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Enhancing the ability of natural killer cells to combat hematologic malignancies

A new study reveals a groundbreaking approach to immunotherapy, demonstrating that blocking the interaction between the CD300A receptor and phosphatidylserine (PS) significantly enhances the ability of human natural killer (NK) cells to lyse hematologic malignancies (HMs).

9 May 2024

Study uncovers sex-based disparities in liver transplant survival rates

Liver transplantation is a life-saving option for those with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most prevalent type of liver cancer.

9 May 2024

Understanding aging through stochastic changes in cells

Aging clocks can measure the biological age of humans with high precision. Biological age can be influenced by environmental factors such as smoking or diet, thus deviating from the chronological age that is calculated using the date of birth.

9 May 2024

Research shows the impact of social deprivation and distance on pulmonary fibrosis survival

Patients with pulmonary fibrosis from the poorest areas had more severe symptoms by the time they saw a hospital doctor and had a poorer survival rate than those living in wealthier areas, according to the new research.

9 May 2024

New tool leverages AI to predict suicidal thoughts and behaviors

A new assessment tool that leverages powerful artificial intelligence was able to predict whether participants exhibited suicidal thoughts and behaviors using a quick and simple combination of variables.

9 May 2024

Oral rinse shows promise in early detection of gastric cancer

A simple oral rinse could provide early detection of gastric cancer, the fourth-leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, according to a study scheduled for presentation at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2024.

9 May 2024

Innovative endoscopic treatment targets hunger hormone for weight loss

A new weight-loss treatment could be on the horizon with an innovative endoscopic procedure that ablates (burns) the stomach lining to reduce production of ghrelin, a hormone that triggers hunger, resulting in decreased appetite and significant weight loss, according to a first-in-human trial to be presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2024.

9 May 2024

Study shows steep rise in colorectal cancer among younger populations

Colorectal cancer incidence has steadily increased among younger people in the U.S. over the last two decades, with the youngest seeing the most dramatic jumps, according to a study scheduled for presentation at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2024.

9 May 2024

Study reveals altered protein rhythms linked to metabolic disorders in night shift workers

Just a few days on a night shift schedule throws off protein rhythms related to blood glucose regulation, energy metabolism and inflammation, processes that can influence the development of chronic metabolic conditions.

9 May 2024

UT Health San Antonio leads effort for developing oral vaccine against chlamydia

The study of a novel oral vaccine that could protect against chlamydia infection has been awarded approximately $11 million in National Institutes of Health funding over five years through a cooperative agreements research project grant, known as a U01 grant.

9 May 2024

Researchers discover potential new treatment for alopecia areata

Researchers at MIT, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Harvard Medical School have developed a potential new treatment for alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder that causes hair loss and affects people of all ages, including children.

9 May 2024

Ensemble deep learning models enhance early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease using neuroimaging data

The developments in ensemble deep learning (EDL) models used to characterize and estimate AD.

9 May 2024

Relaxation interventions can be offered to lactating parents who would like to improve milk supply and increase well-being

A recent study in JAMA Pediatrics explored the utility of relaxation therapy in increasing milk production in human mothers.

9 May 2024

Increase in sedentary time from childhood causes progressing heart enlargement, new study shows

A recent study investigated whether sedentary time (ST), light-intensity physical activity (LPA), and moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activity (MVPA) during childhood and young adulthood influence cardiac structure and function.

9 May 2024

Placental DNA methylation patterns altered by pregnancy air pollution exposure, research reveals

The relationship between prenatal air pollutant exposure concentrations and changes in placental deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) methylation.

9 May 2024

Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods linked to elevated mortality risk

The relationship between ultra-processed food (UPF) intake and all-cause and cause-specific death.

9 May 2024

Novel bispecific antibodies show promise against evolving SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers developed bispecific antibodies targeting both the N-terminal and receptor binding domains of SARS-CoV-2, demonstrating significant neutralization across various Omicron variants, suggesting potential for new COVID-19 treatments.

9 May 2024

Heightened risk of adverse neonatal outcomes from prenatal exposure to both cannabis and nicotine

A recent JAMA Network Open study found that combined prenatal use of nicotine and cannabis significantly increases risks for adverse perinatal outcomes, such as higher rates of hypertensive disease, preterm delivery, and elevated infant mortality compared to using neither or only one substance.

9 May 2024

Ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of death in long-term study

Higher consumption of most ultra-processed foods is linked to a slightly higher risk of death, with ready-to-eat meat, poultry, and seafood based products, sugary drinks, dairy based desserts, and highly processed breakfast foods showing the strongest associations, finds a 30-year US study in The BMJ today.

8 May 2024

Superagers' brains resist age-related decline, study finds

Researchers explored brain white matter integrity in superagers, older adults with exceptional cognitive abilities, finding that while overall white matter health showed no significant differences, superagers displayed superior microstructure in frontal regions, potentially explaining their resistance to cognitive decline.

8 May 2024

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Enhancing the ability of natural killer cells to combat hematologic malignancies

Study uncovers sex-based disparities in liver transplant survival rates

Understanding aging through stochastic changes in cells

Research shows the impact of social deprivation and distance on pulmonary fibrosis survival

New tool leverages AI to predict suicidal thoughts and behaviors

Oral rinse shows promise in early detection of gastric cancer

Innovative endoscopic treatment targets hunger hormone for weight loss

Study shows steep rise in colorectal cancer among younger populations

Study reveals altered protein rhythms linked to metabolic disorders in night shift workers

UT Health San Antonio leads effort for developing oral vaccine against chlamydia

Researchers discover potential new treatment for alopecia areata

Ensemble deep learning models enhance early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease using neuroimaging data

Relaxation interventions can be offered to lactating parents who would like to improve milk supply and increase well-being

Increase in sedentary time from childhood causes progressing heart enlargement, new study shows

Placental DNA methylation patterns altered by pregnancy air pollution exposure, research reveals

Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods linked to elevated mortality risk

Novel bispecific antibodies show promise against evolving SARS-CoV-2 variants

Heightened risk of adverse neonatal outcomes from prenatal exposure to both cannabis and nicotine

Ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of death in long-term study

Superagers' brains resist age-related decline, study finds

Advancing Motor Neuron Disease Diagnosis with Non-Invasive Ultrasound and AI

How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

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