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New research could one day make common allergies a thing of the past

For years, research and therapies for allergic asthma have been focused largely on targeting the inflammatory cytokines in the body that react to allergens and cause overproduction of mucus, wheezing and difficulty breathing.

14 Jun 2023

Tiny device 'sees' and creates memories in a similar way to humans

Researchers have created a small device that 'sees' and creates memories in a similar way to humans, in a promising step towards one day having applications that can make rapid, complex decisions such as in self-driving cars.

14 Jun 2023

OICR funding to help six Ontario-based research teams improve the lives of cancer patients

Funding announced today by the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) will help six Ontario-based research teams pursue their ultimate goal of improving the lives of people with cancer.

14 Jun 2023

Race may account for the disparity in pharmacological treatment of insomnia

In one of the first studies to investigate racial disparities in the pharmacologic treatment of insomnia, researchers from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University report that patients belonging to racial minority groups were significantly less likely to be prescribed medication following diagnosis of insomnia than White patients.

14 Jun 2023

Researchers create a diagnostic test to identify functional sperm in infertile men

In a recent study, researchers created a diagnostic test to identify functional sperm in infertile men that could change the treatment of male infertility and assisted reproductive technology.

14 Jun 2023

Algorithm from a video game provides insights into the behavior of molecules within live brain cells

University of Queensland researchers have used an algorithm from a video game to gain insights into the behavior of molecules within live brain cells.

14 Jun 2023

Limiting social media use provides psychological benefits

Last month, the American Psychological Association and the U.S. Surgeon General both issued health advisories.

14 Jun 2023

Deep learning models could be crucial in battling the monkeypox virus

Researchers developed a machine-learning-based detection tool to detect mpox.

14 Jun 2023

Revolutionizing food systems: the roadmap for healthy, sustainable diets begins

Study discussed the perspectives to attain healthy and sustainable diets.

14 Jun 2023

Retooling the cell's polypeptide manufacturing plants to generate polymer chains

Synthetic biologists have become increasingly creative in engineering yeast or bacteria to churn out useful chemicals - from fuels to fabrics and drugs - beyond the normal repertoire of microbes.

13 Jun 2023

Heat-damaged DNA in food may contribute to genetic risks

Researchers have newly discovered a surprising and potentially significant reason why eating foods frequently cooked at high temperatures, such as red meat and deep-fried fare, elevates cancer risk. The alleged culprit: DNA within the food that's been damaged by the cooking process.

13 Jun 2023

New process for creating a “meta-cell overcomes the challenges of studying single-cell secrets

University of California, Irvine neuroscientists probing the gene changes behind Alzheimer's disease have developed a process of making a "meta-cell" that overcomes the challenges of studying a single cell.

13 Jun 2023

Simple juice concentrate from the Japanese plum may reduce cardiovascular disease risk

More than 122 million Americans – about half of the U.S. population ages 20 and older – have high blood pressure, referred to medically as hypertension.

13 Jun 2023

Study looks at the use emoji and emoticons in secure clinical texting systems

You may have heard it said before that a picture is worth a thousand words, but what about an emoji?

13 Jun 2023

Scientists uncover the structure of the first step in amyloid formation for Huntington's disease

Devastating neurodegenerative diseases like Huntington's, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's are all associated with protein deposits in the brain, known as amyloid.

13 Jun 2023

ACMG publishes updated recommendations for CFTR carrier screening

The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) has released updated recommendations for CFTR carrier screening –Updated recommendations for CFTR carrier screening: A position statement of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics.

13 Jun 2023

Accepting artificial intelligence: barriers and facilitators influencing healthcare professionals' acceptance of AI in the hospital setting

Researchers investigated the factors that hinder or promote healthcare professionals' acceptance of artificial intelligence (AI) in hospitals.

13 Jun 2023

Technology News and Research

New research could one day make common allergies a thing of the past

Tiny device 'sees' and creates memories in a similar way to humans

OICR funding to help six Ontario-based research teams improve the lives of cancer patients

Race may account for the disparity in pharmacological treatment of insomnia

Researchers create a diagnostic test to identify functional sperm in infertile men

Algorithm from a video game provides insights into the behavior of molecules within live brain cells

Limiting social media use provides psychological benefits

Deep learning models could be crucial in battling the monkeypox virus

Revolutionizing food systems: the roadmap for healthy, sustainable diets begins

Retooling the cell's polypeptide manufacturing plants to generate polymer chains

Heat-damaged DNA in food may contribute to genetic risks

New process for creating a “meta-cell overcomes the challenges of studying single-cell secrets

Simple juice concentrate from the Japanese plum may reduce cardiovascular disease risk

Study looks at the use emoji and emoticons in secure clinical texting systems

Scientists uncover the structure of the first step in amyloid formation for Huntington's disease

ACMG publishes updated recommendations for CFTR carrier screening

Accepting artificial intelligence: barriers and facilitators influencing healthcare professionals' acceptance of AI in the hospital setting

New cell culture model generates the alveolar macrophage in the lab

New study may help improve diagnosis of cognitive disability in Parkinson's disease

Researchers test a new way to deliver mental health therapy to people with addiction, aggressive behavior

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