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Study sheds light on the intricate relationship between depression and brain activity

A significant new study published in the Cyborg Bionic Systems journal by Fanli Kong and colleagues sheds light on the intricate relationship between depression and brain activity, particularly focusing on the basolateral amygdala (BLA) in rats.

26 Jun 2024

Dietary fiber promotes beneficial conversion of tryptophan by gut bacteria

We get healthy dietary fibres from consuming fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. But why are the fibres so good for us? A team of researchers has discovered that dietary fibres play a crucial role in determining the balance between the production of healthy and harmful substances by influencing the behavior of bacteria in the colon.

26 Jun 2024

Nitrate from plant sources linked to lower risk of mortality

New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that nitrate from plant sources is associated with a lower risk of mortality while nitrate from other sources such as animal-based foods, processed meat and tap water, is linked to a higher risk of mortality.

25 Jun 2024

Mouse studies suggest gestational CBD exposure alters offspring behavior and brain function

Cannabidiol (CBD), one of the active ingredients in cannabis, is thought to be safe as it does not cause a "high".

24 Jun 2024

Advances in Diels-Alder synthesis of hydrocarbazole compounds using lanthanide catalysts

Hydrocarbazole is a crucial compound in organic chemistry, serving as a building block for various biologically active compounds, including pesticides like strychnine and anticancer drugs such as vinblastine and minovincine.

24 Jun 2024

Restoring youthful TERT levels reverses aging phenotypes in preclinical models

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have demonstrated that therapeutically restoring 'youthful' levels of a specific subunit of the telomerase enzyme can significantly reduce the signs and symptoms of aging in preclinical models.

21 Jun 2024

Study reveals genetic associations between coffee and harmful health outcomes such as obesity and substance use

Scientists have found consistent positive genetic correlations of coffee intake with substance use and obesity in US and UK adults of European ancestry.

20 Jun 2024

Novel AI tool poised to reshape virtual screening in early stage drug discovery

Australian researchers, led by Monash University, have invented a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool which is poised to reshape virtual screening in early stage drug discovery and enhance scientists’ ability to identify potential new medicines.

19 Jun 2024

Ethiopian medicinal plants show promise in cervical cancer research

Research focused on collecting and analyzing plants native to Ethiopia is showing promise in the fight against cancer - specifically cervical cancer cells.

18 Jun 2024

Nicotinamide riboside boosts walking endurance in peripheral artery disease

The over-the-counter supplement nicotinamide riboside, a form of vitamin B3, increased the walking endurance of patients with peripheral artery disease, a chronic leg condition for which there are few effective treatments.

18 Jun 2024

Revolutionary anti-ceramide immunotherapy could prevent blindness in diabetic patients

Patients with diabetes face a host of potential health problems as they work to manage the chronic disease.

17 Jun 2024

New therapeutic approach for Duchenne muscular dystrophy combines LED therapy with idebenone

In an animal model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Brazilian researchers tested a therapy that combines photobiomodulation using laser light or light-emitting diodes (LEDs) with idebenone, an antioxidant compound investigated for application in neurodegenerative diseases.

14 Jun 2024

Revolutionizing Life Science: An Interview with SCIEX on ASMS, the SCIEX 7500+ System, and AI-Driven Quantitation

In our latest interview, News Medical speaks with SCIEX, a global leader in life science analytical technologies, about their exciting announcements at ASMS, the SCIEX 7500+ System, and how they utilize AI quantitation software to streamline solutions.

From SCIEX 14 Jun 2024

New research finds a way to delay vitamin B6 degradation

A low vitamin B6 level has negative effects on brain performance. A research team from Würzburg University Medicine has now found a way to delay the degradation of the vitamin.

13 Jun 2024

Release of Unity 2.0: Order, track, and manage your compound collection through one platform

eMolecules has launched a new updated platform that enables medicinal chemists or compound managers to order, track, and manage their compound collection and commercial sources through a more intuitive and flexible system: Unity.

From eMolecules 13 Jun 2024

From Discovery Biology to ELRIG Chair: A Conversation with Melanie Leveridge

In this interview, we speak with Melanie Leveridge, Vice President of Discovery Biology at AstraZeneca and Chair of the Board for ELRIG UK, to discuss her extensive career in the pharmaceutical industry, her role in fostering scientific innovation, and her vision for ELRIG's future.

From ELRIG (UK) Ltd. 13 Jun 2024

Compound News and Research

Study sheds light on the intricate relationship between depression and brain activity

Dietary fiber promotes beneficial conversion of tryptophan by gut bacteria

Nitrate from plant sources linked to lower risk of mortality

Mouse studies suggest gestational CBD exposure alters offspring behavior and brain function

Advances in Diels-Alder synthesis of hydrocarbazole compounds using lanthanide catalysts

Restoring youthful TERT levels reverses aging phenotypes in preclinical models

Study reveals genetic associations between coffee and harmful health outcomes such as obesity and substance use

Novel AI tool poised to reshape virtual screening in early stage drug discovery

Ethiopian medicinal plants show promise in cervical cancer research

Nicotinamide riboside boosts walking endurance in peripheral artery disease

Revolutionary anti-ceramide immunotherapy could prevent blindness in diabetic patients

New therapeutic approach for Duchenne muscular dystrophy combines LED therapy with idebenone

Revolutionizing Life Science: An Interview with SCIEX on ASMS, the SCIEX 7500+ System, and AI-Driven Quantitation

New research finds a way to delay vitamin B6 degradation

Release of Unity 2.0: Order, track, and manage your compound collection through one platform

From Discovery Biology to ELRIG Chair: A Conversation with Melanie Leveridge

UNF researchers awarded U.S. patent for targeted cancer-fighting compound

Antioxidants combat high-fat diet-induced female reproductive issues, study reveals

Crinecerfont: A promising compound for reducing corticosteroid dependence in CAH patients

Critical role of protein-lipid interactions in mitochondrial energy production revealed

Enhancing confidence in chemical ionization spectrometry data eBook

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

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