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Scientists uncover neural mechanisms used in planning

In pausing to think before making an important decision, we may imagine the potential outcomes of different choices we could make.

7 Jun 2024

New antioxidant biomaterial may provide relief to people living with chronic pancreatitis

Northwestern University researchers have developed a new antioxidant biomaterial that someday could provide much-needed relief to people living with chronic pancreatitis.

7 Jun 2024

Photo filters on social media linked to rising muscle dysmorphia among Canadian youth

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Toronto has unveiled a significant association between the use of photo filters on social media and increased symptoms of muscle dysmorphia among adolescents and young adults in Canada.

7 Jun 2024

Curcumin-based inhibition of thiol isomerases: A potential treatment for food allergies

Clinton Mathias, associate professor of nutritional sciences in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR), has discovered a potential new treatment for allergic reactions.

7 Jun 2024

Innovative therapeutic strategies for combating type 2 diabetes

One of the most confusing aspects for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus is that they have high fasting glucose levels.

7 Jun 2024

Novel therapeutic approach shows promise for frontotemporal dementia in pre-clinical trials

Pre-clinical trials: A new therapeutic approach for the severe condition uses modified viruses to replace a missing protein in the brain.

7 Jun 2024

Study reveals mechanism behind brain's response to oxygen deprivation and memory loss

When we learn something new, our brain cells (neurons) communicate with each other through electrical and chemical signals.

7 Jun 2024

New biological mechanism uncovered for treating breast cancer metastasis to the brain

A study led by researchers from the University of Arizona Cancer Center at UArizona Health Sciences identified a biological mechanism that could lead to more effective treatments for breast cancer that has metastasized to the brain.

7 Jun 2024

Targeting epigenetic enzymes in dendritic cells to improve cancer immunotherapy

Immunotherapy is one of the pillars in the fight against cancer and aims to enable the body's own immune system to fight a tumor.

7 Jun 2024

UQ researchers seek to improve the pathway for people returning to work after dust lung disease diagnosis

University of Queensland research is at the forefront of finding ways to improve the return to work for people diagnosed with dust lung disease.

7 Jun 2024

Mechanisms of aversive learning: How negative experiences shape neural circuits

'I'm not gonna do this again', we often say when faced with negative feedback, adverse effects, or disappointing outcomes. Thus, we attempt to learn from such negative experiences.

7 Jun 2024

Gene therapy trial: restored hearing in children with hereditary deafness

The safety and effectiveness of binaural adeno-associated virus 1 (AAV1)-human otoferlin (hOTOF) therapy in five children with autosomal recessive deafness 9 (DFNB9).

7 Jun 2024

Study finds service dogs reduce PTSD, anxiety, and depression in veterans

The associations between psychiatric service dog partnership and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among veterans.

7 Jun 2024

Does cannabis use cause erectile dysfunction?

Study found no causal link between cannabis use and erectile dysfunction or changes in sex hormone levels using Mendelian randomization analysis.

7 Jun 2024

Climate change policies neglect children's mental health and specific needs, study reveals

A recent study highlights the critical need for child-specific adaptation measures in climate change policies, revealing significant gaps in addressing children's health and mental well-being.

7 Jun 2024

InDevR and Sino Biological team up to deliver multiplexed analytical solutions for mRNA vaccine and cell & gene therapy

InDevR, Inc., a leader in analytical solutions for vaccine in-process and quality control testing, and Sino Biological, Inc., a biotechnology company listed on the Shenzhen stock exchange subsidiary ChiNext specializing in biological research reagents and related technical contract research services, today announced a new partnership to speed development of multiplexed assays for a broad range of vaccine, mRNA therapies and cell and gene therapy applications.

From Sino Biological Inc. 7 Jun 2024

Father's diet before conception can impact children's metabolic health, study finds

Research reveals that a father's high-fat diet can influence offspring's metabolic health through changes in sperm mitochondrial RNA, potentially leading to glucose intolerance.

7 Jun 2024

Genetic discovery reveals key to inflammatory diseases

Researchers discovered that a specific haplotype on chromosome 21 is linked to five inflammatory diseases, offering insights into potential new treatments.

7 Jun 2024

Curcumin nanoparticles show promise in treating neurodegenerative diseases

Review demonstrates curcumin's neuroprotective effects in neurodegenerative diseases, enhancing its potential through innovative nanoparticle formulations. This advancement could significantly improve treatments for diseases like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and Multiple Sclerosis.

6 Jun 2024

New brain scan tool reveals key insights into childhood brain development

Study demonstrates that the OPM-MEG tool effectively tracks brain development and neural oscillations in individuals aged 2 to 34, offering new insights into neurological health and development.

6 Jun 2024

Medical Research News

Scientists uncover neural mechanisms used in planning

New antioxidant biomaterial may provide relief to people living with chronic pancreatitis

Photo filters on social media linked to rising muscle dysmorphia among Canadian youth

Curcumin-based inhibition of thiol isomerases: A potential treatment for food allergies

Innovative therapeutic strategies for combating type 2 diabetes

Novel therapeutic approach shows promise for frontotemporal dementia in pre-clinical trials

Study reveals mechanism behind brain's response to oxygen deprivation and memory loss

New biological mechanism uncovered for treating breast cancer metastasis to the brain

Targeting epigenetic enzymes in dendritic cells to improve cancer immunotherapy

UQ researchers seek to improve the pathway for people returning to work after dust lung disease diagnosis

Mechanisms of aversive learning: How negative experiences shape neural circuits

Gene therapy trial: restored hearing in children with hereditary deafness

Study finds service dogs reduce PTSD, anxiety, and depression in veterans

Does cannabis use cause erectile dysfunction?

Climate change policies neglect children's mental health and specific needs, study reveals

InDevR and Sino Biological team up to deliver multiplexed analytical solutions for mRNA vaccine and cell & gene therapy

Father's diet before conception can impact children's metabolic health, study finds

Genetic discovery reveals key to inflammatory diseases

Curcumin nanoparticles show promise in treating neurodegenerative diseases

New brain scan tool reveals key insights into childhood brain development

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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