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Metabolic dysfunction found in mouse models of neurodevelopmental disorders

Mouse models of neurodevelopmental disorders possess unique, sex-specific metabolic dysfunctions, according to a new study in eNeuro.

1 Apr 2021

Mind wandering may influence the current levels of optimism and mood

Scientists from The University of Western Australia have examined people’s thought patterns when their mind wanders and found a link to their level of optimism and happiness.

1 Apr 2021

Researchers develop a recombinant SARS-CoV-2 receptor-binding domain trimer vaccine candidate

New research deals with the development of RBD trimer as a potent target for SARS-CoV-2 subunit vaccines. This study revealed the development of a trimeric RBD subunit vaccine candidate that could induce strong humoral and cellular immune responses in nonhuman primates (NHPs), namely, rhesus macaques.

1 Apr 2021

Specific gene may play a causal role in heart disease independent of cholesterol levels

High cholesterol is the most commonly understood cause of atherosclerosis, a hardening of the arteries that raises the risk of heart attack and stroke.

1 Apr 2021

Study shows that attention and working memory share the same neural mechanisms

In 1890, psychologist William James described attention as the spotlight we shine not only on the world around us, but also on the contents of our minds.

1 Apr 2021

New sweat stickers may streamline diagnosis, treatment of cystic fibrosis in in pediatric patients

New "sweat stickers" may streamline the early diagnosis of cystic fibrosis by enabling scientists to easily gather and analyze sweat from the skin of infants and children.

31 Mar 2021

Study reveals reason behind high risk of leukemia in children with Down syndrome

Children with Down syndrome are 20-times more likely to develop acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) and 150-times more likely to develop acute myeloid leukemia (AML) compared to their typical peers.

31 Mar 2021

Objectives, challenges and opportunities of new IASLC Molecular Database Project

A new Molecular Database Project initiated by the International Association for the Study of Lung will accelerate the understanding of lung cancer biology, clinical care and care delivery on a global scale and will improve the prognosis and optimal treatment of lung cancer across time and space, according to an editorial in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology, an official journal of the IASLC.

31 Mar 2021

Mice study points to a promising treatment for relieving colitis pain without side effects

A targeted opioid that only treats diseased tissues and spares healthy tissues relieves pain from inflammatory bowel disease without causing side effects, according to new research published in the journal Gut.

31 Mar 2021

Researchers reveal pathways that lead to the development of tissue-resident lymphocytes

Researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China) of the Chinese Academy of Science (CAS), teamed up with scientists from Aix Marseille University, discovered that hematopoietic progenitors possessed the differentiation potential to type 1 innate lymphoid cells in adult liver, and dissected the regulation mechanisms of such cell differentiation, revealing the pathways that lead to the development of tissue-resident lymphocytes.

31 Mar 2021

Study reports on two cats that caught COVID-19

Our feline friends are also vulnerable to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, according to new research posted to the preprint server bioRxiv. The researchers diagnosed two cats living in France with mild symptomatic COVID-19 illness. The virus was most likely transmitted from their owners.

31 Mar 2021

A brain signature predicts compulsive cocaine-seeking behavior in rats

A team of neurobiologists at the Institut de Neurosciences de la Timone (CNRS/Aix-Marseille Université) has just shown that within a population of rats it can predict which will become cocaine addicts.

31 Mar 2021

Brain imaging may predict treatment outcomes for adolescents with anxiety disorders

As with any complex machine, sometimes a simple crossed wire or short circuit can cause problems with how it functions. The same goes for our brains, and even when the short circuit is uncovered, sometimes experts don't have a quick fix.

31 Mar 2021

SwRI researchers part of two collaborative teams receive SAMF bioscience grants

Collaborative teams that include Southwest Research Institute staff received two of six recently awarded San Antonio Medical Foundation (SAMF) bioscience grants. SwRI, in collaboration with UT Health San Antonio and University Health System, received a nearly $200,000 grant to develop machine learning algorithms for cancer detection.

31 Mar 2021

New tissue implant could benefit athletes sidelined with common shoulder injury

For sports fans, nothing beats seeing their favorite athletes compete at the top of their game. But a shoulder injury such as a badly torn rotator cuff threatens to pause or end the career of any athlete in sports ranging from football, basketball and baseball to golf and tennis.

31 Mar 2021

Study opens door to new approaches for preventing the development of metabolic diseases

The protein Asc-1 regulates whether fat-burning beige or fat-storing white adipocytes are formed, which can have an impact on the development of metabolic diseases.

31 Mar 2021

Gene therapy restores vison in dogs with severe form of Leber congenital amaurosis

Gustavo Aguirre and William Beltran, veterinary ophthalmologists and vision scientists at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, have studied a wide range of different retinal blinding disorders.

31 Mar 2021

Repurposing an anti-inflammatory drug can prevent lung disease in patients with systemic sclerosis

Research led by Michigan Medicine's Scleroderma Program and published in Arthritis & Rheumatology found that tocilizumab, a FDA-approved anti-inflammatory drug used to combat rheumatoid arthritis, can prevent lung disease in patients with systemic sclerosis if detected early enough in the disease course.

31 Mar 2021

Study shows how early life sugar consumption may lead to impaired memory in adulthood

New research shows how drinking sugary beverages early in life may lead to impaired memory in adulthood. The study, published today in Translational Psychiatry, also is the first to show how a specific change to the gut microbiome -- the bacteria and other microorganisms growing in the stomach and intestines -- can alter the function of a particular region of the brain.

31 Mar 2021

Drinking flavanol-rich cocoa could protect from mental stress-induced cardiovascular events

Increased consumption of flavanols - a group of molecules occurring naturally in fruit and vegetables - could protect people from mental stress-induced cardiovascular events such as stroke, heart disease and thrombosis, according to new research.

31 Mar 2021

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Metabolic dysfunction found in mouse models of neurodevelopmental disorders

Mind wandering may influence the current levels of optimism and mood

Researchers develop a recombinant SARS-CoV-2 receptor-binding domain trimer vaccine candidate

Specific gene may play a causal role in heart disease independent of cholesterol levels

Study shows that attention and working memory share the same neural mechanisms

New sweat stickers may streamline diagnosis, treatment of cystic fibrosis in in pediatric patients

Study reveals reason behind high risk of leukemia in children with Down syndrome

Objectives, challenges and opportunities of new IASLC Molecular Database Project

Mice study points to a promising treatment for relieving colitis pain without side effects

Researchers reveal pathways that lead to the development of tissue-resident lymphocytes

Study reports on two cats that caught COVID-19

A brain signature predicts compulsive cocaine-seeking behavior in rats

Brain imaging may predict treatment outcomes for adolescents with anxiety disorders

SwRI researchers part of two collaborative teams receive SAMF bioscience grants

New tissue implant could benefit athletes sidelined with common shoulder injury

Study opens door to new approaches for preventing the development of metabolic diseases

Gene therapy restores vison in dogs with severe form of Leber congenital amaurosis

Repurposing an anti-inflammatory drug can prevent lung disease in patients with systemic sclerosis

Study shows how early life sugar consumption may lead to impaired memory in adulthood

Drinking flavanol-rich cocoa could protect from mental stress-induced cardiovascular events

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