Oxygen News and Research

RSS

Personalized exercise and coaching could improve health of people with neuromuscular diseases

While many people with neuromuscular diseases currently face a future without a cure, a new study finds that a personalized exercise and coaching program could improve their fitness and overall health.

4 Jun 2025

New technique improve success rates in treating strokes and other clot-related diseases

When treating an ischemic stroke – where a clot is blocking the flow of oxygen to the brain – every minute counts.

4 Jun 2025

PCSK9 protein controls how pancreatic cancer cells spread to the lung or liver

A protein called PCSK9 determines how pancreatic cancer cells metastasize to different parts of the body.

4 Jun 2025

Exercise after chemo key for colon cancer survival, study finds

Post-chemotherapy exercise significantly boosts disease-free survival in colon cancer patients, underscoring the importance of structured physical activity.

3 Jun 2025

Aging increases brain vulnerability to mild hypoxia and blood-brain barrier disruption

A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) on May 1, 2025, as the cover of Volume 17, Issue 5, titled "Defining the hypoxic thresholds that trigger blood-brain barrier disruption: the effect of age."

3 Jun 2025

Study shows MMA sparring hits blood health harder than boxing

Research shows MMA athletes experience greater blood changes than boxers, highlighting the need for specific recovery strategies to enhance performance.

2 Jun 2025

Self-powered artificial synapse brings human-like color vision to edge devices

As artificial intelligence and smart devices continue to evolve, machine vision is taking an increasingly pivotal role as a key enabler of modern technologies.

2 Jun 2025

RFK Jr. says healthy pregnant women don’t need covid boosters. What the science says.

You're pregnant, healthy, and hearing mixed messages: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is not a scientist or doctor, says you don't need the covid vaccine, but experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Protection still put you in a high-risk group of people who ought to receive boosters.

2 Jun 2025

Light-powered phagocytic macrophage microrobot combines immune functions with robotic controllability

Macrophages and other immune cells are the natural frontline immune warriors of our body, defending the body against invading pathogens and cancer cells.

31 May 2025

WHO releases first-ever position paper on immunization products to protect infants against RSV

Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) published its first-ever position paper on immunization products to protect infants against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) – the leading cause of acute lower respiratory infections in children globally.

30 May 2025

Muscle wasting in cancer tied to blood vessel dysfunction

A dysfunction in muscle blood vessels could be to blame for the weak muscles and weight loss that most cancer patients experience, according to a new study from University of Illinois Chicago researchers.

29 May 2025

Necrosis may hold the key to unlocking longevity and space health solutions

The process of necrosis, a form of cell death, may represent one of the most promising ways to change the course of human aging, disease and even space travel, according to a new study from researchers at UCL, drug discovery company LinkGevity and the European Space Agency (ESA).

29 May 2025

High fat diet disrupts metabolism and increases disease risk

Consuming a high-fat diet can lead to a variety of health problems - not only weight gain but also an increased risk of diabetes and other chronic diseases.

28 May 2025

Researchers develop bioactive peptide with therapeutic and regenerative potential

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, global interest in antiviral therapies has increased significantly. Recently, with the growing attention to peptide-based drugs such as Wegovy, demand for effective peptide therapeutics derived from natural substances is rapidly rising.

28 May 2025

Early statin therapy reduces heart attack and stroke risk in diabetes patients

Taking a statin medication is an effective, safe, and low-cost way to lower cholesterol and reduce risk of cardiovascular events.

27 May 2025

New biomarker identified for predicting microvascular health of the kidneys

In a world first, Canadian scientists at the CRCHUM, the hospital research centre affiliated with Université de Montréal, have identified microRNA able to protect small blood vessels and support kidney function after severe injury.

27 May 2025

Innovative approaches to managing diabetic wounds with smart bioactive dressings

A recent study published in Engineering delves into the advancements in wound management, specifically focusing on microenvironment-sensitive bioactive dressings for diabetic wounds. Diabetic wounds (DWs) are a major complication of diabetes mellitus.

26 May 2025

Researchers find way to protect mitochondria from stress-induced damage

Mitochondria are the cell's power plants: They turn the food we eat into the energy our cells can use. But when stress hijacks the process they use to maintain their quality, they get snipped into useless fragments and go into a tailspin that spreads from cell to cell and triggers a wide range of human diseases.

26 May 2025

NIH scientists pioneer new retinal grafting technique for dry age-related macular degeneration

National Institutes of Health (NIH) scientists have developed a new surgical technique for implanting multiple tissue grafts in the eye's retina.

23 May 2025

Air pollution’s chemical punch alters immune markers in pregnant women, study finds

Personal exposure to nitrogen dioxide and the oxidative potential of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), but not PM2.5 mass, influenced immune biomarker levels in pregnant women. These findings suggest that the chemical reactivity of air pollutants may play a key role in maternal and fetal immune health.

22 May 2025

Oxygen News and Research

Personalized exercise and coaching could improve health of people with neuromuscular diseases

New technique improve success rates in treating strokes and other clot-related diseases

PCSK9 protein controls how pancreatic cancer cells spread to the lung or liver

Exercise after chemo key for colon cancer survival, study finds

Aging increases brain vulnerability to mild hypoxia and blood-brain barrier disruption

Study shows MMA sparring hits blood health harder than boxing

Self-powered artificial synapse brings human-like color vision to edge devices

RFK Jr. says healthy pregnant women don’t need covid boosters. What the science says.

Light-powered phagocytic macrophage microrobot combines immune functions with robotic controllability

WHO releases first-ever position paper on immunization products to protect infants against RSV

Muscle wasting in cancer tied to blood vessel dysfunction

Necrosis may hold the key to unlocking longevity and space health solutions

High fat diet disrupts metabolism and increases disease risk

Researchers develop bioactive peptide with therapeutic and regenerative potential

Early statin therapy reduces heart attack and stroke risk in diabetes patients

New biomarker identified for predicting microvascular health of the kidneys

Innovative approaches to managing diabetic wounds with smart bioactive dressings

Researchers find way to protect mitochondria from stress-induced damage

NIH scientists pioneer new retinal grafting technique for dry age-related macular degeneration

Air pollution’s chemical punch alters immune markers in pregnant women, study finds

Oxygen Measurement eBook - Easily Understand Dissolved Oxygen Measurement eBook

Latest eBooks

Industry Focus eBook - Microbiome (1st edition)

Industry Focus eBook - Cell biology (5th edition)

Advancing degrader and proximity-based drug development

Driving innovation in Korean drug development

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

How ELRIG Is Helping Mid-Career Scientists Navigate Leadership, Career Change and Redundancy

The role of UV-Vis in biopharma QC