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Loss of brain interneurons linked to cognitive deficits in aging

Normal aging is usually associated with a decline in memory, although it is unclear what factors play a role.

28 Sep 2023

Is your seafood safe? New study reveals alarming levels of toxins in Pacific Ocean marine life

A research paper published in the journal Science of the Total Environment explores how increasing levels of residual toxins in aquatic animals in the Pacific Ocean pose serious risks to food safety, human health, and food security. The paper outlines various types of toxins, their origins, and their impact on marine life and human health, highlighting the urgency for effective interventions.

26 Sep 2023

Could next-generation antimicrobial agents act as an alternative to standard antibiotics?

Next-generation antimicrobial agents (NGAs) as a potential alternative to standard antibiotics

26 Sep 2023

Photobiomodulation in sleep has more therapeutic effects for Alzheimer's disease than in wakefulness

It is well known that sleep is the best medication. However, it is still unknown why the brain recovers better in sleep and whether these processes can be controlled.

22 Sep 2023

Meridian Bioscience announces FDA clearance for innovative Curian® Shiga Toxin Assay

Meridian Bioscience, Inc., a leading global provider of diagnostic testing solutions and life science raw materials.

From Meridian Bioscience, Inc. 18 Sep 2023

Dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in China's ready-to-eat foods

The study reveals high levels of antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in ready-to-eat foods across 25 provinces in China, posing a serious public health risk. The findings emphasize the need for stronger food safety measures, as the MRSA strains identified were resistant to multiple antibiotics and exhibited various virulence factors.

10 Sep 2023

New device can warn about early risks of tooth decay from gingivitis and periodontitis

Engineers at the University of Cincinnati have developed a new device that can warn consumers about early risks of tooth decay from diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis.

8 Sep 2023

Silencing two genes can make cancer cells receptive to chemotherapy

Scientists from Queen Mary University of London have discovered two new genes that cause head and neck cancer patients to be resistant to chemotherapy, and that silencing either gene can make cancer cells previously unresponsive to chemotherapy subsequently respond to it.

4 Sep 2023

Lung cells can be trained to counteract inflammation

Inflammation is a standard part of our bodies' immune system response. But sometimes this response becomes hyperactivated in our lungs, causing inflammation to continue unchecked, which can be fatal. Many deaths from COVID-19 have been due to excessive inflammation, which results in acute lung injury.

24 Aug 2023

The outcome of invasive S. pyogenes infection is regulated by an interplay between human STING genotype and bacterial NADase activity

The interplay between human STING genotype and bacterial NADase activity.

22 Aug 2023

Cadmium exposure disrupts placental hormones, harming fetal development

As with many toxins, exposure to the toxic metal cadmium during pregnancy can adversely impact fetal development.

28 Jul 2023

Majority of cosmetic practitioners in the UK are not qualified medical doctors, study finds

According to an analysis of the UK's cosmetic injectables industry by UCL researchers, 68% of cosmetic practitioners who are administering injections such as Botox are not qualified medical doctors.

23 Jul 2023

Probiotic combination could reduce incidence of toxic shock syndrome

The widespread, pathogenic microbe Staphylococcus aureus can colonize the skin and mucous membranes throughout the body, particularly the vagina and gastrointestinal tract.

21 Jul 2023

New brain-penetrant agonist shows promise in protecting dopamine neurons for Parkinson's disease treatment

Researchers reported on Nurr1 as a promising therapeutic target for managing Parkinson's disease (PD).

20 Jul 2023

Study shows how NSAIDs exacerbate C. difficile infections

Why do nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) exacerbate gastrointestinal infections by Clostridioides difficile, the leading cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea worldwide?

19 Jul 2023

Research opens new possibilities for treating inflammatory diseases

The inflammatory response is indispensable for protective immunity, yet microbial pathogens often trigger an excessive response, 'cytokine storm', harmful to the host.

19 Jul 2023

Mitochondrial impairment, not inflammation, may be main driver of Gulf War Illness symptoms

Gulf War Illness (GWI) is a chronic multisymptom health condition affecting one-third of all veterans who served in the 1991 Gulf War, most of whom remain afflicted more than 30 years later.

12 Jul 2023

Surprising ancestry of caterpillar venom could be key to delivery of lifesaving drugs

Researchers at The University of Queensland have discovered the venom of a notorious caterpillar has a surprising ancestry and could be key to the delivery of lifesaving drugs.

10 Jul 2023

Australian rainforest remedies: Scientists explore bioactive plant compounds as potential anti-neuroinflammatory agents

Research discusses the process of discovering anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective drugs from medicinal plants found in the Australian rainforest. It focuses on the pathways from the discovery of bioactive plants to the validation in an appropriate neuro-inflammatory mouse model, using some examples from their current research.

9 Jul 2023

Stalled progress: Enteric infection reduction efforts slowed in 2022 despite pandemic easing

The research paper focuses on the lack of progress in reducing enteric infection incidence in 2022 despite the subsiding influence of the COVID-19 pandemic. It emphasizes the need for collaborative efforts among food stakeholders and regulators to mitigate pathogen contamination during poultry slaughter and prevent contamination of leafy greens.

3 Jul 2023