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Study uncovers mutation impacting Alzheimer's progression

The scientist of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Malaga José Luis Royo has coordinated a study that summarizes eight years of research and brings together 100 multidisciplinary specialists, identifying a mutation that alters Alzheimer's disease progression.

15 Mar 2024

Exploring olive oil compounds oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol as potential treatments for neuroblastoma

The therapeutic potential of oleuropein (OLE) and hydroxytyrosol (HT) from olive oil.

15 Mar 2024

Innovative CAR T cell therapy targets two proteins to combat aggressive brain tumor growth

Breakthrough in Brain Cancer Treatment: Dual-Target CAR T Cell Therapy Shows Promise in Early Clinical Trial.

15 Mar 2024

Mapping the heart's cellular blueprint: New insights into cardiac structure and disease repair

Researchers unveil the complex cellular architecture of the heart using advanced RNA sequencing and imaging techniques, shedding light on the intricate organization of heart cells and their developmental pathways.

14 Mar 2024

Microfluidic chips advance neurodegenerative disease research

Researchers review the role of microfluidic chip models in understanding neurodegenerative diseases, offering insights into the disease mechanisms and potential for drug development through innovative lab-on-a-chip technologies.

14 Mar 2024

Gut bacteria and tryptophan diet can play a protective role against pathogenic E. coli

Gut bacteria and a diet rich in the amino acid tryptophan can play a protective role against pathogenic E. coli, which can cause severe stomach upset, cramps, fever, intestinal bleeding and renal failure, according to a study published March 13 in Nature.

14 Mar 2024

Milestone in diabetes treatment: Transgenic cow produces human insulin in milk

An unassuming brown bovine from the south of Brazil has made history as the first transgenic cow capable of producing human insulin in her milk.

14 Mar 2024

Ultra-processed foods: The new silent killer

From fizzy drinks to cereals and packaged snacks to processed meat, ultra-processed foods are packed with additives.

14 Mar 2024

NCCN updates treatment guidelines for high-incidence cancers

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network is announcing several new updates to the cancer treatment practices listed in the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines).

14 Mar 2024

Study identifies CDK9's involvement in DNA repair during cell division

Researchers describe a newly-observed role for the protein Cyclin Dependent Kinase 9 (CDK9) in regulating DNA repair during cellular division, where errors can become the origin of cancerous tumor growth.

14 Mar 2024

Understanding the genetic and cellular impact of smoking

It's no secret that smoking is extremely detrimental to health. Tobacco smoke contains thousands of chemicals, including carcinogens, increasing the risk of cancer, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.

14 Mar 2024

Organic compounds from the Ginkgo biloba plant improve cognitive function post-stroke

Ginkgo Diterpene Lactone Meglumine (GDLM), a group of organic compounds that derive from the Ginkgo biloba plant, can improve cognitive function in patients who recently experienced an acute ischemic stroke, according to new research published in De Gruyter's Open Medicine.

14 Mar 2024

Researchers pioneer a novel approach to enhance diabetic wound healing

Researchers unveiled a novel therapy for diabetic wound healing. This research highlights the use of exosomal miR-4645-5p from hypoxic bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) to significantly enhance wound healing by promoting keratinocyte autophagy.

14 Mar 2024

Researchers identify T-cell subsets as effective therapeutic target for preventing transplant rejection

Houston Methodist researchers identified a troublesome subset of T-cells in transplant recipients that may be a more effective therapeutic target for preventing transplant rejection in patients.

14 Mar 2024

Researchers shed light on cancer cell survival in early hypoxia

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shed light on how cancer cells survive in the first few hours after being cut off from a supply of oxygen.

14 Mar 2024

Novel CAR-T therapy shows promising results in glioblastoma patients

A collaborative project to bring the promise of cell therapy to patients with a deadly form of brain cancer has shown dramatic results among the first patients to receive the novel treatment.

13 Mar 2024

Blood test shows 83% accuracy in detecting colorectal cancer

A blood test intended for screening for colorectal cancer in people who are of average risk and not experiencing symptoms correctly detected colorectal cancer in 83% of people confirmed to have the disease, according to a study published March 14 in the New England Journal of Medicine.

13 Mar 2024