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pH comes from the term “power of Hydrogen”, or the hydrogen ion concentration present in a given solution. It helps to measure the acidity or alkalinity of a substance.

Timothy Huang receives $2.8 million to continue research on Alzheimer's disease

Timothy Huang, Ph.D., has been awarded $2.8 million by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) to continue his work on Alzheimer's disease.

2 Aug 2022

Smaller lung airways in women can lead to a higher risk for COPD

Structural differences in lung airways between men and woman may be the cause of differences in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) prevalence and outcomes between the sexes.

2 Aug 2022

Shear-thinning biomaterial-based minimally invasive strategy for delivery of targeted immunotherapy

Researchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) have developed and optimized a minimally invasive method for more targeted, efficient, and sustained delivery of immunotherapeutic treatments for cancer.

2 Aug 2022

Socioeconomic deprivation associated with increased dementia risk and faster memory decline

Socioeconomic deprivation, including neighborhood disadvantages and persistent low wages, are associated with higher dementia risk, lower cognitive performance and faster memory decline, according to several studies reported today at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2022 in San Diego and virtually.

2 Aug 2022

17 recommendations for better communication with study participants affected by early stopping of clinical trials

Participants in clinical trials can feel abandoned and adrift when their studies end early and they are the last to be informed, or they hear about it first from news or social media.

2 Aug 2022

TransCode and MD Anderson scientists collaborate to validate therapeutic and diagnostic candidates

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and TransCode Therapeutics, Inc. today announced a strategic alliance to advance TransCode's pipeline of RNA-targeted oncology therapeutic and diagnostic candidates.

2 Aug 2022

Carbon monoxide foam in the fight against inflammation

News-Medical speaks to Leo Otterbein about a novel way to deliver carbon monoxide to the body while bypassing its potentially hazardous effects.

2 Aug 2022

Novel subset of immune cells confers fast-acting and lasting protection against ischemic stroke

A unique subset of white blood cells confers fast-acting and lasting protection against ischemic stroke in mice, University of Pittsburgh neurologists and immunologists reported in the Journal of Clinical Investigation today.

1 Aug 2022

Gut microbe response to digestion may help explain cardiovascular disease risk related with red meat intake

Chemicals produced in the digestive tract by gut microbes after eating red meat may help explain part of the higher risk of cardiovascular disease associated with red meat consumption, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's peer-reviewed journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology.

1 Aug 2022

Asexual reproduction results in more harmful genetic mutations than sexual reproduction

A team led by biologists at The University of Texas at Arlington has published a study supporting the theory that species that reproduce asexually have more harmful genetic mutations than those utilizing sexual reproduction.

1 Aug 2022

Newly developed nanobodies could eventually be used to treat neurocognitive disorders

Proteins called antibodies help the immune system find and attack foreign pathogens. Mini versions of antibodies, called nanobodies — natural compounds in the blood of animals such as llamas and sharks — are being studied to treat autoimmune diseases and cancer.

1 Aug 2022

Researchers find decline in life expectancy among Native Americans due to COVID-19

Native Americans experienced disproportionately high rates of deaths from COVID-19 due to poverty, crowded housing, high rates of chronic disease, employment in frontline jobs, and limited access to quality health care.

1 Aug 2022

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation recognizes exceptional research in mental illness

The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation today announced the winners of its 2022 Klerman and Freedman Prizes, recognizing exceptional clinical and basic research in mental illness.

1 Aug 2022

ALZ-NET: First data collection and sharing network for new FDA-approved Alzheimer's treatments

ALZ-NET is the first network developed specifically for new FDA-approved Alzheimer's treatments, collecting real-world evidence on drug effectiveness and side effects over a long period of time.

1 Aug 2022

Experiences of racism linked to lower memory scores, worse cognition in midlife and old age

Experiences of structural, interpersonal and institutional racism are associated with lower memory scores and worse cognition in midlife and old age, especially among Black individuals, according to studies reported today at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2022 in San Diego and virtually.

1 Aug 2022

MD Anderson and Advanced Biology collaborate to host the virtual Cancer Neuroscience Symposium

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center will host the virtual Cancer Neuroscience Symposium Sept. 22-23, 2022, in collaboration with the journal Advanced Biology.

1 Aug 2022

Lower levels of dietary calcium and potassium predict recurrence of kidney stones

Kidney stones can cause not only excruciating pain but also are associated with chronic kidney disease, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. If you've experienced a kidney stone once, you have a 30% chance of having another kidney stone within five years.

1 Aug 2022

The Alzheimer’s Association recognizes seven researchers for contributions to the field of dementia science

The Alzheimer’s Association will present seven awards at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2022, recognizing researchers for their varied expertise, noteworthy achievements and innovative contributions to the field of Alzheimer’s and dementia science.

1 Aug 2022

Persistent loss of smell due to COVID-19 may better predict long-term cognitive, functional impairment

New insights into factors that may predict, increase or protect against the impact of COVID-19 and the pandemic on memory and thinking skills were revealed by multiple studies reported today at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2022 in San Diego and virtually.

31 Jul 2022

Experts release appropriate use recommendations for Alzheimer’s disease blood biomarkers

Alzheimer’s disease blood biomarkers (BBMs) may revolutionize the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s in the future, but are not yet ready for widespread use, according to a newly-published article by leading international clinicians and researchers convened by the Alzheimer’s Association.

31 Jul 2022

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Timothy Huang receives $2.8 million to continue research on Alzheimer's disease

Smaller lung airways in women can lead to a higher risk for COPD

Shear-thinning biomaterial-based minimally invasive strategy for delivery of targeted immunotherapy

Socioeconomic deprivation associated with increased dementia risk and faster memory decline

17 recommendations for better communication with study participants affected by early stopping of clinical trials

TransCode and MD Anderson scientists collaborate to validate therapeutic and diagnostic candidates

Carbon monoxide foam in the fight against inflammation

Novel subset of immune cells confers fast-acting and lasting protection against ischemic stroke

Gut microbe response to digestion may help explain cardiovascular disease risk related with red meat intake

Asexual reproduction results in more harmful genetic mutations than sexual reproduction

Newly developed nanobodies could eventually be used to treat neurocognitive disorders

Researchers find decline in life expectancy among Native Americans due to COVID-19

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation recognizes exceptional research in mental illness

ALZ-NET: First data collection and sharing network for new FDA-approved Alzheimer's treatments

Experiences of racism linked to lower memory scores, worse cognition in midlife and old age

MD Anderson and Advanced Biology collaborate to host the virtual Cancer Neuroscience Symposium

Lower levels of dietary calcium and potassium predict recurrence of kidney stones

The Alzheimer’s Association recognizes seven researchers for contributions to the field of dementia science

Persistent loss of smell due to COVID-19 may better predict long-term cognitive, functional impairment

Experts release appropriate use recommendations for Alzheimer’s disease blood biomarkers

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