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Speeding up Alzheimer's research: Progerin turbocharges cellular models for quicker drug screening

The study reveals that introducing progerin, a protein associated with accelerated aging, into cellular models of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) can hasten the development of AD-related traits. This innovative approach offers a more efficient method for studying AD mechanisms, potentially accelerating the discovery of new treatments.

31 Oct 2023

How next-gen sequencing is changing antibody drug discovery

New study outlines how next-generation sequencing (NGS) and machine-learning methods can revolutionize antibody discovery, particularly against SARS-CoV-2. The research demonstrates that NGS provides greater epitopic and paratopic diversity, enabling more effective identification and prioritization of therapeutic antibodies.

31 Oct 2023

New analysis debunks myth: NFL players don't live longer, especially linemen

This study challenges the notion that American football players live longer by examining factors like education, health, and socioeconomic status. The research finds that linemen have a shorter life expectancy compared to players in other positions and men with similar backgrounds.

31 Oct 2023

Gratitude may buffer the negative consequences of stress and improve cardiovascular outcomes

A study reveals that gratitude may buffer the negative physiological consequences of stress and overall improve cardiovascular outcomes.

31 Oct 2023

Mechanical thrombectomy found to be effective for high-risk pulmonary embolism

New research from the FLASH registry (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT03761173) shines a light on the effectiveness of large-bore mechanical thrombectomy in managing high-risk pulmonary embolism.

31 Oct 2023

Sickle cell disease patients willing to accept high risks for gene therapy cure

Individuals living with severe sickle cell disease (SCD) are highly interested in new, potentially curative gene therapy treatments and are willing to accept associated risks for a chance at a cure, according to a study published today in Blood Advances.

31 Oct 2023

Two-year diabetic eye screening could lead to treatment delays and sight loss

Extending the annual screen to two years for people in England considered at low risk of diabetic eye disease could lead to critical treatment delays and sight loss, according to research led by St George's, University of London and Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and involving Kingston University, London researchers and academics.

31 Oct 2023

Study reveals how SARS-CoV-2 alters mitochondria, leading to energy outages and organ failure

The lungs were once at the forefront of SARS-Cov-2 research, but as reports of organ failure and other serious complications poured in, scientists set out to discover how and why the respiratory virus was causing serious damage to the body's major organs, including the lungs.

31 Oct 2023

Study reveals direct link between high insulin levels and pancreatic cancer

A new study from researchers at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Medicine reveals a direct link between high insulin levels, common among patients with obesity and Type 2 diabetes, and pancreatic cancer.

31 Oct 2023

New study provides definitive evidence of executive function maturity in late adolescence

At what age does an adolescent start thinking as an adult? A new study published this week in Nature Communications presents some of the first definitive evidence that executive function - a set of cognitive skills underlying the ability to plan, seamlessly switch from task to task, resist tempting distractions and focus on a task at hand - usually matures by the time an individual turns 18 years old.

31 Oct 2023

Pilot Awards for Global Brain Health Leaders awarded to encourage innovative dementia research

Today, the Alzheimer's Association, Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), and the UK-based Alzheimer's Society announced the most recent awardees of the Pilot Awards for Global Brain Health Leaders, a competitive funding initiative dedicated to nurturing efforts and improving outcomes in the fields of brain health and dementia.

31 Oct 2023

Research develops guidelines to address staff unprofessional behaviors at work

Understanding why the NHS suffers from endemic levels of bullying and unprofessional behaviors could save the service £2.8 billion a year, according to a new investigation led by the University of Surrey.

31 Oct 2023

Higher risk of dental caries after surgical obesity treatment

Those who have had surgical obesity treatment have a higher risk of dental caries than before surgery. They also often experience a general decline in oral health.

31 Oct 2023

Osteoarthritis may be treatable and reversible, new study shows

Current osteoarthritis treatment manages symptoms rather than addressing the underlying disease, but a new University of Adelaide study has shown the condition may be treatable and reversible.

31 Oct 2023

Study shows unnecessary healthcare use by children with undiagnosed ADHD

The research was carried out by Dr Vibhore Prasad and other researchers working at the University of Nottingham and King's College London, funded by the Academy of Medical Sciences.

31 Oct 2023

Research highlights significant health disparities among older adults with a GED certificate

New research published earlier this month in the International Journal of Aging and Human Development has highlighted the significant health disparities among older adults with a General Education Development (GED) certificate compared to their peers with a high school diploma.

31 Oct 2023

Medical Research News

Speeding up Alzheimer's research: Progerin turbocharges cellular models for quicker drug screening

How next-gen sequencing is changing antibody drug discovery

New analysis debunks myth: NFL players don't live longer, especially linemen

Gratitude may buffer the negative consequences of stress and improve cardiovascular outcomes

Mechanical thrombectomy found to be effective for high-risk pulmonary embolism

Sickle cell disease patients willing to accept high risks for gene therapy cure

Two-year diabetic eye screening could lead to treatment delays and sight loss

Study reveals how SARS-CoV-2 alters mitochondria, leading to energy outages and organ failure

Study reveals direct link between high insulin levels and pancreatic cancer

New study provides definitive evidence of executive function maturity in late adolescence

Pilot Awards for Global Brain Health Leaders awarded to encourage innovative dementia research

Research develops guidelines to address staff unprofessional behaviors at work

Higher risk of dental caries after surgical obesity treatment

Osteoarthritis may be treatable and reversible, new study shows

Study shows unnecessary healthcare use by children with undiagnosed ADHD

Research highlights significant health disparities among older adults with a GED certificate

Antibiotics no longer effective in treating childhood infections in large parts of the world

Heat-related cardiovascular deaths in the U.S. to increase by mid-century

What is the course and stability of maternal depressive symptoms throughout the perinatal period?

New digital atlas reveals detailed stages of human fetal brain maturation

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

Automation in cell-based workflows

Data management challenges in scientific research

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