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Study identifies common skin bacterium as previously unknown culprit behind itch

Scientists at Harvard Medical School have shown for the first time that a common skin bacterium - Staphylococcus aureus - can cause itch by acting directly on nerve cells.

22 Nov 2023

Genetic vulnerability of leukemia cells uncovered

Leukemia is the most common type of cancer in children. Treatment involves intensive chemotherapy, which has severe side effects due to its non-specific mode of action.

22 Nov 2023

Giving iron intravenously before colorectal surgery improves outcomes for patients, study shows

Change in clinical practice would have clear benefits for patients undergoing major bowel surgery, according to analysis conducted by researchers from UCL and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.

22 Nov 2023

Antibiotics that target mitochondria may promote longevity

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 21, entitled, "Antibiotics that target mitochondria extend lifespan in C. elegans."

22 Nov 2023

COVID-19 pandemic linked to significant bone mineral density decrease in young adults

Results from a study published in the American Journal of Human Biology suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic has had negative effects on bone tissue - including both bone mineral density in the forearm and total bone mineral content.

22 Nov 2023

Stem cell transplantation proves to be safe and effective for knee osteoarthritis treatment

Cell therapy represents a potential regenerative treatment for osteoarthritis.

22 Nov 2023

Cosmic radiation and microgravity linked to erectile dysfunction in astronauts

During missions into space, astronauts are exposed to high levels of galactic cosmic radiation and weightlessness.

22 Nov 2023

Acoustic stimulation of the brain may ease persistent symptoms after mild traumatic brain injury

New research indicates that acoustic stimulation of the brain may ease persistent symptoms in individuals who experienced mild traumatic brain injury in the past.

22 Nov 2023

Whole grain consumption associated with slower memory decline in Black people

Black people who eat more foods with whole grains, including some breads and cereals, quinoa, and popcorn, may have a slower rate of memory decline compared to Black people who eat fewer whole grain foods, according to a study published in the November 22, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

22 Nov 2023

Gender concordance between patient and surgeon may not affect mortality rates, study finds

New research finds little evidence that post-surgical patient mortality is lower when patient and surgeon are the same gender.

22 Nov 2023

New insights into genetic risk factors for early breast cancer in women of Kazakh ethnicity

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on October 4, 2023, entitled, "Determination of genetic predisposition to early breast cancer in women of Kazakh ethnicity."

22 Nov 2023

Reducing cholesterol esters protects the brain against Alzheimer's-like damage

In Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, cognitive decline is driven by the overaccumulation of a normal brain protein known as tau.

22 Nov 2023

MRI scans reveal distinct brain changes in people with long COVID

People with long COVID exhibit patterns of changes in the brain that are different from fully recovered COVID-19 patients, according to research being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

22 Nov 2023

Anti-rheumatic drugs could have a preventive effect on autoimmune thyroid disease

Anti-rheumatic drugs used for rheumatoid arthritis might prevent the development of autoimmune thyroid disease, according to a new observational study by researchers from Karolinska Institutet published in the Journal of Internal Medicine.

22 Nov 2023

A novel theoretical framework for understanding and treating autism spectrum disorder

This study delves into the behavioral complexities of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by introducing the rigid-autonomous phase sequence (RAPS) formation concept.

22 Nov 2023

Study estimates hepatitis C infection seroprevalence in pregnant women

Researchers estimate the seroprevalence of hepatitis C virus in pregnant women globally and in World Health Organization-specific regions.

22 Nov 2023

Navigating the influencer landscape: The positive and negative effects of social media influencers on adolescents

Researchers assess previous research on the impact of social media influencers on adolescent health.

22 Nov 2023

Study finds among outpatients with mild to moderate COVID-19, treatment with fluvoxamine does not reduce duration of symptoms

Researchers investigate the effects of high-dose fluvoxamine among patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19.

22 Nov 2023

Researchers discover mechanism for memory storage in engram cells

What is the mechanism that allows our brains to incorporate new information about the world, and form memories? New work by a team of neuroscientists led by Dr Tomás Ryan from Trinity College Dublin shows that learning occurs through the continuous formation of new connectivity patterns between specific engram cells in different regions of the brain.

22 Nov 2023

Study links high dietary amino acid intake to increased type 2 diabetes risk

The association between dietary amino acid intake and the incidence of Type 2 diabetes.

22 Nov 2023

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Study identifies common skin bacterium as previously unknown culprit behind itch

Genetic vulnerability of leukemia cells uncovered

Giving iron intravenously before colorectal surgery improves outcomes for patients, study shows

Antibiotics that target mitochondria may promote longevity

COVID-19 pandemic linked to significant bone mineral density decrease in young adults

Stem cell transplantation proves to be safe and effective for knee osteoarthritis treatment

Cosmic radiation and microgravity linked to erectile dysfunction in astronauts

Acoustic stimulation of the brain may ease persistent symptoms after mild traumatic brain injury

Whole grain consumption associated with slower memory decline in Black people

Gender concordance between patient and surgeon may not affect mortality rates, study finds

New insights into genetic risk factors for early breast cancer in women of Kazakh ethnicity

Reducing cholesterol esters protects the brain against Alzheimer's-like damage

MRI scans reveal distinct brain changes in people with long COVID

Anti-rheumatic drugs could have a preventive effect on autoimmune thyroid disease

A novel theoretical framework for understanding and treating autism spectrum disorder

Study estimates hepatitis C infection seroprevalence in pregnant women

Navigating the influencer landscape: The positive and negative effects of social media influencers on adolescents

Study finds among outpatients with mild to moderate COVID-19, treatment with fluvoxamine does not reduce duration of symptoms

Researchers discover mechanism for memory storage in engram cells

Study links high dietary amino acid intake to increased type 2 diabetes risk

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

Automation in cell-based workflows

Data management challenges in scientific research

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