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Boosting ketone levels enhances heart function in mice with HFpEF, study shows

Increasing ketone supply to the heart in mice with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) allowed their hearts to utilize more ketones and produce more energy, according to preliminary research presented today at the American Heart Association's Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Sessions 2024.

24 Jul 2024

Breakthrough research identifies fibrin as key factor in preterm brain bleeds

Mark Petersen, MD, has seen firsthand the devastating effects of brain bleeds in premature babies. It's an exceedingly common condition that affects up to 20 percent of infants born before 28 weeks of gestation, bringing an increased risk for developmental delays and autism.

24 Jul 2024

Lifestyle and socioeconomic status affect health impacts of ultra-processed foods

A recent study found that lifestyle and socioeconomic factors influence the negative impact of ultra-processed foods (UPF) on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Higher UPF intake is linked to poorer physical health, especially among women, smokers, and those with low socioeconomic status.

24 Jul 2024

Proteomic signatures enhance risk prediction for both common and rare diseases

Researchers have developed sparse prediction models combining plasma proteins and clinical data to predict the 10-year risk of 218 diseases. The study, involving over 41,000 participants, highlights the enhanced predictive power of proteomic signatures.

24 Jul 2024

WVU researchers explore immune cell interactions in multiple sclerosis

A West Virginia University immunologist is exploring how the interaction between two types of immune cells within the central nervous system covering causes multiple sclerosis to develop.

24 Jul 2024

Challenging antibiotic resistance with dual-action macrolones

A new antibiotic that works by disrupting two different cellular targets would make it 100 million times more difficult for bacteria to evolve resistance, according to new research from the University of Illinois Chicago.

24 Jul 2024

Associations between gut microbes and Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers reviewed existing data on the role of the gut microbiome in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) pathogenesis.

24 Jul 2024

Life expectancy in India suffered large and unequal declines during the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers analyzed survey data from individuals in India to understand mortality and life expectancy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

24 Jul 2024

Oral-gut axis: How mouth bacteria impact your overall health

A recent review in Nature Reviews Microbiology highlights how oral and gut microbiomes interact, impacting overall human health. Oral microorganisms can enter the gut, contributing to dysbiosis and various diseases, necessitating further research on these complex interactions.

24 Jul 2024

How indoor microbiomes shape our health and well-being

Indoor microbiomes, influenced by urbanization and building design, significantly impact human immune, neurological, and endocrine health. This research emphasizes the need for innovative approaches to harness these microbial ecosystems for improved public health outcomes.

24 Jul 2024

AI model Virchow outperforms clinical methods in cancer detection

In a recent study published in Nature Medicine, researchers demonstrated the use of the foundational model Virchow for computational analysis of pathological reports, prediction of biomarkers, and identification of cells across multiple cancer types. Virchow's pan-cancer model showed impressive accuracy, often outperforming clinical-grade models.

23 Jul 2024

Review highlights hidden gut-brain connection in neurological disorders

Research reveals the gut microbiota-brain axis as a critical link in understanding and treating neurological disorders through microbial interventions.

23 Jul 2024

Researchers identify a less-invasive approach to measure intracranial pressure in patients

Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have published new research that reports on a potential alternative and less-invasive approach to measure intracranial pressure (ICP) in patients.

23 Jul 2024

Study validates Stockholm3 test for prostate cancer in ethnically mixed populations

Stockholm3, a prostate cancer test developed in Sweden, runs a combination of protein and genetic markers from a blood sample through an algorithm to find the probability of a patient having clinically significant cancer.

23 Jul 2024

Long-term vaping soars among adults in England, fueled by disposable e-cigarettes

A study in the British Medical Journal reveals a significant rise in long-term vaping among adults in England from 2013 to 2023, particularly with the increased use of disposable devices. This surge is notable among young adults, non-smokers, and those from less advantaged social grades.

23 Jul 2024

GeneMAP: A new tTool for mapping metabolic gene functions

There's a glaring gap in our knowledge of cell metabolism: in many cases, we still don't know exactly how nutrients are transported into the cell.

23 Jul 2024

More types of lung cells can be infected by SARS-CoV-2 than previously thought, scientists report

Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys, University of California San Diego and their international collaborators have reported that more types of lung cells can be infected by SARS-CoV-2 than previously thought, including those without known viral receptors.

23 Jul 2024

Oligodendrocytes identified as key source of amyloid beta in Alzheimer's disease

Oligodendrocytes are an important source of amyloid beta (Aβ) and play a key role in promoting neuronal dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease (AD), according to a study published July 23, 2024 in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Rikesh Rajani and Marc Aurel Busche from the UK Dementia Research Institute at University College London, and colleagues.

23 Jul 2024

Study offers new insight into the underlying brain mechanisms of sleep apnea-induced hypertension

Nearly 40 million adults in the U.S. have sleep apnea, and more than 30 million of them use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine while sleeping.

23 Jul 2024

Exploring non-coding RNAs as regulators of notch signaling in breast cancer

Breast cancer (BC) remains one of the most challenging cancers to treat, primarily due to its heterogeneity and propensity for metastasis.

23 Jul 2024

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Boosting ketone levels enhances heart function in mice with HFpEF, study shows

Breakthrough research identifies fibrin as key factor in preterm brain bleeds

Lifestyle and socioeconomic status affect health impacts of ultra-processed foods

Proteomic signatures enhance risk prediction for both common and rare diseases

WVU researchers explore immune cell interactions in multiple sclerosis

Challenging antibiotic resistance with dual-action macrolones

Associations between gut microbes and Alzheimer’s disease

Life expectancy in India suffered large and unequal declines during the COVID-19 pandemic

Oral-gut axis: How mouth bacteria impact your overall health

How indoor microbiomes shape our health and well-being

AI model Virchow outperforms clinical methods in cancer detection

Review highlights hidden gut-brain connection in neurological disorders

Researchers identify a less-invasive approach to measure intracranial pressure in patients

Study validates Stockholm3 test for prostate cancer in ethnically mixed populations

Long-term vaping soars among adults in England, fueled by disposable e-cigarettes

GeneMAP: A new tTool for mapping metabolic gene functions

More types of lung cells can be infected by SARS-CoV-2 than previously thought, scientists report

Oligodendrocytes identified as key source of amyloid beta in Alzheimer's disease

Study offers new insight into the underlying brain mechanisms of sleep apnea-induced hypertension

Exploring non-coding RNAs as regulators of notch signaling in breast cancer

How does norepinephrine influence anxiety-related behaviours?

Transforming Lab Workflows with Cell Culture Automation

Building Bridges to Scalable Allogeneic Cell Therapy

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