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Researchers identify brain circuit behind sexual rejection in females

A team from the Champalimaud Foundation (CF) has pinpointed a critical neural circuit for sexual rejection, identifying a set of brain cells that play a crucial role in determining whether a female accepts or rejects mating attempts based on her reproductive cycle.

25 Nov 2024

U.S. restaurants face scrutiny over antibiotic policies

U.S. restaurant chains face scrutiny for their role in antibiotic resistance, with Chipotle leading the way and others lagging behind in transparency and policy implementation.

25 Nov 2024

Brain volume loss linked to Alzheimer's treatment may be caused by amyloid plaque removal

A loss of brain volume associated with new immunotherapies for Alzheimer's disease may be caused by the removal of amyloid plaques, rather than the loss of neurons or brain tissue, finds a study led by UCL researchers.

25 Nov 2024

IASLC and LCRF announce first grant recipient for lung cancer research

The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) and The Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) announce the first grant recipient of the IASLC LCRF Team Science Research Grant on the Next Step in the Cure of Oncogene-Driven Lung Cancers Award.

25 Nov 2024

ASTRO releases updated guidelines for treating locally advanced rectal cancer

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) issued today an updated clinical guideline for physicians who use radiation therapy to treat patients with locally advanced rectal cancer.

25 Nov 2024

History of endometriosis and fibroids linked to higher long-term risk of early death

Researchers examine the impact of endometriosis and uterine fibroids on the risk of early death.

25 Nov 2024

How breast cancer patients respond to tamoxifen may be linked to the gut microbiome

A new study has shown that variation in the microbiota of the human gut impacts the pharmacokinetics of tamoxifen and thus the effectiveness of the drug.

25 Nov 2024

Physical activity essential at all stages of adult life

The research reveals that physical activity is key to lowering mortality risk, with stronger effects in older adults compared to other health factors over time.

25 Nov 2024

Study reveals the secret to cellular youth may lie in nucleolus size

The secret to cellular youth may depend on keeping the nucleolus—a condensed structure inside the nucleus of a cell—small, according to Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

25 Nov 2024

Research identifies the brain's 'locus coeruleus' as key player in sleep cycles

Researchers at the University of Lausanne have identified a novel role for the brain's 'locus coeruleus' in sleep and its disruptions.

25 Nov 2024

Researchers develop new approach to effectively deliver therapeutics into the brain

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed an innovative approach - demonstrated in mouse models and isolated human brain tissue - to safely and effectively deliver therapeutics into the brain, providing new possibilities for treating a wide range of neurological and psychiatric diseases.

25 Nov 2024

Study points to a strategy for inhibiting hyper-progression of melanoma

Duke Cancer Institute researchers have identified potential biomarkers that predict the likelihood for checkpoint inhibitor drugs to backfire, driving hyper-progression of melanoma cells instead of unleashing the immune system to fight them.

25 Nov 2024

Study reveals acute impact of smoking and vaping on vascular function

Researchers have identified acute effects of cigarette and e-cigarette smoking on vascular function, even without nicotine.

25 Nov 2024

Study finds bone density loss associated with levothyroxine

Levothyroxine, the second most commonly prescribed medication among older adults in the U.S., may be associated with bone loss, according to a study being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

25 Nov 2024

Groundbreaking method profiles gene activity in the living brain

A groundbreaking method to profile gene activity in the living human brain has been developed by researchers at FutureNeuro, the Research Ireland Centre for Translational Brain Science and RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, in collaboration with international partners.

25 Nov 2024

Mursla Bio announces promising results for EvoLiver test in liver cancer detection

Mursla Bio, a leader in Extracellular Vesicle (EV) science on a mission to significantly improve cancer outcomes for at-risk patients through the power of dynamic biopsy technology, today announced results of its multi-center clinical study, MEV01, in collaboration with leading academic institutes including University College London, Imperial College London, University Hospital of Santa Maria and the Medical University of Graz.

25 Nov 2024

Urinary pentosidine reveals muscle and performance health in young men

This study explores urinary pentosidine as a potential biomarker for muscle strength and physical performance in young men, revealing significant inverse correlations with key musculoskeletal parameters. Findings suggest its potential role in assessing glycation stress and guiding health interventions.

24 Nov 2024