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Newly identified genes may hold the key to understanding brain's response to PFAS

Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) earn their "forever chemical" moniker by persisting in water, soil and even the human brain.

6 Jan 2025

Research highlights how a ketone body can enhance blood flow to the heart

Matthew Nystoriak, Ph.D., associate professor of biomedical research and translational medicine at Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI), has uncovered groundbreaking insights into heart health in a recent study titled, Myocardial Hyperemia via Cardiomyocyte Catabolism of β-Hydroxybutyrate.

6 Jan 2025

Study identifies how zinc deficiency can make drug-resistant bacteria vulnerable

Researchers at McMaster University have discovered a critical vulnerability in drug-resistant bacteria: zinc - or a lack thereof.

6 Jan 2025

New biomarkers may offer a more sensitive approach for monitoring kidney health

Drug-induced kidney injury, or nephrotoxicity, is a common complication in clinical medicine that happens when drugs damage the kidneys.

6 Jan 2025

Study unveils novel pathway triggering immune response to DNA damage

A research team from the University of California, Irvine has revealed a previously unknown mechanism that triggers an inflammatory immune response in cells when their DNA is damaged.

6 Jan 2025

Diet plays key role in shaping gut microbiome and health

A varied diet rich in vegetables is known to be healthy for one's well-being. Excessive consumption of meat, especially red meat, can lead to chronic and cardiovascular diseases.

6 Jan 2025

Study reveals how smell and hearing interact in mouse brains

Imagine you're at a dinner party, but you can't smell the food cooking or hear the dinner bell. Sounds like a dream, right? What if it wasn't?

6 Jan 2025

New CryoSCAPE technology aims to improve blood sample stability for research

Your blood is a delicate mixture. Researchers and clinicians often use blood to learn what's going on inside our bodies, in part because siphoning off a tube of blood is easier and less painful than taking biopsies of an internal organ.

6 Jan 2025

New GFR formula offers better diagnosis of hyperfiltration in elderly patients

Annual health checkups regularly include urine tests that serve several purposes, including checking for symptoms of kidney disease.

6 Jan 2025

ING5 regulates metabolic reprogramming in lung cancer cells

Lung cancer, notorious for its high mortality rates, is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally, with metastasis being the primary contributor to poor patient outcomes.

6 Jan 2025

Study finds no clinical advantage of budesonide inhaler over fluticasone in COPD

A study compares budesonide-glycopyrrolate-formoterol and fluticasone-umeclidinium-vilanterol, revealing insights on COPD exacerbations and pneumonia risk.

6 Jan 2025

Persistent or increasing breast density linked to higher cancer risk

Identifying patterns in breast density changes can improve breast cancer risk prediction, emphasizing the importance of longitudinal assessments in screening.

6 Jan 2025

Topical immunotherapy clears precancerous skin lesions and reduces cancer risk

Calcipotriol-plus–5-FU therapy activates immune pathways, offering long-lasting protection against squamous cell carcinoma by targeting precancerous lesions.

6 Jan 2025

Do GLP-1 receptor agonists increase the risk of suicide in patients?

A nationwide study confirms GLP-1 RAs pose no short-term psychiatric risk, showing a negative association with suicidal behaviors in high-risk populations.

6 Jan 2025

GPT-4 demonstrates high accuracy in analyzing multilingual medical notes

A study evaluates GPT-4's analysis of medical notes in English, Spanish, and Italian, achieving 79% agreement with physicians on key clinical insights.

6 Jan 2025

H5N1 bird flu spillover to horses, raises fears of new viral strains

Researchers report the first confirmed cases of H5N1 bird flu in horses, highlighting their role as potential reservoirs for viral reassortment. This groundbreaking study urges increased surveillance to prevent novel influenza epidemics.

5 Jan 2025

Human protein MxA restricts H5N1, but virus mutations raise alarms

Human MxA protein suppresses mammalian H5N1 virus replication, but emerging mutations may enable partial evasion, raising concerns for human transmission.

5 Jan 2025

Y chromosome’s unexpected impact on aging and disease in men

Loss of the Y chromosome (LOY) in men, a dynamic mutation linked to aging, impairs immune function and increases risks of cancer, Alzheimer’s, and cardiovascular diseases, making it a promising biomarker and therapeutic target.

5 Jan 2025

From ducks to detection: Revolutionizing surveillance in the fight against HPAI

Vaccination drastically reduces avian influenza outbreaks in ducks, but enhanced passive surveillance is crucial for timely and effective detection of the virus.

5 Jan 2025

Can a carnivore diet meet all your nutrient needs?

Researchers explore the micronutrient composition and sufficiency of four versions of the carnivore diet as compared to national nutrient reference values.

5 Jan 2025