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Novel model predicts climate change effects on malaria transmission in Africa

A new model for predicting the effects of climate change on malaria transmission in Africa could lead to more targeted interventions to control the disease according to a new study.

8 May 2024

APOE4 gene linked to early onset Alzheimer's, target for therapeutic intervention

A study published in Nature Medicine delineates how APOE4 homozygosity distinctly accelerates Alzheimer's disease pathology and biomarkers from the age of 55, suggesting a unique form of the disease and a potential focus for targeted therapies.

8 May 2024

Olive oil – 7 grams per day may keep the dementia away!

A large-scale study published in JAMA Network Open shows that daily consumption of seven or more grams of olive oil can reduce dementia-related mortality by 28% among American adults, underscoring the role of dietary habits in managing age-related cognitive decline.

8 May 2024

Study shows cows harbor both human and avian flu receptors in their mammary glands

Study investigates the expression of influenza A virus (IAV) receptors in bovine respiratory, cerebral, and mammary tissues, revealing significant localization of human and duck receptors in mammary glands and predominant chicken receptors in the respiratory tract, which may influence the transmission and pathogenesis of IAV in cattle.

8 May 2024

New Quartet nanocage vaccine shows promise against coronavirus variants

Researchers have developed a novel vaccination approach using Quartet nanocages that display receptor-binding domains (RBDs) from different sarbecoviruses, showing enhanced immune responses and potential protection against diverse coronavirus strains including SARS-CoV-2 and its variants.

8 May 2024

Analysis reveals composition of counterfeit pills in Rhode Island's illicit drug supply

A new analysis revealed the frequency of potentially lethal substances, such as fentanyl and xylazine, in counterfeit pills that had been circulating in Rhode Island's illicit drug supply.

7 May 2024

New research investigates whether adequate sleep can help prevent osteoporosis

As part of the University of Colorado Department of Medicine's annual Research Day, held on April 23, faculty member Christine Swanson, MD, MCR, described her National Institutes of Health-funded clinical research on whether adequate sleep can help prevent osteoporosis.

7 May 2024

Protein marker unveiled for identifying blood vessel repair cells

Researchers have discovered a protein marker to help identify cells able to repopulate in patients with damaged blood vessels.

7 May 2024

AI-driven model identifies potent cancer-killing immune cells for personalized immunotherapy

Using artificial intelligence, Ludwig Cancer Research scientists have developed a powerful predictive model for identifying the most potent cancer killing immune cells for use in cancer immunotherapies.

7 May 2024

Firefighters at increased risk of prostate cancer due to chemical exposures, study reveals

Firefighters may have an increased risk of prostate cancer due to on-the-job chemical exposures, according to new research from the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health and University of Michigan in collaboration with fire service partners and researchers around the country through the Fire Fighter Cancer Cohort Study.

7 May 2024

Wayne State University researcher receives NIH grant to tackle diabetic eye infections

Fu-Shin Yu, Ph.D., professor of ophthalmology, visual and anatomical sciences in the Wayne State University School of Medicine, received an award from the National Eye Institute of the National Institutes of Health for his study aiming to reverse the adverse effects of diabetes on eyesight.

7 May 2024

New PET imaging agent shows promise in visualizing lesions in clear cell renal cell cancer patients

A novel investigational PET imaging agent can rapidly and accurately visualize lesions in clear cell renal cell cancer (ccRCC) patients according to new research published in the May issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

7 May 2024

New physicians' performance in board certification exams predicts patient outcomes

How do we know whether newly minted doctors have what it takes to prevent patient deaths?

7 May 2024

Exploring associations between NMR-measured biomarkers and accelerated aging in cardiac catheterization patients

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 8, entitled, "Associations among NMR-measured inflammatory and metabolic biomarkers and accelerated aging in cardiac catheterization patients."

7 May 2024

Unraveling the complex pathology of gastric cancer: TP53 loss and extrinsic risk factors

GC ranks as the fifth most common and fourth deadliest cancer worldwide, presenting significant health challenges, particularly in China where it is most prevalent and accounts for nearly half of newly diagnosed and death cases.

7 May 2024

Study reveals perceived risk of weekly cannabis use among women of childbearing age with disabilities

A growing number of states and territories in the United States have legalized medical and recreational cannabis use.

7 May 2024

New study highlights sharp rise in exposures to synthetic cannabis products among youth

A sharp rise in exposures to synthetic cannabis products among youth - some leading to hospitalization - highlights the need for increased education around the dangers of exposure and increased focus on safe storage and packaging, according to pediatricians and researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital and the Central Ohio Poison Center.

7 May 2024

Study uncovers genetic link between height growth during puberty and long-term health in adulthood

A genetic link between height growth during puberty and long-term health in adulthood has been identified by a new study from the University of Surrey and the University of Pennsylvania.

7 May 2024

Bacterial fatty acid metabolite identified as key player in immune regulation

Gut microbiota or the population of microbial inhabitants in the intestine, plays a key role in digestion and maintenance of overall health.-

7 May 2024

Enzyme implicated in telomere repair offers new avenues for cancer therapy

A new study led by University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center researchers shows that an enzyme called PARP1 is involved in repair of telomeres, the lengths of DNA that protect the tips of chromosomes, and that impairing this process can lead to telomere shortening and genomic instability that can cause cancer.

7 May 2024

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Novel model predicts climate change effects on malaria transmission in Africa

APOE4 gene linked to early onset Alzheimer's, target for therapeutic intervention

Olive oil – 7 grams per day may keep the dementia away!

Study shows cows harbor both human and avian flu receptors in their mammary glands

New Quartet nanocage vaccine shows promise against coronavirus variants

Analysis reveals composition of counterfeit pills in Rhode Island's illicit drug supply

New research investigates whether adequate sleep can help prevent osteoporosis

Protein marker unveiled for identifying blood vessel repair cells

AI-driven model identifies potent cancer-killing immune cells for personalized immunotherapy

Firefighters at increased risk of prostate cancer due to chemical exposures, study reveals

Wayne State University researcher receives NIH grant to tackle diabetic eye infections

New PET imaging agent shows promise in visualizing lesions in clear cell renal cell cancer patients

New physicians' performance in board certification exams predicts patient outcomes

Exploring associations between NMR-measured biomarkers and accelerated aging in cardiac catheterization patients

Unraveling the complex pathology of gastric cancer: TP53 loss and extrinsic risk factors

Study reveals perceived risk of weekly cannabis use among women of childbearing age with disabilities

New study highlights sharp rise in exposures to synthetic cannabis products among youth

Study uncovers genetic link between height growth during puberty and long-term health in adulthood

Bacterial fatty acid metabolite identified as key player in immune regulation

Enzyme implicated in telomere repair offers new avenues for cancer therapy

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

How microplastics and bacteria interact to drive antibiotic resistance

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