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Study demonstrates a feasible way to expand germline genetic testing for cancer patients

A new University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study published in JCO Precision Oncology demonstrates a feasible way to expand germline genetic testing for patients with cancer.

27 Feb 2024

Study finds metabolic checkpoint PHGDH as potential target to modulate tumor-associated macrophages

A study by a scientific team from the University of Vienna and the MedUni Vienna, recently published in the top-class journal Cellular & Molecular Immunology, has a promising result from tumor research: The enzyme phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase (PHDGH) acts as a metabolic checkpoint in the function of tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) and thus on tumor growth.

27 Feb 2024

Hedonic overdrive model best explains high-fat diet-induced obesity in mice

High-fat diets cause obesity in male mice. The underlying mechanism, however, remains controversial. After assessing three contrasting ideas, researchers have determined that the hedonic overdrive model provides the best fit, according to a new study published in the journal Obesity, The Obesity Society's (TOS) flagship journal.

27 Feb 2024

Second-line treatment for drug-resistant tuberculosis is as effective as first-line medicines

Patients who have drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) have a similar microbiological response to bedaquiline-based second-line medications as patients with drug-sensitive TB taking first-line regimens, according to researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York and GHESKIO Centers in Haiti.

27 Feb 2024

Study links poor sleep with muscle dysmorphia symptoms in adolescents and young adults

Getting enough sleep is crucial for our body to maintain vital health functions and is especially important for the growth and development of adolescents and young adults.

27 Feb 2024

Ancient Eastern Arabians developed malaria resistance through agriculture, study finds

People living in ancient Eastern Arabia appear to have developed resistance to malaria following the appearance of agriculture in the region around five thousand years ago, a new study reveals.

27 Feb 2024

Bio-Rad launches vericheck ddPCR replication competent lentivirus and replication competent AAV kits for cell and gene therapy production

Rapid, Sensitive, and Validated Detection of Viral Replication Genes Using Droplet Digital™ PCR During Cell and Gene Therapy Production.

From Bio-Rad Laboratories 27 Feb 2024

Optibrium launches a metabolism prediction software platform tailored to DMPK scientists

Semeta™ offers high sensitivity and superior precision for the prediction of Phase I and II metabolic routes, sites, products and liabilities in early drug discove.ry

From Optibrium Ltd. 27 Feb 2024

Smartphone addiction fuels loneliness and reduces well-being, study finds

How loneliness mediates the link between excessive smartphone use or addiction.

27 Feb 2024

Proximity to unhealthy food environments raises heart failure risk

Living close to pubs, bars and fast-food restaurats may lead to a higher risk of heart failure, according to new research published today in Circulation: Heart Failure, an American Heart Association journal.

27 Feb 2024

Aston University and PDA collaboration to examine pharmacists' expanded duties in healthcare

A partnership between Aston University and the Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) is to examine the feasibility of extending pharmacists' duties to include more healthcare interventions, such as blood pressure checks and cholesterol screening.

27 Feb 2024

Abdominal fat's impact on brain health more pronounced in middle-aged men at high risk of Alzheimer's

The impact of abdominal fat on brain health and cognition is generally more pronounced in middle-aged men at high risk of Alzheimer's disease as opposed to women, according to researchers at Rutgers Health.

27 Feb 2024

Mapping the brain: How cell types and location influence Parkinson’s disease

A single-cell spatial transcriptome analysis on murine brain expression in age and disease using a Parkinson's disease.

27 Feb 2024

Better cognition and academic performance are associated with Mediterranean diet adherence

The relationship between various Mediterranean-style eating patterns and cognitive and academic performance.

27 Feb 2024

UK lags in cancer treatment compared to other countries

People in the UK were treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy less often than in comparable countries and faced long waits for treatments, according to two new studies published in The Lancet Oncology.

26 Feb 2024

UMSOM wins $3.5 million BARDA contract to develop animals models for radiation research

University of Maryland School of Medicine Dean Mark T. Gladwin, MD, announced today that UMSOM faculty scientists have been selected as key contractors by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), for the federal agency's Radiation Nuclear Animal Model Development program.

26 Feb 2024

Research unveils major discovery in gut-brain axis communication

The mechanisms by which antidepressants and other emotion-focused medications work could be reconsidered due to an important new breakthrough in the understanding of how the gut communicates with the brain.

26 Feb 2024

Croatian sea fennel may contain a treasure trove of preservative and anti-aging metabolites

A study in Foods journal finds that Croatian sea fennel's essential oils and hydrolats exhibit significant anti-aging potential, differing chemically and functionally from French sea fennel, suggesting unique cosmetic applications.

26 Feb 2024

Cognitive behavioral therapy helps prevent postpartum mental health challenges in low-resource settings

Results from a large clinical trial funded by the National Institutes of Health show that an intervention for anxiety provided to pregnant women living in Pakistan significantly reduced the likelihood of the women developing moderate-to-severe anxiety, depression, or both six weeks after birth.

26 Feb 2024

Spirulina shows promise in battling heart disease and diabetes

Researchers show Spirulina's therapeutic benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic properties, can significantly lower cardiovascular disease risk.

26 Feb 2024

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Study demonstrates a feasible way to expand germline genetic testing for cancer patients

Study finds metabolic checkpoint PHGDH as potential target to modulate tumor-associated macrophages

Hedonic overdrive model best explains high-fat diet-induced obesity in mice

Second-line treatment for drug-resistant tuberculosis is as effective as first-line medicines

Study links poor sleep with muscle dysmorphia symptoms in adolescents and young adults

Ancient Eastern Arabians developed malaria resistance through agriculture, study finds

Bio-Rad launches vericheck ddPCR replication competent lentivirus and replication competent AAV kits for cell and gene therapy production

Optibrium launches a metabolism prediction software platform tailored to DMPK scientists

Smartphone addiction fuels loneliness and reduces well-being, study finds

Proximity to unhealthy food environments raises heart failure risk

Aston University and PDA collaboration to examine pharmacists' expanded duties in healthcare

Abdominal fat's impact on brain health more pronounced in middle-aged men at high risk of Alzheimer's

Mapping the brain: How cell types and location influence Parkinson’s disease

Better cognition and academic performance are associated with Mediterranean diet adherence

UK lags in cancer treatment compared to other countries

UMSOM wins $3.5 million BARDA contract to develop animals models for radiation research

Research unveils major discovery in gut-brain axis communication

Croatian sea fennel may contain a treasure trove of preservative and anti-aging metabolites

Cognitive behavioral therapy helps prevent postpartum mental health challenges in low-resource settings

Spirulina shows promise in battling heart disease and diabetes

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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