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New Alzheimer’s drug raises hopes — along with questions

The FDA has approved Leqembi, the first disease-modifying treatment for early-stage Alzheimer's and a precursor condition, mild cognitive impairment.

11 Aug 2023

CRISPR/sgRNA-SAM therapy: a potential breakthrough for Parkinson's disease?

Researchers utilize the CRISPR-Cas9 system to induce the synthesis of dopamine (DA) in the brains of a rat model for Parkinson’s disease.

11 Aug 2023

The past, present, and future of insects for human consumption

Researchers review data using insects as a sustainable and environmentally friendly source of protein, vitamins, and minerals.

11 Aug 2023

A third dose boosted cross-protection against SARS-CoV-2 viral variants, finds study

Transplant recipients must take life-long immunosuppressive medications to prevent rejection, but these drugs can compromise the effectiveness of vaccines.

11 Aug 2023

Study explores the use of existing medicines to revolutionize cancer treatment

In a recent study published in the journal of Genes & Diseases, Research team led by Lu explores the potential for the use of FDA-approved hypertension and EMA-approved cough medicines to revolutionize cancer treatment.

10 Aug 2023

New mechanism discovered for brain repair after ischemic stroke

Patients often experience functional decline after an ischemic stroke, especially due to the brain's resistance to regenerate after damage.

10 Aug 2023

Machine learning can accurately predict subtypes of Parkinson's disease

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, working with technology company Faculty AI, have shown that machine learning can accurately predict subtypes of Parkinson's disease using images of patient-derived stem cells.

10 Aug 2023

Ovarian cancer patients enrolled in first-in-human trial of CAR T cell therapy

Recently published preclinical data by City of Hope scientists shows the immunotherapy is effective. Advanced ovarian cancer patients are now being enrolled in a Phase 1 first-in-human trial.

10 Aug 2023

Adenovirus infection linked to rare blood clotting disorder

Platelets, or thrombocytes, are specialized cellular fragments that form blood clots when we get scrapes and traumatic injuries. Viral infections, autoimmune disease, and other conditions can cause platelet levels to drop throughout the body, termed thrombocytopenia.

10 Aug 2023

New pathway for HIV to enter nucleus of healthy cells identified

A study published on August 10, 2023 in the journal Nature Communications has identified a new pathway that human immune deficiency virus (HIV) uses to enter the nucleus of a healthy cell, where it can then replicate and go on to invade other cells.

10 Aug 2023

Newly identified helicase might hold the key to a novel family of anti-COVID-19 drugs

Researchers used a multidisciplinary approach to investigate a nonstructural protein essential in SARS-CoV-2 replication.

10 Aug 2023

Preventing the next pandemic: swine influenza genomic surveillance essential, study shows

Researchers explored the evolutionary dynamics of swine influenza A virus (swIAV) populations in Asia's southern and eastern regions.

10 Aug 2023

The menopausal symptoms and food consumption in post-menopausal women before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Menopausal symptoms and food consumption in post-menopausal women before and during coronavirus disease 2019.

10 Aug 2023

The role of estrogen in osteoarthritis and lower back pain

Researchers review existing evidence on the association between estrogen, osteoarthritis, and lower back pain.

10 Aug 2023

Exploring molecular mechanisms and genetic dysregulation in aging and age-associated diseases

Researchers review existing data on the molecular basis of senescence and neurodegeneration in age-related brain diseases.

10 Aug 2023

Study detects biomarker changes nearly 30 years before symptom onset of Alzheimer’s disease

A new paper has shown how Alzheimer’s disease pathology comes into being over a period of almost three decades.

10 Aug 2023

Is there an association between dairy intake and markers of gastrointestinal inflammation?

Researchers determined the links between dairy consumption and gastrointestinal (GI) inflammatory markers.

10 Aug 2023

How conversion between different types of cell death contributes to disease

Researchers elucidate the role of cell death in the pathogenesis of different diseases.

10 Aug 2023

Tau PET shows promise for early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease, one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases, leads to progressive loss of memory and autonomy.

9 Aug 2023

Fruit fly study provides insights into piRNA production and fertility

You're likely familiar with RNA, the molecule that plays an important role in protein production and gene expression control.

9 Aug 2023

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New Alzheimer’s drug raises hopes — along with questions

CRISPR/sgRNA-SAM therapy: a potential breakthrough for Parkinson's disease?

The past, present, and future of insects for human consumption

A third dose boosted cross-protection against SARS-CoV-2 viral variants, finds study

Study explores the use of existing medicines to revolutionize cancer treatment

New mechanism discovered for brain repair after ischemic stroke

Machine learning can accurately predict subtypes of Parkinson's disease

Ovarian cancer patients enrolled in first-in-human trial of CAR T cell therapy

Adenovirus infection linked to rare blood clotting disorder

New pathway for HIV to enter nucleus of healthy cells identified

Newly identified helicase might hold the key to a novel family of anti-COVID-19 drugs

Preventing the next pandemic: swine influenza genomic surveillance essential, study shows

The menopausal symptoms and food consumption in post-menopausal women before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

The role of estrogen in osteoarthritis and lower back pain

Exploring molecular mechanisms and genetic dysregulation in aging and age-associated diseases

Study detects biomarker changes nearly 30 years before symptom onset of Alzheimer’s disease

Is there an association between dairy intake and markers of gastrointestinal inflammation?

How conversion between different types of cell death contributes to disease

Tau PET shows promise for early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease

Fruit fly study provides insights into piRNA production and fertility

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