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Bioorthogonal system for targeted release of nitrite ions into cancer cells

A team of researchers writing in the journal Angewandte Chemie has developed a bioorthogonal molecular system for the targeted introduction of nitrite ions into cells.

30 Nov 2022

Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of Stingless bee-derived propolis against acne

Researchers explore the anti-acne, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties of Stingless bee (Tetragonula biroi)-derived propolis.

29 Nov 2022

Flavonoids with potential to fight allergies and inflammation

In a recent study published in the Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy journal, researchers explored the anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory properties of flavonoids.

28 Nov 2022

How micro(nano)plastics interact with human gut microbiota

In a recent study published in the Microbial Biotechnology journal, researchers explored the health effects of micro(nano)plastics and their degraded products on the gut microbiome.

27 Nov 2022

The production, metabolism, and inhibition of heterocyclic aromatic amines produced from cooking meat

Researchers review the carcinogenic and mutagenic properties of heterocyclic aromatic amines.

25 Nov 2022

Acupuncture significantly improves lower back or pelvic pain during pregnancy

Acupuncture can significantly relieve the lower back and/or pelvic pain frequently experienced by women during their pregnancy, suggests a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

22 Nov 2022

Researchers find an abundance of microplastics in placentas and meconium samples

The embryonic and fetal periods of life are vulnerable to impact by harmful chemicals in the environment. These include microplastics (MPs), which have been found in many living organisms and tissues, stemming from the environmental degradation of waste plastics. Using placental tissue and meconium samples, a new study examines the links between exposure to MPs in pregnancy and microbiomes.

21 Nov 2022

FDA approves first-ever type 1 diabetes delaying drug Tzield (teplizumab-mzwv)

On November 17, 2022, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a pathbreaking new drug called Tzield. This injectable formulation contains a combination of two drugs that could push back the onset of type 1 diabetes (T1D) in adults at stage 3 and children aged eight years or more at stage 2.

20 Nov 2022

As STDS proliferate, companies rush to market at-home test kits. But are they reliable?

Among the more remarkable legacies of the covid-19 pandemic is how quickly federal regulators, the health care industry, and consumers moved to make at-home testing a reliable tool for managing a public health crisis.

20 Nov 2022

Inhibitory neuron dysfunction emerges as a modulable mechanism of hyperexcitability

A small group of brain cells linked in a circuit is responsible for setting off whole-brain seizures in a rare form of epilepsy affected by blood sugar levels, a study led by UT Southwestern researchers suggests. The finding, published in Science Translational Medicine, could lead to new treatments for other metabolic disorders in the brain, the authors said.

17 Nov 2022

NIH researchers identify differences in gene activity in the brains of individuals with ADHD

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have successfully identified differences in gene activity in the brains of people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

16 Nov 2022

Smoking marijuana damages the lungs more than tobacco

Lungs of marijuana smokers exhibit greater levels of airway inflammatory markers and emphysema as compared to those of tobacco-only smokers.

15 Nov 2022

Utilizing marine sources to extract DHA to treat Alzheimer’s

The anti-neurodegenerative effects of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and DHA-rich phospholipids (DH-PL) derived from fisheries and aquaculture byproducts.

15 Nov 2022

Study highlights link between the induction of fever and antibody levels after COVID-19 mRNA vaccine

mRNA vaccines for COVID-19 generate adverse reactions such as fever and fatigue which are considered normal and are transient in nature.

15 Nov 2022

Mast cells in synovial tissue may explain why women report worse osteoarthritis pain than men

Investigators at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have discovered that at the time of total knee replacement, women have significantly increased levels of immune cells called mast cells in synovial tissue surrounding the knee joint than men.

14 Nov 2022

World Diabetes Day 2022: The Importance of Type 1 Research and Awareness with JDRF

For World Diabetes Day 2022, News-Medical speaks to JDRF, the type 1 diabetes charity, about the importance of type 1 diabetes research and awareness, as well as dispelling the misconceptions behind this autoimmune condition.

14 Nov 2022

How air pollution affects the central nervous system over time

An article published in the journal Toxics describes how air pollutants adversely impact the human nervous system.

13 Nov 2022

Handheld diagnostic all-in-one lab kit could increase the speed and volume of disease testing

Using swarms of pinhead-sized magnets inside a handheld, all-in-one lab kit, UCLA researchers have developed a technology that could significantly increase the speed and volume of disease testing, while reducing the costs and usage of scarce supplies.

11 Nov 2022

UCR scientists pave the way for diabetes and cancer patients to forget injections

Researchers at UC Riverside are paving the way for diabetes and cancer patients to forget needles and injections, and instead take pills to manage their conditions.

10 Nov 2022

Dogs are a better proxy for human health risks, UQ researchers say

University of Queensland researchers are looking to dog owners for data on protecting pet – and human health – from environmental hazards.

10 Nov 2022

Chemicals News and Research

Bioorthogonal system for targeted release of nitrite ions into cancer cells

Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of Stingless bee-derived propolis against acne

Flavonoids with potential to fight allergies and inflammation

How micro(nano)plastics interact with human gut microbiota

The production, metabolism, and inhibition of heterocyclic aromatic amines produced from cooking meat

Acupuncture significantly improves lower back or pelvic pain during pregnancy

Researchers find an abundance of microplastics in placentas and meconium samples

FDA approves first-ever type 1 diabetes delaying drug Tzield (teplizumab-mzwv)

As STDS proliferate, companies rush to market at-home test kits. But are they reliable?

Inhibitory neuron dysfunction emerges as a modulable mechanism of hyperexcitability

NIH researchers identify differences in gene activity in the brains of individuals with ADHD

Smoking marijuana damages the lungs more than tobacco

Utilizing marine sources to extract DHA to treat Alzheimer’s

Study highlights link between the induction of fever and antibody levels after COVID-19 mRNA vaccine

Mast cells in synovial tissue may explain why women report worse osteoarthritis pain than men

World Diabetes Day 2022: The Importance of Type 1 Research and Awareness with JDRF

How air pollution affects the central nervous system over time

Handheld diagnostic all-in-one lab kit could increase the speed and volume of disease testing

UCR scientists pave the way for diabetes and cancer patients to forget injections

Dogs are a better proxy for human health risks, UQ researchers say

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