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Everyday chemicals linked to increased cancer risk, especially in women

This study identifies links between exposure to chemicals like PFAS, parabens, and phenols and increased cancer risk, particularly among women and across racial groups. The findings spotlight the role of environmental toxins in hormone-related cancers, suggesting new avenues for cancer prevention and mitigation strategies.

24 Sep 2023

Exercise boosts immune defense in Lynch syndrome patients

Aerobic exercise, specifically cycling, shows promise in reducing inflammation and boosting immune responses in the colonic tissue of Lynch syndrome patients, a group at high risk for colorectal cancer. The study suggests that regular exercise may offer a preventive approach for this patient population, though further randomized trials are needed.

24 Sep 2023

Study reveals non-coding genetic variants associated with Alzheimer’s disease functioning in microglia

Scientists studying Alzheimer's disease (AD) have identified thousands of genetic variants in the genome in the development of this progressive neurodegenerative disease.

23 Sep 2023

Certain gut microbes may be linked to skeletal health

There is growing evidence that a relative abundance of certain gut microbes may be related to skeletal health, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Endocrinology.

22 Sep 2023

Photobiomodulation in sleep has more therapeutic effects for Alzheimer's disease than in wakefulness

It is well known that sleep is the best medication. However, it is still unknown why the brain recovers better in sleep and whether these processes can be controlled.

22 Sep 2023

Rare genetic variants involved in male-pattern hair loss identified

A receding hairline, a total loss of hair from the crown, and ultimately, the classical horseshoe-shaped pattern of baldness: Previous research into male pattern hair loss, also termed androgenetic alopecia, has implicated multiple common genetic variants.

22 Sep 2023

Mechanoresilient cancer cells more prone to metastasis

The ability of cancer cells to metastasize, or spread from one part of the body to another, is one of the reasons why cancer can be extremely challenging to treat.

22 Sep 2023

Researchers identify key regulators involved in genesis of multiple sclerosis lesions

By means of CRISPR screening, LMU researchers have provided the first ever comprehensive molecular characterization of T cell infiltration into the central nervous system of people with MS.

22 Sep 2023

Cellular crosstalk between mother and offspring is more complex than expected

Scientists have known for decades that pregnancy requires a mother's body to adjust so that her immune system does not attack the growing fetus as if it were a hostile foreign invader.

22 Sep 2023

Tirzepatide superior to semaglutide for blood sugar control and body weight loss

A new meta-analysis combining 22 studies, to be presented at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Hamburg, Germany (2-6 October), shows that tirzepatide is superior to semaglutide for both control of blood sugar and in terms of amount of body weight lost by patients.

22 Sep 2023

Peptide vaccine targets H3K27M mutation in midline gliomas, shows promise in early trials

Tumor vaccines can help the body fight cancer. These vaccines alert the patient's immune system to proteins that are carrying cancer-typical alterations.

22 Sep 2023

Social relationships buffer the effects of negative childhood experiences on frailty

Frailty is a serious concern in later-life adults due to its association with additional health risks including disability, falls, hospitalization and mortality.

22 Sep 2023

New anticancer treatment technology targets cancer cell lysosomes and overcomes drug resistance

A groundbreaking anticancer treatment technology that selectively targets cancer cell lysosomes and overcomes drug resistance has been developed by Professor Ja-Hyoung Ryu and his research team in the Department of Chemistry at UNIST.

22 Sep 2023

Omics analysis identifies new biomarkers for predicting mortality in patients with pneumonia

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a major infectious disease worldwide and contributes to high mortality and massive economic burden. Hospital mortality among the severe CAP (SCAP) remains high, ranging from 25% to more than 50%.

22 Sep 2023

Fruit flies make decisions based on expected rewards, study finds

Like many collectors of L.P. records, James Fitzgerald's brother-in-law has a favorite store where he consistently finds the best vinyl for his collection.

22 Sep 2023

Physical activity patterns associated with changes in cardiometabolic risk factors during adolescence

A follow-up study found unfavorable changes in glucose metabolism, HDL cholesterol levels, and body mass index in adolescents whose physical activity decreased between the ages of 15 and 19. Reduced blood pressure were observed among adolescents with increased physical activity.

22 Sep 2023

Discovery lead to better methods for reducing mosquito-to-human transmission of deadly viruses

Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have made an important finding about Aedes aegypti mosquitoes - one that could one day lead to better methods for reducing the mosquito-to-human transmission of dengue, yellow fever, Zika, and other harmful and sometimes deadly viruses.

22 Sep 2023

Medical Research News

Everyday chemicals linked to increased cancer risk, especially in women

Exercise boosts immune defense in Lynch syndrome patients

Study reveals non-coding genetic variants associated with Alzheimer’s disease functioning in microglia

Certain gut microbes may be linked to skeletal health

Photobiomodulation in sleep has more therapeutic effects for Alzheimer's disease than in wakefulness

Rare genetic variants involved in male-pattern hair loss identified

Mechanoresilient cancer cells more prone to metastasis

Researchers identify key regulators involved in genesis of multiple sclerosis lesions

Cellular crosstalk between mother and offspring is more complex than expected

Tirzepatide superior to semaglutide for blood sugar control and body weight loss

Peptide vaccine targets H3K27M mutation in midline gliomas, shows promise in early trials

Social relationships buffer the effects of negative childhood experiences on frailty

New anticancer treatment technology targets cancer cell lysosomes and overcomes drug resistance

Omics analysis identifies new biomarkers for predicting mortality in patients with pneumonia

Fruit flies make decisions based on expected rewards, study finds

Physical activity patterns associated with changes in cardiometabolic risk factors during adolescence

Discovery lead to better methods for reducing mosquito-to-human transmission of deadly viruses

Research provides a better understanding of how light stimulates the brain

Researchers find a promising drug candidate for the treatment of ALS

COVID-19 pandemic has increased mental health burden on family and friends of patients

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

Automation in cell-based workflows

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