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Diverse gut bacteria could help fight cryptosporidiosis

The severity of a diarrheal disease could be down to the bacteria in your gut - according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

10 Nov 2023

Physical fitness during childhood impacts cerebellar structure in adolescence

Physical fitness since childhood is associated with cerebellar grey matter volume in adolescents.

10 Nov 2023

Data, Design, and Discovery: Andrew Buchanan's Impact on Biologics Innovation

Andrew Buchanan on the Future of Biologics and AI

10 Nov 2023

Brazzein and monellin: Safe alternatives to sugar, new research confirms

Toxicity assessments of monellin and brazzein.

10 Nov 2023

New insights into migraine etiology: the role of hepatocyte growth factor

The causal links between pro-inflammatory cytokine expression and migraine.

10 Nov 2023

Research redefines rheumatoid arthritis: Over 314,000 cells analyzed for precise treatment strategies

A new paper recently published in Nature, reported the examination of synovial tissue from the joints of nearly 80 people with RA, in combination with RNA sequencing and surface protein analyses.

10 Nov 2023

Diverse plant-based diets emerge as key to combating non-communicable diseases and climate change

The health and environmental benefits conferred by plant-based diets.

10 Nov 2023

Debate intensifies over vegan diets for children, pediatric associations weigh in

Evidence on vegan (VN) diets for pediatric and adolescent individuals.

10 Nov 2023

Developing a synthetic pathology framework: A step towards replacing animal testing

Researchers establish AnimalGAN as a reliable alternative for generating synthetic pathology data.

10 Nov 2023

Associations between screen time, exercise habits, and the onset of dementia, Parkinson's disease, and depression

Researchers explore the prospective link between screen time and the risk of developing dementia, Parkinson's disease, and depression.

10 Nov 2023

Is obesity an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

Researchers explore how obesity contributes to cardiovascular disease by investigating this association in low-risk people.

10 Nov 2023

Blooming health: Unfolding the petal-perfect virtues of edible flowers

A comprehensive review of the nutritional and therapeutic benefits of edible flowers highlights their role in health, food security, and environmental sustainability. This study provides insight into the nutritional content of flowers, their potential health benefits due to bioactive compounds, and innovative sustainable uses like phytoremediation and natural dyes.

9 Nov 2023

Ongoing study investigates if ultra-processed foods influence brain chemistry and obesity risk in young adults

Researchers are exploring how diets high in ultra-processed foods influence reward processing in the brain and potentially lead to increased food intake and obesity in young adults. This trial aims to clarify the effects of these foods on brain chemistry and decision-making during a critical developmental stage.

9 Nov 2023

Mucosal vaccine shows lasting defense against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron in primate study

In this groundbreaking study, researchers developed a mucosal adenoviral-vector vaccine, ChAd-SARS-CoV-2-S, which demonstrated sustained and robust immunity against a challenging Omicron variant in nonhuman primates, indicating a promising direction for durable COVID-19 protection strategies. Unlike traditional intramuscular vaccines, this mucosal vaccine elicited a comprehensive immune response, potentially paving the way for more effective and long-lasting COVID-19 vaccines.

9 Nov 2023

Pediatric viral threats surge in the 21st century: A call for One Health approach

Scoping review in "Pediatric Research" examines the rise of pediatric viral diseases in the 21st century and underscores the importance of a One Health approach, integrating human, animal, and ecosystem health, to combat these emerging and re-emerging infectious threats effectively.

9 Nov 2023

Allergies linked to heightened risk of long COVID, new review suggests

Systematic review indicates that pre-existing allergic conditions like asthma and allergic rhinitis may be linked to an increased risk of developing long COVID. Despite some evidence, the certainty remains low due to potential biases and confounding factors, highlighting the need for more rigorous research to determine the impact of these allergies on prolonged COVID-19 symptoms.

9 Nov 2023

SDF-4 protein shows promise for early detection of gastric cancer

A research team led by the Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine has discovered that the stromal cell-derived factor 4 (SDF-4) protein is a reliable cancer marker.

9 Nov 2023

Study finds even small changes in movement patterns can improve heart health

The study, supported by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and published in the European Heart Journal, is the first to assess how different movement patterns throughout the 24-hour day are linked to heart health.

9 Nov 2023

HMS immunologist unravels the mysteries of how the immune system communicates

The immune system is a crucial part of our survival, regularly fending off wide-ranging attacks on the body, both internal and external.

9 Nov 2023

UCLA researchers discover key step in cholesterol processing

UCLA researchers have described a previously unknown step in the complex process by which dietary cholesterol is processed in the intestines before being released into the bloodstream – potentially revealing a new pathway to target in cholesterol treatment.

9 Nov 2023

Medical Research News

Diverse gut bacteria could help fight cryptosporidiosis

Physical fitness during childhood impacts cerebellar structure in adolescence

Data, Design, and Discovery: Andrew Buchanan's Impact on Biologics Innovation

Brazzein and monellin: Safe alternatives to sugar, new research confirms

New insights into migraine etiology: the role of hepatocyte growth factor

Research redefines rheumatoid arthritis: Over 314,000 cells analyzed for precise treatment strategies

Diverse plant-based diets emerge as key to combating non-communicable diseases and climate change

Debate intensifies over vegan diets for children, pediatric associations weigh in

Developing a synthetic pathology framework: A step towards replacing animal testing

Associations between screen time, exercise habits, and the onset of dementia, Parkinson's disease, and depression

Is obesity an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

Blooming health: Unfolding the petal-perfect virtues of edible flowers

Ongoing study investigates if ultra-processed foods influence brain chemistry and obesity risk in young adults

Mucosal vaccine shows lasting defense against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron in primate study

Pediatric viral threats surge in the 21st century: A call for One Health approach

Allergies linked to heightened risk of long COVID, new review suggests

SDF-4 protein shows promise for early detection of gastric cancer

Study finds even small changes in movement patterns can improve heart health

HMS immunologist unravels the mysteries of how the immune system communicates

UCLA researchers discover key step in cholesterol processing

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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