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Glucagon resistance: A new biological concept in the fight against diabetes

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen are introducing a new biological concept in the fight against diabetes: glucagon resistance.

17 Sep 2020

Biomarker predicts disease severity in COVID-19 patients

Airway cell analyses showing an activated immune axis could pinpoint the COVID-19 patients who will most benefit from targeted therapies.

17 Sep 2020

Novel mechanism that may confer protection against glaucoma identified

A team of researchers from LSU Health New Orleans Neuroscience Center of Excellence and the University of Copenhagen provides the first evidence that patients with ocular hypertension may exhibit superior antioxidant protection that promotes resistance to the elevated intraocular pressure associated with glaucoma.

17 Sep 2020

Non-invasive neurotechnology can improve insomnia symptoms and autonomic function

For people with chronic insomnia, a good night's sleep is elusive. But what if insomnia symptoms could be alleviated by simply listening to one's own brainwaves?

17 Sep 2020

Could pineapples be a new weapon against COVID-19?

Results of a recent research endeavor from the United States indicate that bromelain or bromelain rich pineapple stem may be utilized as an antiviral agent against coronavirus disease (COVID-19), but also for potential future coronavirus outbreaks. This exciting paper is currently available on the bioRxiv preprint server.

17 Sep 2020

Researchers monitor changes in brain activity associated with learning new words

How much time does a brain need to learn a new word? A team of Skoltech researchers and their colleagues monitored changes in brain activity associated with learning new words and found that cortical representations of the sound and meaning of these words may form in just 1 to 2 hours after exposure without any night's sleep consolidation, as earlier research suggested.

17 Sep 2020

CNIC researchers uncover a mechanism explaining how macrophages regulate obesity

Macrophages are immune system cells. They are essential in the early response to infections, and they also have a key role in the proper functioning of our tissues and the regulation of obesity.

17 Sep 2020

IU School of Medicine wins $12.3 million grant for research into opioid addiction treatment

Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine are testing use of tezampanel, a novel antagonist at glutamate receptors that could treat opioid withdrawal syndrome and other addictions and mental illnesses.

17 Sep 2020

Study finds potential target for migraine therapy

Migraines affect millions of people worldwide, often lasting days and severely disrupting lives. More than simply super-intense headaches, some migraines actually result from pathological excitation of neurons in the brain.

17 Sep 2020

Smart drug delivery system may help treat spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders

A Rutgers-led team has created a smart drug delivery system that reduces inflammation in damaged nervous tissues and may help treat spinal cord injuries and other neurological disorders.

17 Sep 2020

Prosocial norms in open science movement encourage greater diversity and inclusion

The culture of science is changing. Researchers are examining the methods and practices that have long been the basis for scientific research and publication with the goal of improving it.

17 Sep 2020

Salk institute to establish world-class consortium to study cellular and tissue aging in humans

The Salk Institute will establish a world-class San Diego Nathan Shock Center (SD-NSC), a consortium with Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Institute (SBP) and the University of California San Diego (UC San Diego), to study cellular and tissue aging in humans.

17 Sep 2020

Study shows how the body's immune system finds intruding or damaged cells

Research led by Dr. Wonmuk Hwang has led to better understanding on how components of the body's immune system find intruding or damaged cells, which could lead to novel approaches to viral and cancer treatments.

17 Sep 2020

Researchers develop new strategy to mimic heart-regenerating effects of cardiac cell transplants

Ling Gao and colleagues have developed a strategy that uses exosomes - tiny membrane-bound sacs secreted by cells - to mimic the heart-regenerating effects of cardiac cell transplants, while potentially avoiding risks associated with whole-cell transplants.

17 Sep 2020

Point-of-care biomarker assay predicts traumatic brain injury in minutes

Intracranial abnormalities on CT scan in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be predicted by glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) levels in the blood.

16 Sep 2020

A ferry protein in the pancreas safeguards beta-cells from high-fat diet induced stress

Every time we eat, the glucose level in our body goes up. This spurs our pancreatic machinery into action and through intricate physiological mechanisms, appropriate amounts of insulin are produced, our blood glucose levels are controlled, and we remain healthy.

16 Sep 2020

Medical Science News

Glucagon resistance: A new biological concept in the fight against diabetes

Biomarker predicts disease severity in COVID-19 patients

Novel mechanism that may confer protection against glaucoma identified

Non-invasive neurotechnology can improve insomnia symptoms and autonomic function

Could pineapples be a new weapon against COVID-19?

Researchers monitor changes in brain activity associated with learning new words

CNIC researchers uncover a mechanism explaining how macrophages regulate obesity

IU School of Medicine wins $12.3 million grant for research into opioid addiction treatment

Study finds potential target for migraine therapy

Smart drug delivery system may help treat spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders

Prosocial norms in open science movement encourage greater diversity and inclusion

Salk institute to establish world-class consortium to study cellular and tissue aging in humans

Study shows how the body's immune system finds intruding or damaged cells

Researchers develop new strategy to mimic heart-regenerating effects of cardiac cell transplants

Point-of-care biomarker assay predicts traumatic brain injury in minutes

A ferry protein in the pancreas safeguards beta-cells from high-fat diet induced stress

Researchers uncover how vitamin E acetate might cause lung injury in vapers

UC Davis uses microneedles to deliver gene therapy for retinal diseases

Adolescents react differently to e-cigarette vapor than adults, study finds

Breakthrough discovery could turn cancer into a treatable disease

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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