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Stress-induced changes in sperm motility occur after a stressful event, study shows

A groundbreaking study led by researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus reveals that stress-induced changes in sperm motility occur after a stressful event, rather than during it and improves sperm performance.

11 Sep 2024

New acoustic tweezers isolate viruses from saliva with high precision

Developing antiviral therapeutics and vaccines requires close study of the viruses that cause disease. But how can these small germs be isolated from complex biological samples like saliva?

11 Sep 2024

Study shows delayed feedback enhances learning in traumatic brain injury

Kessler Foundation researchers have published a novel study exploring the effects of delayed feedback on learning in individuals with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).

11 Sep 2024

New molecular map offers insights into human physiology and disease

Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine in Qatar (WCM-Q) have created an intricate molecular map of the human body and its complex physiological processes based on the analysis of thousands of molecules measured in blood, urine and saliva samples from 391 volunteers.

11 Sep 2024

Study unveils dynamic brain architecture through advanced fMRI techniques Neuroscientists In Spain ...

Researchers from the Institute for Neurosciences (IN), a joint center of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the Miguel Hernández University (UMH) of Elche, along with a team from the Transylvanian Institute of Neuroscience (Romania), and in collaboration with experts from the Universitat Politècnica de València, have developed an innovative approach to studying brain connections using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).

11 Sep 2024

Innovative method unlocks potential for drugging undruggable GTPases

Drugs for the K-Ras oncogene inspire an approach for targeting the GTPases, a family of enzymes whose dysfunction can lead to Parkinson's and many other diseases.

11 Sep 2024

Research aims to improve interstitial lung disease prognosis with new imaging agent

Researchers at the University of Exeter and clinical radiopharmaceutical company Serac Healthcare Ltd are researching a new molecular imaging marker which could help to detect disease progression sooner.

11 Sep 2024

C1QL1 protein identified as key to myelin replacement

The neurons of the brain are protected by an insulating layer called myelin. In certain diseases like multiple sclerosis, this protective layer is damaged and lost, leading to death of neurons and disability.

11 Sep 2024

Throat problems linked to decreased baroreflex sensitivity

Patients with throat problems were less able to regulate their blood pressure in a new study led by the University of Southampton.

11 Sep 2024

World champion marathon runner’s life study highlights benefits and risks of life-long endurance exercise

Decades of intense marathon training have preserved heart function in a 77-year-old, highlighting benefits and risks of extreme endurance exercise.

11 Sep 2024

Disrupted glucose transport in oligodendrocytes linked to myelin thinning and aging in new research

This study uncovers how oligodendroglial lipid metabolism supports myelin homeostasis and axonal function under metabolic stress, crucial for neurodegeneration.

11 Sep 2024

Distinct gut bacteria identified in octogenarians linked to aging and health

Research reveals unique gut bacteria in Singaporean seniors, highlighting the microbiome's role in promoting healthier aging and reducing chronic disorders.

11 Sep 2024

COVID-19 mRNA vaccine linked to myocardial scarring in adolescents and young adults

The study investigates COVID-19 vaccine-related myocarditis in adolescents, revealing clinical characteristics and risks of myocardial injury in young adults.

11 Sep 2024

PDX engraftment predicts high recurrence and poor survival in triple-negative breast cancer

Researchers examine the association between patient-derived xenograft with recurrence and survival rates in triple negative breast cancer patients.

11 Sep 2024

New study links gut bacteria to thiamine's role in reducing fatigue in IBD patients

Researchers explore the frequency of symptoms like chronic fatigue in IBD in relation to specific bacteria in the human gut.

11 Sep 2024

Obesity increases risk of contracting COVID-19 after exposure to SARS-CoV-2

Researchers reveal that obesity also increases the risk of contracting COVID-19 following exposure to SARS-CoV-2.

11 Sep 2024

TAAR1 gene: A new key to mental health

In the complex landscape of mental health research, a new peer-reviewed Viewpoint review sheds light on an underexplored genetic player: the trace amine-associated receptor 1 (TAAR1). Published in Genomic Psychiatry (ISSN: 2997-2388, Genomic Press, New York), this thought-provoking analysis suggests that mutations in the TAAR1 gene may be a crucial piece of the puzzle in understanding and treating neuropsychiatric disorders.

11 Sep 2024

Addressing the challenges of polycystic kidney disease

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is an intractable disorder that causes fluid-filled cysts to grow in the kidneys. It is typically seen in adults. As one of the most prevalent hereditary kidney diseases, the autosomal dominant form of PKD is usually caused by mutations in the PKD1 and PKD2 genes.

11 Sep 2024

Air pollution spikes drive unnecessary antibiotic use, fueling resistance

Short-term exposure to air pollution significantly increases antimicrobial use for acute respiratory symptoms, highlighting a potential contributor to antibiotic resistance.

10 Sep 2024

Severe illness odds higher in COVID-19 vs other illnesses

Study found that COVID-19 cases were more likely to experience severe illness and persistent symptoms compared to non-COVID-19 respiratory illnesses, with age, preexisting conditions, and chronic respiratory disease increasing the risk of post-acute COVID-19 syndrome (PACS).

10 Sep 2024

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Stress-induced changes in sperm motility occur after a stressful event, study shows

New acoustic tweezers isolate viruses from saliva with high precision

Study shows delayed feedback enhances learning in traumatic brain injury

New molecular map offers insights into human physiology and disease

Study unveils dynamic brain architecture through advanced fMRI techniques Neuroscientists In Spain ...

Innovative method unlocks potential for drugging undruggable GTPases

Research aims to improve interstitial lung disease prognosis with new imaging agent

C1QL1 protein identified as key to myelin replacement

Throat problems linked to decreased baroreflex sensitivity

World champion marathon runner’s life study highlights benefits and risks of life-long endurance exercise

Disrupted glucose transport in oligodendrocytes linked to myelin thinning and aging in new research

Distinct gut bacteria identified in octogenarians linked to aging and health

COVID-19 mRNA vaccine linked to myocardial scarring in adolescents and young adults

PDX engraftment predicts high recurrence and poor survival in triple-negative breast cancer

New study links gut bacteria to thiamine's role in reducing fatigue in IBD patients

Obesity increases risk of contracting COVID-19 after exposure to SARS-CoV-2

TAAR1 gene: A new key to mental health

Addressing the challenges of polycystic kidney disease

Air pollution spikes drive unnecessary antibiotic use, fueling resistance

Severe illness odds higher in COVID-19 vs other illnesses

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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