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New compound ZTA-26 could be a game-changer in lipid metabolism regulation

Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have made a significant breakthrough in treating lipid disorders.

6 Aug 2024

Social factors play crucial role in determining lifespan

The interplay of a quartet of sex, marital status, education, and race is linked to an 18 year lifespan gap for US citizens, and while no one factor is more influential than any of the others, the more of these influential factors a person has, the higher their risk of an earlier death, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

6 Aug 2024

Renowned surgical oncologist takes leadership role at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine

The Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island has appointed Gary B. Deutsch, MD, MPH, a renowned and innovative surgical oncologist, as chief of NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine's Division of Surgical Oncology.

5 Aug 2024

Stanford, Brazil researchers develop models to predict schistosomiasis risk amidst climate change

In Brazil, climate and other human-made environmental changes threaten decades-long efforts to fight a widespread and debilitating parasitic disease.

5 Aug 2024

Diabetes accelerates the onset of severe long-term conditions by 15-20 years, cutting life expectancy

A study in Nature Medicine reveals that diabetes accelerates the onset of multiple long-term conditions by 15-20 years, significantly reducing life expectancy in English adults.

4 Aug 2024

Rising cancer rates in younger generations signal urgent need for early-life prevention strategies

A study in The Lancet Public Health reveals rising cancer incidence and mortality among younger US birth cohorts, indicating increased early-life carcinogenic exposure.

4 Aug 2024

How machine learning is accelerating research in structural biology

For Lucas Farnung, there is no question more fascinating than how a single fertilized egg develops into a fully-functioning human.

2 Aug 2024

New frontiers in organ regeneration with 3D bioprinting

In a latest review published in Engineering, an international team of scientists from China and the United States has presented a comprehensive analysis of the latest advancements in 3D organ bioprinting. This innovative technology holds the potential to revolutionize regenerative medicine and tackle some of the most pressing issues in organ transplantation.

2 Aug 2024

The complex relationship between diet nutrition and cancer

The existing knowledge on the beneficial and detrimental effects of dietary patterns and nutritional supplements on cancer risk.

1 Aug 2024

Study shows growing cancer burden in younger generations

A new large study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) suggests incidence rates continued to rise in successively younger generations in 17 of the 34 cancer types, including breast, pancreatic, and gastric cancers.

1 Aug 2024

Vegan diet may slow aging

Vegan diets showed short-term benefits on epigenetic aging compared to omnivorous diets in healthy twins, with reduced epigenetic age metrics observed in the vegan group. However, telomere length and overall mitotic clock values remained unchanged for both diets.

31 Jul 2024

Exosome-encapsulated fluorescent sensors enable advanced brain imaging in Alzheimer's research

Neurotransmitter levels in the brain can indicate brain health and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.

31 Jul 2024

Stem cell therapy advances: MSCs show potential in managing COVID-19 and influenza infections

Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. The emergence of infectious diseases, including viral zoonoses, has allowed intensive research into novel therapeutic approaches.

31 Jul 2024

WHO coordinates large-scale medical evacuation from Gaza to UAE

Today, 85 sick and severely injured patients from Gaza were evacuated to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), for specialized care.

31 Jul 2024

Specialized medication management improves care for elderly patients

Ensuring older hospital patients receive specialized medication management could reduce their stay in hospital and potentially lower their risk of death, according to new research conducted by Flinders University in collaboration with Flinders Medical Centre.

31 Jul 2024

Review highlights the interplay of TGF-β and HIPPO pathways in liver regeneration and disease

The liver's ability to communicate with other organs is crucial for maintaining homeostasis, particularly through signaling pathways.

30 Jul 2024

Epigenetic reprogramming and hypothalamic changes in metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a multifaceted disorder that impacts approximately 20–25% of the global population.

30 Jul 2024

Study reveals link between illicit fentanyl use and HCV transmission among people who inject drugs

An international team of researchers from University of California San Diego and el Colegio de la Frontera Norte in Mexico have revealed a significant association between the use of illicit fentanyl and the transmission of hepatitis C virus (HCV) among people who inject drugs in San Diego, California and Tijuana, Mexico.

30 Jul 2024

Fatty acid inhibitor plus chemo could improve treatment efficacy for breast cancer patients with brain metastases

A new study from the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center finds that giving a fatty acid inhibitor alongside chemotherapy could improve the treatment efficacy for patients with brain metastases from triple negative breast cancer.

30 Jul 2024

Garlic as a potent weapon against atherosclerosis

Researchers identified garlic's potential to treat atherosclerosis by regulating ferroptosis and reducing lipid peroxidation, offering a safer alternative to current treatments.

29 Jul 2024

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New compound ZTA-26 could be a game-changer in lipid metabolism regulation

Social factors play crucial role in determining lifespan

Renowned surgical oncologist takes leadership role at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine

Stanford, Brazil researchers develop models to predict schistosomiasis risk amidst climate change

Diabetes accelerates the onset of severe long-term conditions by 15-20 years, cutting life expectancy

Rising cancer rates in younger generations signal urgent need for early-life prevention strategies

How machine learning is accelerating research in structural biology

New frontiers in organ regeneration with 3D bioprinting

The complex relationship between diet nutrition and cancer

Study shows growing cancer burden in younger generations

Vegan diet may slow aging

Exosome-encapsulated fluorescent sensors enable advanced brain imaging in Alzheimer's research

Stem cell therapy advances: MSCs show potential in managing COVID-19 and influenza infections

WHO coordinates large-scale medical evacuation from Gaza to UAE

Specialized medication management improves care for elderly patients

Review highlights the interplay of TGF-β and HIPPO pathways in liver regeneration and disease

Epigenetic reprogramming and hypothalamic changes in metabolic syndrome

Study reveals link between illicit fentanyl use and HCV transmission among people who inject drugs

Fatty acid inhibitor plus chemo could improve treatment efficacy for breast cancer patients with brain metastases

Garlic as a potent weapon against atherosclerosis

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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