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Alternative splicing in neurodegenerative disease and the promise of RNA-based therapeutic strategies

Alternative splicing, a clever way a cell generates many different variations of messenger RNAs -; single-stranded RNAs involved in protein synthesis -; and proteins from the same stretch of DNA, plays an important role in molecular biology.

21 Jun 2023

Antidepressant prescriptions may reduce the risk of testing positive for COVID-19

New research led by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has found that community mental health patients who were prescribed antidepressants were significantly less likely to test positive for COVID-19 when admitted to inpatient care.

20 Jun 2023

Rensselaer investigator awarded $1.6 million grant to study the mechanics of mitosis to fight cancer

It is a scary fact that one in two women and one in three men in the United States will develop some form of cancer in their lifetime.

20 Jun 2023

New adhesive bandage relies on gold nanoparticles to quickly detect COVID-19 antibodies

Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have developed a new rapid testing method for COVID-19 – an adhesive bandage that relies on gold nanoparticles to quickly detect the immune antibodies in the bloodstream.

20 Jun 2023

Challenges associated with return to school after traumatic brain injury

Each year nearly 900,000 US children up to 19 years of age sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) requiring hospitalization or emergency treatment.

20 Jun 2023

Older people do not know enough about the risks associated with drinking alcohol, research shows

A large proportion of older people state that they drink alcohol twice a week or more and the difference in alcohol use between men and women is getting smaller, according to researchers at the University of Agder.

20 Jun 2023

Investigating the relationship between red blood cells and the clinical course of COVID-19 in children

Study investigates the characteristics of RBCs after SARS-CoV-2.

20 Jun 2023

Virtual reality can help doctors to handle difficult conversations with patients

With ever-growing pressures on the NHS, dealing with angry or frustrated patients and their relatives has become increasingly common for those working in healthcare.

19 Jun 2023

Smart drugs fall short as cognitive function enhancers

A recent Science Advances study investigated the effectiveness of three popular smart drugs, namely, modafinil (MOD), methylphenidate (MPH), and dextroamphetamine (DEX), against the difficulty of real-life daily tasks, i.e., the 0-1 knapsack optimization problem (“knapsack task”). A knapsack task is basically a combinatorial optimization task, the class of NP-time challenging problems.

18 Jun 2023

University students experienced prolonged, high levels of psychological distress during the pandemic

Undergraduates at UK universities experienced prolonged and high levels of psychological distress and anxiety during the pandemic, according to a new study, tracking wellbeing over the course of 2020 to 2021.

18 Jun 2023

Social isolation negatively impacts bone health in mice

Social isolation may negatively impact bone health, suggests a study conducted in mice being presented Sunday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

18 Jun 2023

Transgender adolescents rarely chose to discontinue gender-affirming hormone therapy, finds study

A three-year-long retrospective cohort study of a single Atlanta hospital's patient population found transgender and gender-diverse teenagers rarely chose to discontinue gender-affirming hormone therapy, according to a study being presented Sunday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

18 Jun 2023

Testosterone therapy reduces gender dysphoria, depression and suicidality in trans adults

Receiving rapid access to testosterone therapy reduced feelings of gender dysphoria and led to a clinically significant reduction in depression as well as a 50% reduction in suicidality among transgender and gender diverse adults, according to research being presented Sunday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

18 Jun 2023

Radioactive iodine or surgery linked to decreased mortality risk in patients with hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism treatment like radioactive iodine or surgery was associated with a decreased risk for death, according to research being presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago.

18 Jun 2023

Closed-loop system appears to be safe and superior to usual care in controlling glucose in children with type 1 diabetes

Closed-loop insulin delivery systems improve glucose control in children with type 1 diabetes without causing adverse effects, according to a study presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

18 Jun 2023

Improving access to transgender-friendly health care can help decrease the burden on ERs

Transgender people who come to the emergency room for care tend to be sicker than cisgender people who are otherwise similar to them and are much more likely to be admitted to the hospital once they visit the ER, according to a study being presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

18 Jun 2023

Employees with obesity may have lower work productivity compared to people with normal weight

People with obesity may have lower work productivity due to increased risk of illness, contributing to increased costs for employers, according to industry-supported research being presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting, in Chicago, Ill.

18 Jun 2023

Injectable osteoporosis drug can be safely administered orally using a novel 'robotic pill'

A proven and effective medication for osteoporosis, which is currently only available as an injection, can be administered orally using a novel "robotic pill," according to a study presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

18 Jun 2023

Study: Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease is increasing among U.S. adults

The percent of metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), the leading global cause of liver disease, is increasing in U.S. adults, according to a study presented Friday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

17 Jun 2023

New, improved method of imaging and analyzing biological samples

There are various ways to image biological samples on a microscopic level, and each has its own pros and cons.

16 Jun 2023

students News and Research

Alternative splicing in neurodegenerative disease and the promise of RNA-based therapeutic strategies

Antidepressant prescriptions may reduce the risk of testing positive for COVID-19

Rensselaer investigator awarded $1.6 million grant to study the mechanics of mitosis to fight cancer

New adhesive bandage relies on gold nanoparticles to quickly detect COVID-19 antibodies

Challenges associated with return to school after traumatic brain injury

Older people do not know enough about the risks associated with drinking alcohol, research shows

Investigating the relationship between red blood cells and the clinical course of COVID-19 in children

Virtual reality can help doctors to handle difficult conversations with patients

Smart drugs fall short as cognitive function enhancers

University students experienced prolonged, high levels of psychological distress during the pandemic

Social isolation negatively impacts bone health in mice

Transgender adolescents rarely chose to discontinue gender-affirming hormone therapy, finds study

Testosterone therapy reduces gender dysphoria, depression and suicidality in trans adults

Radioactive iodine or surgery linked to decreased mortality risk in patients with hyperthyroidism

Closed-loop system appears to be safe and superior to usual care in controlling glucose in children with type 1 diabetes

Improving access to transgender-friendly health care can help decrease the burden on ERs

Employees with obesity may have lower work productivity compared to people with normal weight

Injectable osteoporosis drug can be safely administered orally using a novel 'robotic pill'

Study: Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease is increasing among U.S. adults

New, improved method of imaging and analyzing biological samples

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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