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Research opens up new directions to develop drugs for stopping cytokine storms

Constant exposure of cells to stressing agents, such as pathogens, may disturb an organism's normal functioning. To fight stress, cells have developed several coping mechanisms, including the inflammatory response.

14 Sep 2023

Could spinach extract accelerate wound healing in those with diabetes?

A recent Scientific Reports study evaluated the effect of spinach extract on wound healing in diabetic rats.

13 Sep 2023

A combination of inhibitors may suppress tumor growth and prevent cancer relapse

An international team of researchers has demonstrated that a combination of inhibitors may suppress tumor growth and prevent relapse in patients with certain cancers, including head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and lung adenocarcinoma.

12 Sep 2023

Groundbreaking discovery reveals how brain proteins can help alleviate DNA replication stress

A team of researchers from the Department of Biological Sciences at UNIST has achieved a significant breakthrough in understanding how brain proteins can help alleviate complications arising from DNA replication stress.

12 Sep 2023

Study identifies cellular processes that likely lead to Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease, characterized by various motor dysfunctions, is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in the world. It is known that specific gene mutations that are passed down through families are responsible for some cases of Parkinson's disease.

11 Sep 2023

PI3K pathway rewiring drives prostate cancer growth

Experts in cell signaling at the Babraham Institute have identified how prostate cancer cells achieve cell growth free from the usual growth cues and regulators.

11 Sep 2023

Study provides new hope for patients with stage III EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer

The immunotherapy drug, durvalumab, has been the standard of care for patients with stage III non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC) to improve survival, when prescribed after chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

11 Sep 2023

Exploring the anti-cancer potential of dark tea

The potential of dark tea in cancer prevention and management.

11 Sep 2023

Is DNA methylation the missing link in diagnosing and treating psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis?

Researchers across Europe have delved into the DNA methylation patterns in CD4+ T-cells of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patients, unveiling potential new biomarkers for these conditions. Their study suggests that these unique profiles could serve as both diagnostic and prognostic tools, although further validation is needed for real-world clinical application.

10 Sep 2023

Irisin-based therapies may help combat Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers who previously developed the first 3D human cell culture models of Alzheimer's disease (AD) that displays two major hallmarks of the condition-;the generation of amyloid beta deposits followed by tau tangles-;have now used their model to investigate whether the exercise-induced muscle hormone irisin affects amyloid beta pathology.

8 Sep 2023

The role of exercise-induced hormone irisin in amyloid beta reduction

Researchers explored the biological mechanisms by which exercise-induced irisin attenuates amyloid-beta pathology in Alzheimer’s disease.

8 Sep 2023

Theabrownin from dark tea may have the potential to treat insulin resistance

The effects of theabrownin (TB) from dark tea treatment on insulin resistance (IR).

8 Sep 2023

Does caffeine interact with genetic risk factors for Parkinson's disease in Asians?

The interaction of caffeine with Leucine rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) genetic risk variants in Asians.

8 Sep 2023

Does dahlia flower extract have anti-diabetic properties?

The effects of an extract of yellow petals of Dahlia pinnata as a novel treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D).

6 Sep 2023

Could medicinal plants be the key to reversing cognitive decline?

Researchers explore available evidence that medicinal plants may help improve cognitive function by reducing brain inflammation.

5 Sep 2023

Can SARS-CoV-2 infect poultry?

New research in the Virology Journal suggests that chickens could become intermediate hosts for newly emerged SARS-CoV-2 variants, posing a potential threat to public health. The study identifies AXL and ACE2 receptors in chickens as likely binding sites for the virus, highlighting the need for further research and preventive measures.

5 Sep 2023

New blood test pinpoints Parkinson's disease through mitochondrial DNA damage

Researchers have developed a new blood test that measures mitochondrial DNA damage as a potential marker for Parkinson's disease (PD). The study shows the test could aid in diagnosing PD and assessing responses to LRRK2 kinase inhibitors, which may help in reducing mitochondrial damage in PD patients.

4 Sep 2023

Combination of cediranib and lenalidomide does not improve outcomes in advanced thyroid cancer

Results of a multicenter phase II clinical trial led by the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center show that adding an immunomodulatory agent to treatment with the targeted tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) cediranib did not make a difference in outcomes for treating patients with an advanced form of thyroid cancer that develops from thyroid follicular cells called differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC).

1 Sep 2023

ER-phagy alleviates drug-induced cardiomyopathy in cancer patients

A cell contains many specialized subunits, called organelles, that carry out important tasks such as energy generation, protein synthesis, and calcium outflux. But what happens when something goes wrong with one of the organelles?

31 Aug 2023

Parkinson's disease diagnosis could be made earlier with new blood test

Researchers have developed a blood test that detects Parkinson's disease, potentially establishing a way to help diagnose the condition before nervous system damage worsens.

30 Aug 2023