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Researchers identify key differences in Alzheimer's progression in humans and animal models

Although it is known that Alzheimer's disease can start up to 20 years before the first symptoms appear, the lack of knowledge about how it progresses prevents the development of effective treatments, as well as a clear diagnosis to confront this neurodegenerative disease, which origin is also unknown.

19 Jun 2025

NHCS and Mayo Clinic join forces to advance global cardiovascular care

The National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS) and Mayo Clinic have collaborated under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to accelerate cardiovascular innovation and research, and to foster knowledge for future cardiovascular care worldwide.

19 Jun 2025

New guidance aims to improve blood clot prevention in chronic limb-threatening ischemia patients

A new statement from leading heart and blood vessel experts in Europe is providing clinical guidance for treatments to prevent blood clots in patients with a serious condition called chronic limb-threatening ischaemia (CLTI), after they have had procedures to restore blood flow in their lower limbs.

19 Jun 2025

UTA receives grant to tackle low physical activity among cancer survivors

A team of researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington has received a grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, known as CPRIT, to tackle the critical issue of low physical activity among cancer survivors.

19 Jun 2025

FIM programs show promise in improving diet quality and food security

Food is medicine (FIM) programs that incorporate healthy food into health care for people with or at high risk for chronic disease show great potential in improving diet quality and food security, but additional research is needed to understand clinical outcomes, according to a systematic review of randomized controlled trials in the U.S conducted by the American Heart Association.

19 Jun 2025

HonorHealth’s HALO project enhances stroke treatment and prevention

More patients are surviving and recovering from the most common and severe form of brain stroke thanks to data-driven treatment methods based on the amassing of more than 1 million variables in an HonorHealth Research Institute program known as HALO, which stands for HonorHealth Acute neuroLogical Outcome.

19 Jun 2025

NUCDF launches national project to advance urea cycle disorder research

The National Urea Cycle Disorders Foundation, the leading patient advocacy group for people affected by urea cycle disorders (UCDs), today announced the launch of a two-year national project to establish the multistakeholder NUCDF Partner Network and develop a roadmap for future research in these rare disorders.

19 Jun 2025

Epigenetic dysregulation drives hepatocellular carcinoma development

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common primary liver cancer and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide.

19 Jun 2025

Understanding the interconnected roles of microbial, metabolic, and immune biomarkers in IBD

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), encompassing ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD), is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract with a rising global burden.

19 Jun 2025

New gene therapy strategy reactivates dormant genes to treat blood disorders

Researchers have found a promising new method for gene therapy. They successfully restarted inactive genes by bringing them closer to genetic switches on the DNA called enhancers.

19 Jun 2025

New meta-analysis highlights effective non-drug therapies for knee osteoarthritis

Knee braces, water therapy and exercise are the most promising non-drug therapies for treating knee osteoarthritis, according to a new meta-analysis publishing June 18, 2025 in the open-access journal PLOS One by Yuan Luo of the First People's Hospital of Neijiang, China.

19 Jun 2025

T cells play key role in early stages of Parkinson’s disease

Your T cells work hard to fight disease. Unfortunately, "friendly fire" from T cells can sometimes harm the body's healthy tissues.

19 Jun 2025

C-Path’s TRxA awards $250,000 grant to develop novel treatment for type 1 diabetes

Critical Path Institute's (C-Path) Translational Therapeutics Accelerator (TRxA) proudly announced today a $250,000 grant award aimed at developing a novel treatment for type 1 diabetes (T1D).

19 Jun 2025

Intermittent fasting shows similar weight loss benefits to traditional diets

Intermittent fasting diets appear to have similar benefits to traditional calorie-restricted diets for weight loss, suggests an analysis of trial evidence published by The BMJ today.

19 Jun 2025

How early-life factors raise lifelong diabetes risks in youth

The surge in diabetes among young people highlights critical gaps in care and the urgent need for comprehensive preventative actions to address this crisis.

19 Jun 2025

Cognitive decline tied to gut microbes and nutritional access

A new study led in part by Mount Sinai researchers has found a compelling link between the composition of the gut microbiome and the risk of cognitive impairment (RCI) in adults, underscoring the complex role that both biology and social determinants-such as food insecurity-play in brain health.

18 Jun 2025

New screening method for Parkinson's analyzes odors in ear wax

Most treatments for Parkinson's disease (PD) only slow disease progression. Early intervention for the neurological disease that worsens over time is therefore critical to optimize care, but that requires early diagnosis.

18 Jun 2025

Researchers explore new approach to target rare epileptic disorders

Humans have tens of thousands of genes, many of which produce proteins essential to basic bodily functions.

18 Jun 2025

Can salt substitutes lower blood pressure in diabetes? A new Cochrane review aims to find out

Researchers will systematically review whether replacing regular sodium salt with alternatives like potassium or magnesium salts helps lower blood pressure in adults with diabetes. The protocol outlines a rigorous plan to evaluate blood pressure effects, safety, and adherence using data from RCTs and quasi-RCTs.

18 Jun 2025

Uppsala researchers create 3D-printed human nerve tissue model

With the aid of a 3D printer, researchers at Uppsala University have succeeded in creating a model that resembles human nerve tissue.

18 Jun 2025

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Researchers identify key differences in Alzheimer's progression in humans and animal models

NHCS and Mayo Clinic join forces to advance global cardiovascular care

New guidance aims to improve blood clot prevention in chronic limb-threatening ischemia patients

UTA receives grant to tackle low physical activity among cancer survivors

FIM programs show promise in improving diet quality and food security

HonorHealth’s HALO project enhances stroke treatment and prevention

NUCDF launches national project to advance urea cycle disorder research

Epigenetic dysregulation drives hepatocellular carcinoma development

Understanding the interconnected roles of microbial, metabolic, and immune biomarkers in IBD

New gene therapy strategy reactivates dormant genes to treat blood disorders

New meta-analysis highlights effective non-drug therapies for knee osteoarthritis

T cells play key role in early stages of Parkinson’s disease

C-Path’s TRxA awards $250,000 grant to develop novel treatment for type 1 diabetes

Intermittent fasting shows similar weight loss benefits to traditional diets

How early-life factors raise lifelong diabetes risks in youth

Cognitive decline tied to gut microbes and nutritional access

New screening method for Parkinson's analyzes odors in ear wax

Researchers explore new approach to target rare epileptic disorders

Can salt substitutes lower blood pressure in diabetes? A new Cochrane review aims to find out

Uppsala researchers create 3D-printed human nerve tissue model

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Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

Exploring electron microscopy for plant and microbial imaging at the John Innes Centre

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