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Gene mutation associated with autism causes an overstimulation of brain cells

Scientists looking to understand the fundamental brain mechanisms of autism spectrum disorder have found that a gene mutation known to be associated with the disorder causes an overstimulation of brain cells far greater than that seen in neuronal cells without the mutation.

21 Nov 2022

Researchers identify best methods to study resting state of the brain in marmosets

A team led by researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have identified the best methods to study the resting state of the brain in marmosets using functional MRI.

21 Nov 2022

Exercise may make radiotherapy more tolerable for breast cancer patients

Breast cancer is the most common form of the disease among women; in Australia, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer by the age of 85.

21 Nov 2022

Type 2 diabetes patients older than 45 have increased MS risk after anti-hyperglycemic exposure

A new University of Arizona Health Sciences study found that people older than 45 whose Type 2 diabetes was treated with anti-hyperglycemic medications had an increased risk of multiple sclerosis, particularly among women, while anti-hyperglycemic exposure in people younger than 45 reduced that risk.

20 Nov 2022

Collaborative project focuses on improving access to breast cancer care in Argentina

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network- a non-profit alliance of leading cancer centers across the United States - is launching a collaborative project with the Latin American and Caribbean Society of Medical Oncology in Buenos Aires, Argentina, today.

16 Nov 2022

Scientists develop new injectable hydrogel for treatment of aneurysms

Aneurysms, abnormal enlargement or ballooning in the wall of blood vessels can result in rupture and fatal bleeding. To treat aneurysms, it is essential to stop the blood flow to the affected area and prevent rupture of the vessel.

16 Nov 2022

Minority women's perinatal experiences overshadowed by isolation and fear due to changing COVID-19 policies

Black, Indigenous and other women of color who were pregnant or gave birth during the pandemic said these experiences were overshadowed by isolation, confusion and fear, much of it caused by unclear or frequently changing institutional policies, according to a new study.

16 Nov 2022

Psychologists struggle to meet the increased demand for mental health services

Demand for mental health treatment has continued to increase as many psychologists report no longer having the capacity to see new patients, according to a new survey by the American Psychological Association.

15 Nov 2022

CHOP researchers find disparities in the completion of follow-up concussion care

Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found disparities in the completion of follow-up concussion care, particularly among pediatric patients who are publicly insured and identify as Black, suggesting barriers to care exist.

15 Nov 2022

Traffic congestion may be linked to lower birthweights, study finds

Copious data underline the adverse health effects of vehicle-related air pollution, but there is limited research on how bottleneck traffic, in particular - rather than overall traffic volume - can lead to negative health outcomes.

15 Nov 2022

Study finds significant inequities in school-based mental health services in rural areas

Proportionally fewer rural public schools have the ability to get kids diagnosed with mental health issues than their urban counterparts, according to a study led by researchers at Washington State University.

15 Nov 2022

New fentanyl vaccine could prevent deadly opioid from entering the brain

A research team led by the University of Houston has developed a vaccine targeting the dangerous synthetic opioid fentanyl that could block its ability to enter the brain, thus eliminating the drug's "high."

14 Nov 2022

Newly identified pathway transforms biologically inert peptide into structurally complex antibiotics

Researchers in the Princeton University Department of Chemistry have discovered a new multi-step pathway through which bacteria found in the mammalian gut produce antimicrobial peptides.

14 Nov 2022

Unique peptides with anti-cancer potential discovered

A new paper published in Nature Communications presents research on unique peptides with anti-cancer potential.

14 Nov 2022

Structure-directed mutagenesis produces thermostable SARS-CoV-2 spike protein trimers with potential vaccine booster applications

Researchers investigated the change in the stability, antigenicity, and protein expression of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein trimer using structure-directed mutagenesis to alter a cavity in the core of the spike protein.

14 Nov 2022

OCT News and Research

Gene mutation associated with autism causes an overstimulation of brain cells

Researchers identify best methods to study resting state of the brain in marmosets

Exercise may make radiotherapy more tolerable for breast cancer patients

Type 2 diabetes patients older than 45 have increased MS risk after anti-hyperglycemic exposure

Collaborative project focuses on improving access to breast cancer care in Argentina

Scientists develop new injectable hydrogel for treatment of aneurysms

Minority women's perinatal experiences overshadowed by isolation and fear due to changing COVID-19 policies

Psychologists struggle to meet the increased demand for mental health services

CHOP researchers find disparities in the completion of follow-up concussion care

Traffic congestion may be linked to lower birthweights, study finds

Study finds significant inequities in school-based mental health services in rural areas

New fentanyl vaccine could prevent deadly opioid from entering the brain

Newly identified pathway transforms biologically inert peptide into structurally complex antibiotics

Unique peptides with anti-cancer potential discovered

Structure-directed mutagenesis produces thermostable SARS-CoV-2 spike protein trimers with potential vaccine booster applications

Decades-long effort to reduce stillbirth risk in the U.S. has been offset by newly identified risks

Researchers trace the origin of Japan’s traditional Kampo medicines

Study demonstrates immuno-based strategies to explore the treatment and prevention of COVID-19

Neuromedin U decreases food intake and raises energy expenditure in mice, not in rats

Study shows the importance of preserving microglia and Sirt1 functional efficiency for longevity

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