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Low levels of vitamin K linked to poor lung function

People with low levels of vitamin K in their blood are more likely to have poor lung function and to say they suffer with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and wheezing, according to a study published today (Thursday) in ERJ Open Research.

9 Aug 2023

Stem cell transplants may be a promising therapeutic against Alzheimer's, study shows

In the ongoing search for a cure for Alzheimer's disease, a burgeoning branch of medicine is bringing new hope. Stem cell therapies are already being used to treat various cancers and disorders of the blood and immune system.

9 Aug 2023

CDK9 inhibitors: A promising new treatment for hematological malignancies

A new research perspective was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on August 7, 2023, entitled, "CDK9 INHIBITORS: a promising combination partner in the treatment of hematological malignancies."

9 Aug 2023

Yale researchers create "humanized" liver in living mice to study chronic liver diseases

Yale researchers have created a functional "humanized" liver in living mice that will help scientists find human-specific mechanisms for regulating cholesterol levels and potentially for treating chronic liver diseases afflicting tens of millions of people in the United States.

9 Aug 2023

GABA transfer between skin cells promotes melanoma initiation

The transfer of a neurotransmitter from one type of skin cell to another (melanocytes to keratinocytes) altered electrical activity and promoted melanoma initiation in preclinical models, according to results published in Cancer Discovery, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

9 Aug 2023

Hmga1 protein could be an important therapeutic target for osteoporosis

New research published in The FASEB Journal indicates that increasing the expression of a particular gene may help to prevent bone loss associated with postmenopausal osteoporosis.

9 Aug 2023

New tool can identify psoriasis patients at risk for psoriatic arthritis

In research published in Arthritis & Rheumatology, investigators developed and validated a tool called PRESTO that identifies patients with psoriasis who face an elevated risk for developing psoriatic arthritis and may therefore benefit from preventive therapies.

9 Aug 2023

Researchers design a probiotic to suppress autoimmunity in the brain

Brigham researchers are working on a new approach to target autoimmunity in the brain leverages designer bacteria to make treatment safer and more effective.

9 Aug 2023

Exercise apps could be a major tool to combat mental health crisis among healthcare workers

Simple home workouts using exercise apps can effectively reduce depressive symptoms in healthcare workers and could be a major tool to combat the global mental health crisis in the sector, says new University of British Columbia research.

9 Aug 2023

Deep-learning technology could help scientists to develop personalized immunotherapies and vaccines

Deep-learning technology developed by a team of Johns Hopkins engineers and cancer researchers can accurately predict cancer-related protein fragments that may trigger an immune system response.

9 Aug 2023

U-M researchers receive prestigious award for developing breakthrough surgical technology

A team of researchers from the University of Michigan’s College of Engineering and Medical School invented and developed histotripsy, and their efforts to bring it to the clinic to address human disease has earned them this year’s Distinguished University Innovator Award.

9 Aug 2023

Researchers develop antibody drugs from tobacco plants for cancer treatment

For the first time in Thailand, lecturers at Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences have successfully developed antibody from tobacco plants with inhibitory effects on the growth of cancer cells in laboratory animals.

9 Aug 2023

Particulate matter air pollution linked to increased cardiovascular disease death and disability worldwide

The impact of particulate matter air pollution on death and disability is on the rise worldwide, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

9 Aug 2023

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Low levels of vitamin K linked to poor lung function

Stem cell transplants may be a promising therapeutic against Alzheimer's, study shows

CDK9 inhibitors: A promising new treatment for hematological malignancies

Yale researchers create "humanized" liver in living mice to study chronic liver diseases

GABA transfer between skin cells promotes melanoma initiation

Hmga1 protein could be an important therapeutic target for osteoporosis

New tool can identify psoriasis patients at risk for psoriatic arthritis

Researchers design a probiotic to suppress autoimmunity in the brain

Exercise apps could be a major tool to combat mental health crisis among healthcare workers

Deep-learning technology could help scientists to develop personalized immunotherapies and vaccines

U-M researchers receive prestigious award for developing breakthrough surgical technology

Researchers develop antibody drugs from tobacco plants for cancer treatment

Particulate matter air pollution linked to increased cardiovascular disease death and disability worldwide

How does adherence to the DASH diet influence blood pressure?

Review examines visual disturbances among Parkinson’s disease patients

Are mushrooms an effective early dietary intervention for Alzheimer’s Disease?

Effects of COVID-19 quarantine on outcomes in individuals with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy

Are inflammatory bowel disease patients more at risk of colorectal cancer?

What are some recent advancements in proteomics-driven pancreatic oncology research?

Can CBT help type 2 diabetes and obesity patients implement lifestyle alterations?

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

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