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Revolutionizing diabetes care: tPBM therapy proves effective in restoring microglial health

Transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) treatment affected insulin therapy on microglial function.

12 Dec 2023

Coffee and caffeine boost metabolism and enhance exercise performance, study finds

Study reveals that coffee and caffeine enhance metabolism and exercise performance, showing varied effects on heart rate, energy expenditure, fat loss, and insulin sensitivity, with implications for athletes and general health.

11 Dec 2023

Study finds tree nuts as snack alternative boost metabolic health in young adults

Study found that replacing typical carbohydrate snacks with tree nuts in young adults' diets for 16 weeks improves metabolic health, with females showing reduced waist circumference and lipid biomarkers, and males enhanced insulin sensitivity, without other dietary changes.

11 Dec 2023

New SARS-CoV-2 variant JN.1 shows increased transmissibility and immune resistance

A Japanese study published in BioRxiv explores the virological characteristics of the SARS-CoV-2 JN.1 variant, finding it has a higher effective reproductive number and stronger resistance to immunity from other variants, potentially due to the L455S spike protein mutation.

11 Dec 2023

UB research identifies key mechanism in infantile cystinosis

University at Buffalo research has identified how a misstep in the genesis of a key component of the kidney causes infantile cystinosis, a rare disease that significantly shortens the lifespan of patients.

11 Dec 2023

Experienced meditators can voluntarily modulate their state of consciousness, study reveals

A study reveals that experienced meditators are able to voluntarily modulate their state of consciousness during meditation, i.e. they have the unusual ability, without the use of drugs, to induce a momentary void of consciousness during cessations through large-scale modulation of brain activity.

11 Dec 2023

Novel molecular link between vitamin B12 and multiple sclerosis revealed in astrocytes

For decades, scientists have noted an intriguing similarity between a deficiency in vitamin B12 – an essential nutrient that supports healthy development and functioning of the central nervous system (CNS) – and multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic disease in which the body's immune system attacks the CNS and which can produce neurodegeneration.

11 Dec 2023

MIT scientists develop nanoparticles to reduce inflammation in the brain

Some Covid-19 vaccines safely and effectively used lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) to deliver messenger RNA to cells. A new MIT study shows that different nanoparticles could be used for a potential Alzheimer's disease (AD) therapy.

11 Dec 2023

Intestine epithelium-derived exosomes serve as novel mediator in regulating hepatic lipid metabolism

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), characterized by excessive hepatic lipid accumulation, poses a high prevalence and can progress to cirrhosis and liver cancer.

11 Dec 2023

Study provides a better understanding of how the brain responds to injuries

A new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Nexus provides a better understanding of how the brain responds to injuries.

11 Dec 2023

Advanced MRI offers insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurological problems after COVID-19

Researchers at Linköping University have examined the brains of 16 patients previously hospitalized for COVID-19 with persisting symptoms.

11 Dec 2023

Natural compound activates macrophages to fight resistant tuberculosis bacteria

Tuberculosis (TB) is a prevalent infectious disease that affects millions of people each year. It was previously the leading cause of death from a single pathogen before the COVID-19 pandemic.

11 Dec 2023

What level of smartphone use affects adolescent health?

A higher rate of multiple conditions associated with poor health among young people with high mean daily smartphone usage.

11 Dec 2023

Increased internet use linked to higher anxiety in teens, research shows

The prevalence of anxiety and internet addiction among adolescents during the coronavirus disease 2019.

11 Dec 2023

Is there an association between meat and fish consumption and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

The associations between meat and fish consumption and the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

11 Dec 2023

Study shows community-based mental health services reduce stigma and inequalities

How co-location in community settings, such as libraries, faith institutions, and community centers, affects mental health outcomes.

11 Dec 2023

Is there an association between screen time and autism spectrum disorder?

Researchers conducted a meta-analysis to investigate the potential relationship between screen usage and autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

11 Dec 2023

Balancing act: Less work, more social life key to happiness for seniors, study shows

A modified work-life balance (WLB) concept for older adults aged ≥ 55 years.

11 Dec 2023

Researchers produce artificial cells with potential for drug delivery and tissue engineering

Artificial cells, made with the use of synthetic materials, have been produced in international research led at the University of Strathclyde.

11 Dec 2023

New atlas characterizes cellular landscape of the early human limb

Human fingers and toes do not grow outward; instead, they form from within a larger foundational bud, as intervening cells recede to reveal the digits beneath. This is among many processes captured for the first time as scientists unveil a spatial cell atlas of the entire developing human limb, resolved in space and time.

11 Dec 2023

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Revolutionizing diabetes care: tPBM therapy proves effective in restoring microglial health

Coffee and caffeine boost metabolism and enhance exercise performance, study finds

Study finds tree nuts as snack alternative boost metabolic health in young adults

New SARS-CoV-2 variant JN.1 shows increased transmissibility and immune resistance

UB research identifies key mechanism in infantile cystinosis

Experienced meditators can voluntarily modulate their state of consciousness, study reveals

Novel molecular link between vitamin B12 and multiple sclerosis revealed in astrocytes

MIT scientists develop nanoparticles to reduce inflammation in the brain

Intestine epithelium-derived exosomes serve as novel mediator in regulating hepatic lipid metabolism

Study provides a better understanding of how the brain responds to injuries

Advanced MRI offers insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurological problems after COVID-19

Natural compound activates macrophages to fight resistant tuberculosis bacteria

What level of smartphone use affects adolescent health?

Increased internet use linked to higher anxiety in teens, research shows

Is there an association between meat and fish consumption and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

Study shows community-based mental health services reduce stigma and inequalities

Is there an association between screen time and autism spectrum disorder?

Balancing act: Less work, more social life key to happiness for seniors, study shows

Researchers produce artificial cells with potential for drug delivery and tissue engineering

New atlas characterizes cellular landscape of the early human limb

Fluidics in Modern Healthcare & Medical Device Innovation

Scaling 3D biology: Automation, imaging, and the future of high-throughput research

How does norepinephrine influence anxiety-related behaviours?

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