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New brain atlas reveals hidden cell vulnerabilities in Alzheimer's

Researchers created a detailed transcriptomic atlas of six brain regions, revealing cell-type-specific and region-specific vulnerabilities in Alzheimer's disease and highlighting astrocyte genes linked to cognitive resilience.

25 Jul 2024

Breakthrough research identifies fibrin as key factor in preterm brain bleeds

Mark Petersen, MD, has seen firsthand the devastating effects of brain bleeds in premature babies. It's an exceedingly common condition that affects up to 20 percent of infants born before 28 weeks of gestation, bringing an increased risk for developmental delays and autism.

24 Jul 2024

Kaempferol's promise in fighting triple-negative breast cancer

Review highlights kaempferol's potential in treating triple-negative breast cancer through various anticancer mechanisms and improving chemotherapeutic efficacy.

24 Jul 2024

Exploring non-coding RNAs as regulators of notch signaling in breast cancer

Breast cancer (BC) remains one of the most challenging cancers to treat, primarily due to its heterogeneity and propensity for metastasis.

23 Jul 2024

Distinct signaling pathway drives the transformation of epithelial cells into aggressive tumors

A distinct signaling pathway called TNF-α drives the transformation of epithelial cells into aggressive tumor cells.

18 Jul 2024

CePA: Novel nanomedicine for alleviating MASH via mTOR repression

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is one of the most common chronic liver diseases, primarily caused by metabolic disorders and systemic inflammatory responses.

16 Jul 2024

Novel DNA aptamers of melanopsin developed to regulate circadian rhythm

DNA aptamers of melanopsin that regulate the clock hands of biological rhythms were developed by the Toyohashi University of Technology and the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) group.

12 Jul 2024

Research reveals immune suppression link between cancer and pregnancy

To understand why some cancers successfully circumvent the immune system to grow unchecked, researchers turned to pregnancy.

8 Jul 2024

Plant-derived substance shows promise against pulmonary hypertension

A substance derived from the plant Ardisia crenata works in a different way than existing drugs. And in doing so, it is highly effective.

8 Jul 2024

Innovative research sheds light on migraine mechanisms and potential therapies

New research describes for the first time how a spreading wave of disruption and the flow of fluid in the brain triggers headaches, detailing the connection between the neurological symptoms associated with aura and the migraine that follows.

4 Jul 2024

New signaling pathway identified in aural migraine headaches

The rapid influx of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) and protein solutes released during cortical spreading depression (CSD) in the brain activates neurons to trigger aural migraine headaches, according to a new mouse study.

4 Jul 2024

New light-activated method targets cancer and inflammatory cells with precision

A new method of precisely targeting troublesome cells for death using light could unlock new understanding of and treatments for cancer and inflammatory diseases, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers report.

1 Jul 2024

Researchers identify key players in abnormal bone differentiation

A study conducted by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions reveals the molecular events leading to osteogenesis imperfecta type V, a form of brittle bone disease caused by a mutation in the gene IFITM5.

27 Jun 2024

Study sheds light on the role of signaling pathway in the brain to prevent neuroinflammation

A new study led by University of Cincinnati researchers sheds new light on the role of a signaling pathway in the brain to maintain health and prevent inflammation and cognitive deficits.

24 Jun 2024

ALS: Newly discovered subtypes and sex differences create new approaches for drugs

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ALS for short, is a mysterious neurodegenerative disease that is almost always fatal.

21 Jun 2024

New insights into signaling pathways and resistance mechanisms in colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. The complexity of its pathogenesis, involving genetic mutations, dysregulated signaling pathways, and compromised immune surveillance, presents significant challenges for effective treatment.

21 Jun 2024