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Breakthrough blood test improves early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer

An experimental blood test detects early-stage pancreatic cancer more effectively than other available tests, reports a new study published in Cancer Letters.

4 Oct 2024

Study unravels the unique patterns of brain shrinkage in Alzheimer's disease

The way in which brains shrink in those who develop Alzheimer's disease follows no specific or uniform pattern, finds a new study by researchers at UCL and Radboud University in the Netherlands.

4 Oct 2024

New X-ray technique reveals metal ion role in antibiotic efficacy

Researchers from City St George's, University of London have used a new ultra-high precision x-ray scattering technique to unveil the location and identity of metal ions in bacteria that are crucial for antibiotics to work optimally.

4 Oct 2024

Identical twins study uncovers insights into multiple sclerosis mechanisms

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease in which the immune system attacks the central nervous system.

4 Oct 2024

LXRβ emerges as a promising target for depression and anxiety treatments

In a state-of-the-art Bench to Bedside review published in the journal Brain Medicine (Genomic Press), researchers Dr. Xiaoyu Song and Professor Jan-Åke Gustafsson from the University of Houston and Karolinska Institutet (Sweden) shed light on the therapeutic potential of liver X receptor beta (LXRβ) in treating depression and anxiety.

4 Oct 2024

Researchers unveil complete neuronal map of fruit fly brain

Researchers map the whole brain of Drosophila melanogaster, or the fruit fly, which comprises about 140,000 neurons and over 50 million synapses.

4 Oct 2024

The true death toll of hurricanes in the U.S.

Researchers investigate the excess mortality associated with tropical cyclones in the contiguous United States.

4 Oct 2024

Monmouth Scientific to showcase sustainable clean air solutions at Lab Innovations

A UK leader in clean air solutions, Monmouth Scientific, will exhibit at this year’s Lab Innovations, sharing insights into the innovative technologies driving sustainability in laboratory environments.

From Monmouth Scientific 4 Oct 2024

Road and aircraft noise linked to elevated atrial fibrillation risk, study reveals

Findings indicate that transportation noise exposure is linked to atrial fibrillation, highlighting the role of environmental factors in cardiovascular health.

4 Oct 2024

Stroke remains a leading cause of death globally, with increased risk linked to lifestyle factors

The Lancet Neurology study provides updated estimates on stroke burden and risks, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions in high-risk regions.

4 Oct 2024

How physical activity and diet impact sleep in adolescents

Researchers review the impact of physical activity and diet on the duration and quality of sleep among adolescents.

4 Oct 2024

Study highlights benefits and risks of doxy-PEP for STI prevention

Taking a dose of the oral antibiotic doxycycline after a high-risk sexual encounter has dramatically reduced the incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in places where the strategy is being tried.

4 Oct 2024

Cancer Research UK backs study to develop preventive ovarian cancer vaccine

In this study, the Cancer Research UK-funded scientists will establish the targets for the vaccine. They will find out which proteins on the surface of early-stage ovarian cancer cells are most strongly recognized by the immune system and how effectively the vaccine kills mini-models of ovarian cancer called organoids.

4 Oct 2024

NIH supports research on non-opioid pain relief for oral cancer patients

The School of Dentistry at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) earned the first National Institutes of Health grant under its new Center for Pain Therapeutics and Addiction Research, addressing pain in patients with head and neck carcinoma.

4 Oct 2024

KiNet web portal enhances study of kinase functions in cellular signaling pathways

Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have introduced KiNet, an interactive web portal designed to explore kinase-substrate interactions in human cellular systems. These interactions play a vital role in modulating complex signaling pathways that control various cellular processes, such as cell growth, differentiation, and response to environmental stimuli.

4 Oct 2024

Oropouche virus spreads in South America as scientists warn of potential outbreaks in the U.S.

Researchers review the reemergence and range expansion of Oropouche virus in South America, highlighting risks of spread to the U.S. and need for improved diagnostic tests. Over 9,000 cases and two deaths were reported in 2024.

4 Oct 2024

Understanding the brain’s process of dividing experiences into events

The moment a person steps off the street and into a restaurant - to take just one example - the brain mentally starts a new "chapter" of the day, a change that causes a big shift in brain activity. Shifts like this happen all day long, as people encounter new environments, like going out for lunch, attending their kid's soccer game, or settling in for a night of watching TV.

3 Oct 2024

Stem cell transplants show promise for macular hole repair in monkeys

Human stem cell transplants successfully repaired macular holes in a monkey model, researchers report October 3rd in the journal Stem Cell Reports. After transplantation, the macular holes were closed by continuous filling of the space with retinal tissue.

3 Oct 2024

Unlocking the mystery of the fruit fly's internal compass

For decades, researchers had a theory about how an animal's brain keeps track of where it is relative to its surroundings without outside cues – like how we know where we are, even with our eyes closed

3 Oct 2024

Could eating eggs prevent dementia?

Daily egg consumption may reduce the risk of dementia in older adults, but consuming more than two eggs daily or no eggs at all shows no significant benefit. More research is needed to explore the effects of egg consumption on cognitive health.

3 Oct 2024