme discovery offers new way to regulate cell death process for inflammatory diseases

A WEHI-led study has identified a new enzyme involved in controlling cell death, in findings that could lead to better treatment options for a range of inflammatory conditions, cancers and viruses.

12 May 2022

Study shows how MS patients treated with Rituximab react to COVID-19 vaccination

MS patients treated with Rituximab have better responses to the COVID-19 vaccine if they have higher B cell counts.

12 May 2022

Novel network analysis technology can pinpoint seizure originating brain regions in minutes

Fresh techniques to aid seizure diagnosis and surgical planning stand to benefit millions of epilepsy patients, but the path to progress has been slow and challenging.

12 May 2022

New implantable device enables wireless real-time monitoring of hemodynamics

Vascular diseases are public enemy number one: the leading killers worldwide, accounting for nearly a third of all human deaths on the planet.

12 May 2022

Study examines the causal effect of high fertility on late-life cognition

A new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, and the Robert Butler Columbia Aging Center and Université Paris-Dauphine – PSL, found that having three or more versus two children has a negative effect on late-life cognition.

12 May 2022

UCL takes second position in research excellence across UK institutions

The excellence of research at UCL and its positive real-world impact has improved since 2014, according to the Research Excellence Framework 2021 (REF) assessment results announced today.

12 May 2022

Perceived stigmatization is common among patients with NAFLD, study finds

About seven out of ten patients (69%) who suffer from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) perceive some stigmatization in their daily life, according to a study led by a team of the University of Barcelona, the Liver and Digestive Diseases Networking Biomedical Research Centre, the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona and the August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute.

12 May 2022

Playing video games can help increase children’s intelligence

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have studied how the screen habits of US children correlates with how their cognitive abilities develop over time.

12 May 2022

Mitochondrial respiratory chain is essential for NLRP3 inflammasome activation

Northwestern Medicine investigators recently discovered that the mitochondrial respiratory chain — a series of protein complexes essential for a cellular respiration and energy production — is necessary for the activation of another protein complex linked to inflammation and the progression of chronic diseases, according to a study published in Nature Immunology.

12 May 2022

Phase 1 clinical trial of vaccine for rare but deadly mosquito-borne viruses shows promising results

A vaccine for eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV), western equine encephalitis virus (WEEV), and Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus (VEEV) was found to be safe, well-tolerated and induced a neutralizing antibody response in adult volunteers, according to newly published results from a Phase 1 clinical trial.

12 May 2022

Nanotech imaging device shows potential to make disease diagnosis with smartphones

A nanotech imaging device, tiny enough to fit on a smartphone camera lens, has the potential to make the diagnosis of certain diseases accessible and affordable for people in rural and remote regions, say Australian scientists who developed it.

12 May 2022

Tobacco tax may be associated with higher e-cigarette use among young people

Globally, most adolescents who experiment with vaping don't develop an addiction, but the way tobacco products were taxed may be linked with higher e-cigarette use among young people, according to new University of Queensland research.

12 May 2022

New MRI nanotechnology designed to precisely image aggressive brain tumors

A novel technology designed to precisely image aggressive brain cancers and guide treatment is being developed by the University of South Australia and Australian cancer diagnostic company, Ferronova, potentially helping thousands of people who are diagnosed with the deadly condition each year.

12 May 2022

Research News and Research

Deep learning technology boosts the speed of localization photoacoustic imaging

Discovery of new structure in the egg cells of zebrafish could provide insights into human reproduction

Scientists investigate whether pickles can increase the health benefits of sour cream

New therapeutic approach for cardiac repair after a heart attack

Repeated DNA sequences in the genome may contribute to schizophrenia risk

New research project to explore sun safety policies in primary schools in Wales

Analysis finds baffling variations in the treatment for heart attack patients in high-income nations

Enzyme discovery offers new way to regulate cell death process for inflammatory diseases

Study shows how MS patients treated with Rituximab react to COVID-19 vaccination

Novel network analysis technology can pinpoint seizure originating brain regions in minutes

New implantable device enables wireless real-time monitoring of hemodynamics

Study examines the causal effect of high fertility on late-life cognition

UCL takes second position in research excellence across UK institutions

Perceived stigmatization is common among patients with NAFLD, study finds

Playing video games can help increase children’s intelligence

Mitochondrial respiratory chain is essential for NLRP3 inflammasome activation

Phase 1 clinical trial of vaccine for rare but deadly mosquito-borne viruses shows promising results

Nanotech imaging device shows potential to make disease diagnosis with smartphones

Tobacco tax may be associated with higher e-cigarette use among young people

New MRI nanotechnology designed to precisely image aggressive brain tumors

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