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Reversing time: Hyaluronic acid injections offer lasting improvement in aging skin

How deleterious changes could be reversed by injecting cross-linked hyaluronic acid (CL-HA).

19 Feb 2024

Research demonstrates a bat species' resistance to cancer, pinpoints key genes

A study reveals Myotis pilosus bats exhibit exceptional cancer resistance through gene downregulation, offering insights into natural anticancer mechanisms.

18 Feb 2024

Novel splicing mechanism for short introns discovered

Researchers confirm that the established pre-mRNA splicing mechanism that appears in textbooks cannot work in a subset of human short introns: A novel SAP30BP–RBM17 complex-dependent splicing has been uncovered.

15 Feb 2024

Turning wine waste into wellness: Grape pomace's journey from by-product to superfood

A study in Foods highlights grape pomace's (GP) potential in preventing winery waste, showcasing its bioactive properties for health benefits and applications in food and cosmetics, contributing to sustainable industry practices.

15 Feb 2024

Ketogenic diet boosts brain's natural calm to combat epilepsy

A study in Cell Discovery shows the ketogenic diet increases brain GABA levels and the GABA/glutamate ratio through β-hydroxybutyric acid, offering a potential mechanism for its effectiveness in reducing epilepsy seizures.

15 Feb 2024

GV1001 exerts anti-aging effects in triple transgenic Alzheimer's mice

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 3, entitled, "GV1001 reduces neurodegeneration and prolongs lifespan in 3xTg-AD mouse model through anti-aging effects."

15 Feb 2024

Study explores health benefits of selenium and zinc-enriched eggs

Researchers investigated the effect of a diet of selenium- and/or zinc-enriched eggs (SZE) on oxidative stress, cognitive impairment, and intestinal flora in D-galactose-induced aging mice.

15 Feb 2024

Mussel oil beats fish oil in atherosclerosis prevention, animal study finds

A study in "Frontiers in Nutrition" shows mussel oil significantly outperforms fish oil in preventing atherosclerosis in mice, suggesting a potential superior dietary supplement for human cardiovascular health.

14 Feb 2024

Researchers develop enhanced immunotherapy for multiple myeloma treatment

Immunotherapy is already improving treatment options for many cancer types, but research groups keep exploring ways to boost the body's immune response against the tumor.

14 Feb 2024

Study uncovers more than one hundred key genes linked to DNA damage

More than one hundred key genes linked to DNA damage have been uncovered through systematic screening of nearly 1,000 genetically modified mouse lines, in a new study published today (14 February) in Nature.

14 Feb 2024

Extract from pomegranate peels and seeds shows anti-hypertensive properties

The efficacy of an extract obtained from the non-edible parts of pomegranates.

14 Feb 2024

How does melanin distribution impact UV damage?

How melanin content and distribution affect ultraviolet damage in skin.

14 Feb 2024

Study finds interleukin-24 enhances CAR-T cell therapy's effectiveness against cancer stem cells

The effect of Interleukin-24 (IL-24) on CSCs and CAR-T cell therapy.

14 Feb 2024

Hormonal steroids found to boost drug resistance in gonorrhea bacteria

Study uncovers how Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a major sexually transmitted infection pathogen, utilizes host-produced hormonal steroids to enhance its drug resistance and survival, revealing a complex interaction between bacterial resistance mechanisms and human hormonal environment.

13 Feb 2024

Study demonstrates chemo-preventive properties of alpha-santalol against prostate cancer development

Extracted from the core of sandalwood trees (santalum album tree), sandalwood oil has been used for many centuries by several cultures throughout the world for perfume, soaps, incense and candles.

13 Feb 2024

Beyond just a berry: The multifaceted health benefits of black chokeberry

Review highlights the potential of black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) in disease control and prevention, focusing on its rich polyphenol content and the diverse mechanisms through which it exerts anti-disease properties on the human body.

12 Feb 2024

Olive oil's secret weapon against Alzheimer's: phenolic compounds

A comprehensive review in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences highlights the potential of extra-virgin olive oil and its phenolic compounds in preventing and treating Alzheimer's disease through various mechanisms, including reducing amyloid-beta accumulation and neuroinflammation.

12 Feb 2024