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Ketogenic diet proved to be effective at controlling polycystic kidney disease

It's official: The ketogenic diet proved to be effective at controlling polycystic kidney disease (PKD) in the first randomized controlled clinical trial of ketogenic metabolic therapy for PKD.

11 Dec 2023

New SARS-CoV-2 variant JN.1 shows increased transmissibility and immune resistance

A Japanese study published in BioRxiv explores the virological characteristics of the SARS-CoV-2 JN.1 variant, finding it has a higher effective reproductive number and stronger resistance to immunity from other variants, potentially due to the L455S spike protein mutation.

11 Dec 2023

Colombian family's Alzheimer's anomaly offers insights into disease pathogenesis and prevention

Alzheimer's disease has plagued one large Colombian family for generations, striking down half of its members in the prime of life.

11 Dec 2023

Novel molecular link between vitamin B12 and multiple sclerosis revealed in astrocytes

For decades, scientists have noted an intriguing similarity between a deficiency in vitamin B12 – an essential nutrient that supports healthy development and functioning of the central nervous system (CNS) – and multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic disease in which the body's immune system attacks the CNS and which can produce neurodegeneration.

11 Dec 2023

MIT scientists develop nanoparticles to reduce inflammation in the brain

Some Covid-19 vaccines safely and effectively used lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) to deliver messenger RNA to cells. A new MIT study shows that different nanoparticles could be used for a potential Alzheimer's disease (AD) therapy.

11 Dec 2023

New drug combo shows promise in targeting RAS-mutant multiple myeloma

The combination of a drug and a protein fragment prevents the growth of blood cancer cells, a new study in mice shows.

11 Dec 2023

MD Anderson researchers report early success of novel menin-targeted therapies in leukemia

Two clinical trials led by researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center demonstrated early positive results from novel therapies targeting menin for the treatment of relapsed or refractory acute leukemias with specific genetic alterations.

11 Dec 2023

New organoid model could revolutionize neuroendocrine tumor research

The Organoid Group (Hubrecht Institute) and the Rare Cancers Genomics Team (IARC/WHO) found a way to grow samples of different types of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) in the lab.

11 Dec 2023

Study provides a better understanding of how the brain responds to injuries

A new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Nexus provides a better understanding of how the brain responds to injuries.

11 Dec 2023

Is there an association between meat and fish consumption and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

The associations between meat and fish consumption and the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

11 Dec 2023

Researchers produce artificial cells with potential for drug delivery and tissue engineering

Artificial cells, made with the use of synthetic materials, have been produced in international research led at the University of Strathclyde.

11 Dec 2023

Researchers develop novel exosome-based drug delivery system to treat Alzheimer's disease

A research team led by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has developed a novel drug delivery system for Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

11 Dec 2023

New map offers valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurodevelopmental disorders and cancer

Scientists have created the first extensive map showing how all possible genetic changes can affect health in the gene DDX3X, leading to valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurodevelopmental disorders and cancer.

11 Dec 2023

Small molecule applications of process Raman spectroscopy

In this interview, Kevin Broadbelt of Thermo Fisher Scientific discusses the small molecule applications of process Raman spectroscopy.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Solutions 11 Dec 2023

Machine learning reveals key markers for healthy aging, separate from chronic disease risks

Using machine learning, researchers successfully distinguished factors of healthy aging from chronic disease risks by analyzing health data across various ages, finding key markers like neutrophil counts and alkaline phosphatase levels as early indicators of healthy aging.

10 Dec 2023

Breakthrough in pancreatic cancer treatment: Inhibiting specific enzymes slows tumor progression

Study demonstrates that inhibiting stromal class I histone deacetylases (HDACs) can effectively slow down pancreatic cancer progression, shedding light on a new therapeutic approach targeting the tumor microenvironment.

10 Dec 2023

Key role of ion and water influx in T cell migration uncovered

Research reveals that T cell migration relies on ion and water influx for actin polymerization and movement, with the WNK1 kinase playing a critical role in regulating these processes, offering new insights into adaptive immunity.

10 Dec 2023

Study links organic Mediterranean diet to improved male fertility

Researchers in Italy have found that a low-carbohydrate organic Mediterranean diet significantly enhances male fertility by increasing testosterone levels and reducing sperm DNA fragmentation, offering new dietary guidelines for improving male reproductive health.

10 Dec 2023

Using near-infrared spectroscopy to study how infant brains respond to touch

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have measured how oxygenated hemoglobin levels in the blood change in infants' brains in response to touch.

9 Dec 2023

Study identifies targetable fusion RNAs in breast cancer

Comprehensive profiling of fusion RNAs present in a large cohort of metastatic breast tumors revealed unique fusion mutations that may be therapeutically targetable, according to results presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, held December 5-9, 2023.

8 Dec 2023

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Ketogenic diet proved to be effective at controlling polycystic kidney disease

New SARS-CoV-2 variant JN.1 shows increased transmissibility and immune resistance

Colombian family's Alzheimer's anomaly offers insights into disease pathogenesis and prevention

Novel molecular link between vitamin B12 and multiple sclerosis revealed in astrocytes

MIT scientists develop nanoparticles to reduce inflammation in the brain

New drug combo shows promise in targeting RAS-mutant multiple myeloma

MD Anderson researchers report early success of novel menin-targeted therapies in leukemia

New organoid model could revolutionize neuroendocrine tumor research

Study provides a better understanding of how the brain responds to injuries

Is there an association between meat and fish consumption and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

Researchers produce artificial cells with potential for drug delivery and tissue engineering

Researchers develop novel exosome-based drug delivery system to treat Alzheimer's disease

New map offers valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurodevelopmental disorders and cancer

Small molecule applications of process Raman spectroscopy

Machine learning reveals key markers for healthy aging, separate from chronic disease risks

Breakthrough in pancreatic cancer treatment: Inhibiting specific enzymes slows tumor progression

Key role of ion and water influx in T cell migration uncovered

Study links organic Mediterranean diet to improved male fertility

Using near-infrared spectroscopy to study how infant brains respond to touch

Study identifies targetable fusion RNAs in breast cancer

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

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