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Study uncovers pathway behind age-related degeneration of eye glands

A team led by Mount Sinai researchers has identified stem cell populations and mechanisms underlying age-related degeneration in glands that are vital to eye function.

24 Feb 2025

New antibiotic design could end the arms race with resistant bacteria

There's an arms race in medicine – scientists design drugs to treat lethal bacterial infections, but bacteria can evolve defenses to those drugs, sending the researchers back to square one.

24 Feb 2025

Sleep disruption linked to inflammatory immune changes and health risks

New research reveals insight into the impact sleep quality has on a person's immune system, and how it could be linked to the development of diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.

24 Feb 2025

Study finds key p53 targets for future cancer treatment

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget, Volume 16, on February 18, 2025, titled "Robust p53 phenotypes and prospective downstream targets in telomerase-immortalized human cells."

24 Feb 2025

Study uncovers novel immune evasion mechanism used by key bacterium in periodontitis

Researchers have identified a new mechanism by which a key bacterium in periodontitis evades the immune system.

24 Feb 2025

Strontium-enhanced exosomes show promise for osteoarthritis treatment

Temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJOA) is a debilitating condition that causes severe joint pain, restricted mobility, and progressive cartilage degradation.

24 Feb 2025

"Normal" vitamin B12 levels may not prevent brain decline

Researchers identify associations between B12 levels currently accepted as normal and markers of neurological injury or impairment.

24 Feb 2025

Study unlocks key differences in heart inflammation

A group of Berlin researchers in collaboration with international scientists have found differences in heart inflammation caused by COVID-19, anti-COVID-19 vaccination, and non-COVID-19 myocarditis.

24 Feb 2025

Opioid-sparing anesthesia reduces opioid-related adverse events in cardiac surgery

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Mounting evidence indicates that opioid-sparing anesthesia (OSA) decreases opioid-related adverse events. This article examines whether OSA might improve initial recovery after cardiac surgery.

24 Feb 2025

High GATA6 expression predicts improved outcomes in pancreatic cancer

This new review article highlights the crucial role of GATA6, a transcription factor, in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA). The article explores GATA6's dual role in cancer progression and its potential as a biomarker and treatment target.

24 Feb 2025

Study unravels the complex interplay of the UPS in cancer development and treatment

A new review published in Genes & Diseases explores the pivotal role of the ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS) in regulating the tumor microenvironment (TME) and driving cancer progression. The study provides novel insights into how ubiquitination and deubiquitination impact tumor cells, immune responses, and potential therapeutic strategies for cancer treatment.

24 Feb 2025

Unveiling the role of FAM20C in disease and cancer treatment

A new review published in Genes & Diseases explores the multifaceted role of FAM20C, a Golgi protein kinase, in disease progression.

23 Feb 2025

Exploring the link between cholestasis and depression

Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. The prevalence of depressive-like behavior is significantly higher in patients with cholestatic liver disease, leading to a notable reduction in the quality of life.

23 Feb 2025

Venom is everywhere: Study examines hidden toxin delivery systems across life forms

Forget snakes and spiders—a new review details venomous plants, fungi, and even bacteria, proving that nature's deadliest secret weapon is more widespread than we ever imagined.

23 Feb 2025

Future food oil choices could determine the fate of global forests

Researchers reveal that meeting 2050’s vegetable oil demand could drive up to 148 million hectares of deforestation and 1525 Mt CO2 emissions, questioning the sustainability of palm oil alternatives.

23 Feb 2025

Most plant-based restaurant meals are unhealthy, study finds

Many vegan and vegetarian restaurant meals contain unhealthy ingredients like refined grains, saturated fats, and fried foods, with OMNI restaurants offering fewer healthful options than VEG eateries. Researchers urge increased nutritional transparency to help consumers make informed choices.

23 Feb 2025