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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

Doctors advocate fresh efforts to combat Chagas disease, a silent killer

When Maira Gutiérrez was diagnosed with Chagas disease in 1997, neither she nor her primary care physician had even heard of the malady. She discovered her illness only by chance, after participating in a Red Cross blood drive organized by her employer, Universal Studios.

22 Aug 2023

Can air pollution shape adolescent brain development? New study reveals sex-specific effects of PM2.5, NO2, and O3 on white matter microstructure

Researchers investigated the sex-stratified effects of childhood exposure to ambient air pollutants.

22 Aug 2023

Investigating alcohol use, mental health status, and alcohol-related problems in university students amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers investigated alcohol usage, psychological health status, and alcohol-associated concerns among university students.

22 Aug 2023

Study identifies an endogenous bile acid that alleviates non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

A study finds that hyodeoxycholic acid alleviates non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by modulating the gut-liver axis.

22 Aug 2023

A pilot cohort study on infants with new-onset epilepsy examines the clinical utility of rapid genome sequencing

The clinical impact of rapid genome sequencing of infants with new-onset epilepsy.

22 Aug 2023

Food & You: the utility of a digital cohort for personalized nutrition studies

In a recent article, researchers used a digital cohort to implement a personalized nutrition study.

22 Aug 2023

Platelets play a role in mediating the rejuvenating effects of exercise during physiological brain ageing

The impacts of physical activity on the neuronal formation and prevent age-related cognitive decay.

22 Aug 2023

The causal effect of gut microbiota on psoriasis

The potential relationship between gut microbiota and different subtypes of psoriasis.

22 Aug 2023

Nearly 1 billion people likely to live with osteoarthritis by 2050, study estimates

A new study projects nearly 1 billion people will be living with osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, by 2050. Currently, 15% of individuals aged 30 and older experience osteoarthritis.

21 Aug 2023

Study reveals anti-inflammatory power of Black Soldier Fly Larvae oil in inflammatory-related conditions

New study reveals the anti-inflammatory power of Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) oil, shedding light on its potential to alleviate inflammation in conditions like ulcerative colitis.

21 Aug 2023

NIH supports research to understand the genome-metal interactions in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Wanqing Liu, Ph.D., professor of pharmaceutical sciences in the Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and of pharmacology in Wayne State's School of Medicine, received a $3 million, five-year award from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences of the National Institutes of Health.

21 Aug 2023

Cancer patients may need more frequent COVID-19 booster shots, study finds

For many, the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic seems over. However, for patients whose immune systems are compromised by cancer or by cancer therapies, fear of COVID-19 infection and severe disease remains very real.

21 Aug 2023

AI-powered eye scans could revolutionize early detection of Parkinson's

Markers that indicate the presence of Parkinson's disease in patients on average seven years before clinical presentation have been identified by a UCL and Moorfields Eye Hospital research team.

21 Aug 2023

Study finds no link between short-term immunosuppressant use and cancer

Relatively short-term use of immunosuppressant medications to control an inflammatory disease was not associated with an increased risk of later developing cancer, according to new research led by scientists at the University of Pittsburgh and Mass Eye and Ear, a member of the Mass General Brigham health care system, and published today in the journal BMJ Oncology.

21 Aug 2023

Simple blood test may predict risk of progressive heart and kidney disease in people with diabetic kidney disease

A simple blood test may predict the risk of progressive heart and kidney disease in people with Type 2 diabetes and kidney disease, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's flagship journal Circulation.

21 Aug 2023

Time-restricted feeding may correct the circadian disruptions in Alzheimer's disease

One of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease is disruption to the body's circadian rhythm, the internal biological clock that regulates many of our physiological processes.

21 Aug 2023

Gene therapy repairs neural connections in mice with Hurler syndrome

A new study from the University of Minnesota is the first to demonstrate the ability for gene therapy to repair neural connections for those with the rare genetic brain disorder known as Hurler syndrome.

21 Aug 2023

Michael Bloom receives funding to study the impact of PFAS exposure on weight loss

Michael Bloom, Associate Professor, Global and Community Health, received $158,900 from the National Institutes of Health for the project: "Impact of Exposure to Perfluoroalkyl Substances on Weight Loss: A Pilot Study of Hispanic Children with Overweight/Obesity Participating in a Community-based Weight Loss Intervention Program."

21 Aug 2023

Sleep dysfunction is underreported and underrecognized in Huntington's disease

A good night's sleep is essential for everyone. In individuals with Huntington’s disease (HD), sleep disturbances constitute an additional burden that may exacerbate disease outcomes and impact patients’ quality of life.

21 Aug 2023

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

Doctors advocate fresh efforts to combat Chagas disease, a silent killer

Can air pollution shape adolescent brain development? New study reveals sex-specific effects of PM2.5, NO2, and O3 on white matter microstructure

Investigating alcohol use, mental health status, and alcohol-related problems in university students amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Study identifies an endogenous bile acid that alleviates non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

A pilot cohort study on infants with new-onset epilepsy examines the clinical utility of rapid genome sequencing

Food & You: the utility of a digital cohort for personalized nutrition studies

Platelets play a role in mediating the rejuvenating effects of exercise during physiological brain ageing

The causal effect of gut microbiota on psoriasis

Nearly 1 billion people likely to live with osteoarthritis by 2050, study estimates

Study reveals anti-inflammatory power of Black Soldier Fly Larvae oil in inflammatory-related conditions

NIH supports research to understand the genome-metal interactions in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Cancer patients may need more frequent COVID-19 booster shots, study finds

AI-powered eye scans could revolutionize early detection of Parkinson's

Study finds no link between short-term immunosuppressant use and cancer

Simple blood test may predict risk of progressive heart and kidney disease in people with diabetic kidney disease

Time-restricted feeding may correct the circadian disruptions in Alzheimer's disease

Gene therapy repairs neural connections in mice with Hurler syndrome

Michael Bloom receives funding to study the impact of PFAS exposure on weight loss

Sleep dysfunction is underreported and underrecognized in Huntington's disease

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