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Review sheds light on the mechanistic role of long non-coding RNAs in liver disease

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is a global health challenge, affecting nearly 30% of adults worldwide.

28 Feb 2025

The brain-gut microbiota axis: Impact on mental health & potential treatment avenues

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From Atlantia Clinical Trials 28 Feb 2025

With RFK Jr. in charge, supplement makers see chance to cash in

Last fall, before being named the senior U.S. health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the Trump administration would liberate Americans from the FDA's "aggressive suppression" of vitamins, dietary supplements, and other substances — ending the federal agency's "war on public health," as he put it.

25 Feb 2025

Common antidepressant Fluoxetine protects from sepsis-induced death

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19 Feb 2025

How immune cells and neurons secretly shape brain health, behavior, and disease

Scientists explore how the immune and nervous systems constantly communicate, influencing brain diseases, behavior, and repair while shaping responses to environmental factors like sleep, diet, and pollution.

13 Feb 2025

Targeted polymersomes boost methotrexate efficacy for aggressive choriocarcinoma treatment

Researchers develop targeted polymersomes loaded with methotrexate for the treatment of gestational choriocarcinoma,

11 Feb 2025

New study links cervicovaginal microbiome to increased risk of Chlamydia infections

The cervicovaginal microbiome's role in Chlamydia infections underscores the need for molecular classification to enhance prevention and treatment strategies.

17 Jan 2025

New study challenges traditional view of how the genetic code evolved

Despite awe-inspiring diversity, nearly every lifeform – from bacteria to blue whales – shares the same genetic code. How and when this code came about has been the subject of much scientific controversy.

12 Dec 2024

Mediterranean diet linked to reduced risk of inflammatory bowel disease

Research suggests the Mediterranean diet supports inflammatory bowel disease management, enhancing gut microbiota with nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids.

10 Dec 2024

New study links circadian gene variants to winter depression

Variants of the PER3 gene disrupt adrenal adaptation to winter light, leading to serotonin disruption and depression-like behaviors in humanized mice models.

13 Nov 2024

New research offers hope for treating metabolic dysfunction-associated liver disease

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) — previously known as "non-alcoholic fatty liver disease" — affects about 25% of the global population.

9 Oct 2024

Genetic factors that make the bacteria behind cholera so dangerous uncovered

Study reveals key genetic factors in Vibrio cholerae O1 that drive cholera transmission and severity, highlighting targets for novel therapeutic strategies.

26 Sep 2024

Study reveals impact of human breast milk on infant microbiome and respiratory health

Human breast milk regulates a baby's mix of microbes, or microbiome, during the infant's first year of life. This in turn lowers the child's risk of developing asthma, a new study shows.

19 Sep 2024

Impact of oxidative stress, gut, and diet on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder pathophysiology

Oxidative stress and gut microbiome interactions are key in ADHD pathogenesis, with diet playing a crucial role in managing symptoms and improving outcomes.

18 Sep 2024

A fluorescent probe for studying serotonin in depression models

Serotonin in depression is highly relevant in diagnosis, treatment, and drug development. To better study this area, a Chinese team has now developed a fluorescent probe for imaging processes that is highly sensitive and selective toward serotonin.

6 Sep 2024

Cancer drug holds promise as a new treatment for neurodegenerative diseases

A type of drug developed for treating cancer holds promise as a new treatment for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, according to a recent study by researchers at Penn State, Stanford University and an international team of collaborators.

22 Aug 2024

Tryptophan News and Research

Review sheds light on the mechanistic role of long non-coding RNAs in liver disease

The brain-gut microbiota axis: Impact on mental health & potential treatment avenues

With RFK Jr. in charge, supplement makers see chance to cash in

Common antidepressant Fluoxetine protects from sepsis-induced death

How immune cells and neurons secretly shape brain health, behavior, and disease

Targeted polymersomes boost methotrexate efficacy for aggressive choriocarcinoma treatment

New study links cervicovaginal microbiome to increased risk of Chlamydia infections

New study challenges traditional view of how the genetic code evolved

Mediterranean diet linked to reduced risk of inflammatory bowel disease

New study links circadian gene variants to winter depression

New research offers hope for treating metabolic dysfunction-associated liver disease

Genetic factors that make the bacteria behind cholera so dangerous uncovered

Study reveals impact of human breast milk on infant microbiome and respiratory health

Impact of oxidative stress, gut, and diet on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder pathophysiology

A fluorescent probe for studying serotonin in depression models

Cancer drug holds promise as a new treatment for neurodegenerative diseases

How persistent organic pollutants affect gut health: findings on metabolic disruptions and microbiota changes

Gut microbiota plays a crucial role in type 2 diabetes management

New findings reveal how serotonin shapes behavior in negative situations

Groundbreaking method dmSLAY improves antimicrobial peptide effectiveness and safety

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