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Engineered E. coli optimizes targeted tumor cell killing and improves biosafety

Live bacteria can be applied in cancer therapy given their ability to deplete nutrients and induce cell death in tumors.

1 Jul 2024

Study uncovers the role of mGluR1 in pruning early neural connections

Not everything in the brain is meant to last. As our brains assemble, trillions of neural connections have to be built or torn down at the right time and place.

1 Jul 2024

Study shows the potential of heat treatments to promote healthier aging

New research performed with mice suggests that daily time in a warm environment such as a sauna might help older adults, especially women, combat age-related obesity and insulin resistance.

1 Jul 2024

Research paves way for new forms of immunotherapy to treat people with Merkel cell cancer

Scientists behind a new type of immunotherapy are demonstrating significant effects in laboratory experiments in cell samples from patients with the aggressive form of skin cancer, Merkel cell carcinoma.

1 Jul 2024

Study provides new clues in the understanding of how antibiotic resistance spreads

A study at Umeå University, Sweden, provides new clues in the understanding of how antibiotic resistance spreads.

1 Jul 2024

Study finds specific gut microbiota signature is associated with vulnerability to food addiction

Researchers of a recent study published in Gut explored gut microbial involvement in food addiction-related processes.

1 Jul 2024

UK coronary heart disease drops 30%, but other heart conditions rise

Researchers investigated the overall incidence of cardiovascular disease in the United Kingdom from 2000 to 2019.

1 Jul 2024

Regulatory T cells exist as large, mobile population that travels through body to repair damaged tissue

Researchers investigated populations of regulatory T cells, a type of white blood cell, in various tissues.

1 Jul 2024

Efficacy of acupuncture in improving sleep quality for Parkinson's patients

Whether acupuncture improves sleep quality in Parkinson's patients.

1 Jul 2024

New study reveals ketogenic diet's role in combating obesity

Researchers showed that ketogenic diet (KD)-induced bile acids (BAs) are protective against obesity.

1 Jul 2024

Neanderthal child with Down syndrome reveals ancient caregiving practices

Research reveals that Neanderthals provided extensive caregiving, allowing a child with Down syndrome and congenital ear pathology to survive for at least six years, highlighting their complex social structures.

1 Jul 2024

Nasty neighbor effect: People compete more with those in their group than outsiders

Study reveals that people exhibit in-group favoritism by cooperating with members of their group, but also show increased competition against them in resource-conflict scenarios.

1 Jul 2024

Rural teens face higher obesity risk with lower alcohol consumption compared to urban peers

Adolescents from rural areas in the US are at a higher risk of obesity at lower alcohol consumption levels compared to their urban counterparts, highlighting a significant locality disparity.

1 Jul 2024

Ethanolic extracts from olive leaves show promise in combating cancer and infections

A recent study in Antioxidants reveals that ethanolic extracts from Greek and Spanish olive leaves exhibit high antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anticancer properties, with Greek extracts showing greater efficacy. This suggests potential healthcare applications, particularly as antimicrobial agents and melanoma treatments.

30 Jun 2024

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Engineered E. coli optimizes targeted tumor cell killing and improves biosafety

Study uncovers the role of mGluR1 in pruning early neural connections

Study shows the potential of heat treatments to promote healthier aging

Research paves way for new forms of immunotherapy to treat people with Merkel cell cancer

Study provides new clues in the understanding of how antibiotic resistance spreads

Study finds specific gut microbiota signature is associated with vulnerability to food addiction

UK coronary heart disease drops 30%, but other heart conditions rise

Regulatory T cells exist as large, mobile population that travels through body to repair damaged tissue

Efficacy of acupuncture in improving sleep quality for Parkinson's patients

New study reveals ketogenic diet's role in combating obesity

Neanderthal child with Down syndrome reveals ancient caregiving practices

Nasty neighbor effect: People compete more with those in their group than outsiders

Rural teens face higher obesity risk with lower alcohol consumption compared to urban peers

Ethanolic extracts from olive leaves show promise in combating cancer and infections

Pristimerin induces apoptosis in non-small cell lung cancer by targeting thioredoxin reductase

Global burden of heart failure: prevalence, incidence, and risk factors unveiled

Plant-based meats may boost heart health despite being ultra-processed, study finds

How lifestyle and air pollution patterns affect mortality

Eating baby carrots three times a week raises skin carotenoid levels in young adults

Baby-led weaning provides adequate calories for infant growth, study finds

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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