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Human iPSCs make more tiny 'cargo packets' to deliver cellular aging therapies

Johns Hopkins scientists report that adult cells reprogrammed to become primitive stem cells, called induced pluripotent stem cells, make tiny "cargo packets" able to deliver potentially restorative or repairing proteins, antibodies or other therapies to aged cells.

From Johns Hopkins Medicine 8 May 2019

Fatty molecules which induce sleep may help with diagnosing Alzheimer's

A new study published today in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association, has found that a particular class of molecules may help with diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease.

8 May 2019

Researchers create ‘mini-guts’ to explore how gut epithelium respond to gluten in celiac patients

In pursuit of a novel tool for the research and treatment of celiac disease, scientists at the Mucosal Immunology and Biology Research Center at Massachusetts General Hospital have validated the use of intestinal organoids.

8 May 2019

Discovery could change the way fibromyalgia and chronic pain are treated

Researchers led by a team from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston were able to dramatically reduce the pain of fibromyalgia patients with medication that targeted insulin resistance.

7 May 2019

Early clinical trial of new treatment for severe dry eye disease shows promising results

Participants in a phase I/II clinical trial of a new enzyme-based treatment for severe dry eye disease experienced reduced signs of disease and discomfort, according to a paper in Translational Vision Science and Technology.

7 May 2019

Montmorency tart cherries could exert beneficial effects for adults with metabolic syndrome

Montmorency tart cherries reduced systolic blood pressure, insulin levels and insulin concentrations in adults with metabolic syndrome participating in a small pilot study published in the Journal of Functional Foods.

7 May 2019

New research says the ill effects of social media on teenagers is overstated

A new study has shown that social media has a “trivial” effect on teenagers in terms of life satisfaction. The study titled, “Social media’s enduring effect on adolescent life satisfaction” was published in the latest issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

7 May 2019

Everyday stressors may diminish blood vessel function in people with depression

Long-term stress has been linked with cardiovascular disease, but for people with depression, researchers say small, everyday stressors may be enough to diminish blood vessel function in otherwise healthy adults.

7 May 2019

Electroconvulsive therapy appears to fight depression by 'rebooting' certain brain networks

Electroconvulsive therapy helps people with severe depression by "pushing the reset button" on brain networks involved in creating a mental picture, according to recent Baycrest findings.

7 May 2019

Regeneration of severely damaged lungs using a interventional cross-circulation platform

Lung transplantation, the only lifesaving therapy for an increasing population of patients with end-stage lung disease, is severely limited by the number of available donor organs.

7 May 2019

KAIST research team finds cause of sepsis-induced lung injury

A KAIST research team succeeded in visualizing pulmonary microcirculation and circulating cells in vivo with a custom-built 3D intravital lung microscopic imaging system.

7 May 2019

Enhancing the effectiveness of cognitive tests for diagnosing dementia

Cognitive difficulties are a symptom of many neurodegenerative conditions, and the benefits of early and accurate diagnosis are well recognized.

7 May 2019

Drinking water contaminated with arsenic may lead to changes in heart structure

Drinking water that is contaminated with arsenic may lead to thickening of the heart's main pumping chamber in young adults, a structural change that increases the risk for future heart problems, according to new research in Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging, an American Heart Association journal.

7 May 2019

Lack of autism risk gene disrupts prefrontal cortex connectivity in mice

Adult male mice lacking the gene Shank3 display structural and functional deficits in the prefrontal cortex, finds a study published in JNeurosci.

From Society for Neuroscience 7 May 2019

'Google Maps' for cancer: Image-based model accurately represents blood traffic inside tumors

Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have developed something akin to a “Google Maps” approach for more accurately computing and visualizing the structural and functional blood vessel changes needed for tumor growth.

From Johns Hopkins Medicine 7 May 2019

Sunscreens are safe, effective to use as defense against skin cancer

The Australian Self Medication Industry today reassured Australians that sunscreens are safe and effective to use as a line of defence against skin cancer.

7 May 2019

Taking vitamin D and E during pregnancy may 'reduce likelihood' of asthma

Researchers have discovered that high levels of vitamin D and E during pregnancy may reduce the risk of asthma in children.

7 May 2019

World Asthma Day: How climate change is increasing cases of asthma

A new report suggests that climate change is increasing and exacerbating cases of asthma, and clinicians need to become more 'knowledgeable' about the link.

7 May 2019

Clinical trial tests innovative procedure to open blood-brain barrier in the fight against Alzheimer's

A new clinical trial at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and two other sites is testing an innovative procedure that may provide hope in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.

7 May 2019

Increasing early beta-cell proliferation could halt development of type 1 diabetes

Many in-development cures for type 1 diabetes have understandably focused on tackling the autoimmune aspect of the disease before figuring out a way to replace the destroyed beta cells. But what if focusing on the beta cells first could prevent their destruction altogether?

7 May 2019

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Human iPSCs make more tiny 'cargo packets' to deliver cellular aging therapies

Fatty molecules which induce sleep may help with diagnosing Alzheimer's

Researchers create ‘mini-guts’ to explore how gut epithelium respond to gluten in celiac patients

Discovery could change the way fibromyalgia and chronic pain are treated

Early clinical trial of new treatment for severe dry eye disease shows promising results

Montmorency tart cherries could exert beneficial effects for adults with metabolic syndrome

New research says the ill effects of social media on teenagers is overstated

Everyday stressors may diminish blood vessel function in people with depression

Electroconvulsive therapy appears to fight depression by 'rebooting' certain brain networks

Regeneration of severely damaged lungs using a interventional cross-circulation platform

KAIST research team finds cause of sepsis-induced lung injury

Enhancing the effectiveness of cognitive tests for diagnosing dementia

Drinking water contaminated with arsenic may lead to changes in heart structure

Lack of autism risk gene disrupts prefrontal cortex connectivity in mice

'Google Maps' for cancer: Image-based model accurately represents blood traffic inside tumors

Sunscreens are safe, effective to use as defense against skin cancer

Taking vitamin D and E during pregnancy may 'reduce likelihood' of asthma

World Asthma Day: How climate change is increasing cases of asthma

Clinical trial tests innovative procedure to open blood-brain barrier in the fight against Alzheimer's

Increasing early beta-cell proliferation could halt development of type 1 diabetes

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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