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Healthy lifestyle may offset genetic risks for early death, study finds

Study found that both lifestyle and genetic factors independently influence lifespan, but a healthy lifestyle can reduce the impact of genetic predispositions toward a shorter life.

1 May 2024

Study uncovers molecular mechanism linking nonsense-mediated RNA decay to microcephaly

Nonsense-mediated RNA decay, or NMD, is an evolutionarily conserved molecular mechanism in which potentially defective messenger RNAs, or mRNAs (genetic material that instructs the body on how to make proteins), are degraded.

1 May 2024

Psilocybin found to be more effective than controls for treating depression symptoms

Psilocybin - the active ingredient in "magic" mushrooms - is a more effective treatment for symptoms of depression than controls, providing further support for its potential as an antidepressant, suggests a study published by The BMJ today.

1 May 2024

Brief episode of anger may negatively impact blood vessels' ability to relax

A brief episode of anger triggered by remembering past experiences may negatively impact the blood vessels' ability to relax, which is essential for proper blood flow, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

1 May 2024

Research identifies a unique protein fingerprint linked to very short sleep and increased diabetes risk

Study highlights the association between sleep duration and proteomic fingerprints, finding that very short sleep is linked to proteins involved in inflammation and cell death that increase the risk of diabetes mellitus (DM) but not coronary heart disease (CHD).

1 May 2024

Study reveals survival benefit from genome-matched cancer treatments in rural Maine

In 2016, The Jackson Laboratory (JAX), a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and at the forefront of cancer research, launched the Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative (MCGI) to bring the latest progress in cancer care to rural Maine patients.

1 May 2024

Menstrual cycle linked to injury risk in female footballers

Football players in England's top-tier WSL were six times more likely to experience a muscle injury in the days leading up to their period compared to when they were on their period, according to new research from UCL, the University of Bath and St. Mary's University.

1 May 2024

Nonmotor seizures goes undetected in pediatric emergency departments

A subtle type of seizure goes undetected two-thirds of the time in pediatric emergency departments, a new study shows.

1 May 2024

Popularity may negatively impact sleep in teenagers

Due to a later melatonin onset and increased alertness in the evening, teenagers often find it hard to fall asleep at a time that would allow them to clock up the recommended eight to 10 hours of sleep each night.

1 May 2024

Cancer-like cells found in clogged arteries aggravate atherosclerosis

Columbia University researchers have found cells inside clogged arteries share similarities with cancer and aggravate atherosclerosis, raising the possibility that anticancer drugs could be used to treat atherosclerosis and prevent heart attacks.

1 May 2024

Bio-Rad launches three StarBright Red Dyes and expands range of antibody markers conjugated to StarBright Violet Dyes to enhance immunology research

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Short and long sleep durations associated with higher diabetes incidence, study finds

Researchers identified plasma proteomic patterns associated with sleep duration and diabetes.

1 May 2024

Study links agricultural pesticide exposure to increased genetic variants in Parkinson’s disease

Genetic characteristics that influence the risk of Parkinson's disease (PD) due to pesticide exposure.

1 May 2024

Physical activity may reduce depression in those prone to internet overuse and emotional regulation difficulties

The mediating function of web addiction in the association between alexithymia and depressive symptoms.

1 May 2024

New VEGANScreener aims to boost diet quality among European vegans

Researchers developed VEGANScreener, a novel dietary assessment tool with 29 questions to evaluate diet quality among European vegans, aiming to address nutritional adequacies and support health care assessments.

1 May 2024

Avian flu crosses species, infecting cats and cattle in Texas and Kansas

A study in the CDC's Emerging Infectious Disease Journal reports the spread of H5N1 avian influenza among cats and dairy cattle in Texas and Kansas, showing systemic illness in cattle and significant fatalities in cats exposed to the virus through infected milk.

1 May 2024

Boosting physical fitness in youth linked to lower mental disorder risks

Study revealed that higher levels of cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular endurance, and muscular power in children and adolescents significantly lower the risks of developing anxiety, depression, and ADHD, suggesting that physical fitness plays a crucial protective role against mental disorders in youth.

1 May 2024

AI-enabled ECG system significantly reduces hospital mortality rates by identifying at-risk patients

A study in Nature Medicine evaluated an AI-enabled electrocardiogram (ECG) system's ability to identify hospitalized patients at risk of death, demonstrating its effectiveness in reducing mortality by enhancing the rapid response systems (RRS) through real-time alerts and risk stratification.

30 Apr 2024

Study investigates senescent phenotypes of human corneal endothelial cells upon UV-A exposure

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 8, entitled, "Senescent characteristics of human corneal endothelial cells upon ultraviolet-A exposure."

30 Apr 2024

Genes affecting worm behavior found to be relevant to neurological disease in humans

As an undergraduate student in The University of Texas at Arlington's Honors College, Hannah Selvarathinam knew she wanted to conduct research. Near the end of her first year at UTA, the Keller native reached out to the lab of biology Assistant Professor Piya Ghose.

30 Apr 2024

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Healthy lifestyle may offset genetic risks for early death, study finds

Study uncovers molecular mechanism linking nonsense-mediated RNA decay to microcephaly

Psilocybin found to be more effective than controls for treating depression symptoms

Brief episode of anger may negatively impact blood vessels' ability to relax

Research identifies a unique protein fingerprint linked to very short sleep and increased diabetes risk

Study reveals survival benefit from genome-matched cancer treatments in rural Maine

Menstrual cycle linked to injury risk in female footballers

Nonmotor seizures goes undetected in pediatric emergency departments

Popularity may negatively impact sleep in teenagers

Cancer-like cells found in clogged arteries aggravate atherosclerosis

Bio-Rad launches three StarBright Red Dyes and expands range of antibody markers conjugated to StarBright Violet Dyes to enhance immunology research

Short and long sleep durations associated with higher diabetes incidence, study finds

Study links agricultural pesticide exposure to increased genetic variants in Parkinson’s disease

Physical activity may reduce depression in those prone to internet overuse and emotional regulation difficulties

New VEGANScreener aims to boost diet quality among European vegans

Avian flu crosses species, infecting cats and cattle in Texas and Kansas

Boosting physical fitness in youth linked to lower mental disorder risks

AI-enabled ECG system significantly reduces hospital mortality rates by identifying at-risk patients

Study investigates senescent phenotypes of human corneal endothelial cells upon UV-A exposure

Genes affecting worm behavior found to be relevant to neurological disease in humans

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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