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New family of compounds shows promise as treatment for parasitic worms

An international team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has found a family of natural compounds with potential as new and more effective treatments for parasitic worms.

8 May 2024

Study sheds new light on the links between infections with inflammation and empathy for pain

When people are ill, they feel less empathy for others than when they are healthy. This has been confirmed by a study conducted by Ruhr University Bochum and the University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany.

8 May 2024

Gene linked to intellectual disability can regulate learning and memory

A gene previously linked to intellectual disability has been found to regulate learning and memory in mice.

8 May 2024

Study identifies strong link between red, processed meat intake and severe kidney damage in diabetic women

The link between red, processed, and white meat consumption and the likelihood of developing kidney damage and diabetic nephropathy.

8 May 2024

Chronic disease increases the odds of hospitalization from heat exposure, study finds

The impact of ambient heat exposure on hospitalizations among individuals with varying numbers and combinations of chronic diseases.

8 May 2024

Does your ADHD medication increase your risk of glaucoma?

The risks of glaucoma among users of ADHD medications.

8 May 2024

Study shows cows harbor both human and avian flu receptors in their mammary glands

Study investigates the expression of influenza A virus (IAV) receptors in bovine respiratory, cerebral, and mammary tissues, revealing significant localization of human and duck receptors in mammary glands and predominant chicken receptors in the respiratory tract, which may influence the transmission and pathogenesis of IAV in cattle.

8 May 2024

Protein marker unveiled for identifying blood vessel repair cells

Researchers have discovered a protein marker to help identify cells able to repopulate in patients with damaged blood vessels.

7 May 2024

UCLA Health symposium explores the fusion of psychedelic therapies and ecological medicine

UCLA Health is set to host a unique symposium this week to explore the evolving research in psychedelic therapies and how combining it with reconnection to natural world could help to amplify their mental health benefits.

7 May 2024

Navigating the risks of patient access to immediate test results: A physician's perspective

In a fast-paced digital age where patients can open their test results as soon as they are available, what happens when a patient reads through complicated results without a physician there to help them understand what it all means? And what happens when a patient misinterprets bad news as good news, or vice versa?

7 May 2024

Understanding cancer cell behavior: Cellular contractility modes and tumor aggressiveness

Understanding how cancerous cells spread from a primary tumor is important for any number of reasons, including determining the aggressiveness of the disease itself.

7 May 2024

Innovative methodologies for investigating intestinal mucus properties and response

As much as we might not want to think about it, mucus is everywhere in our bodies. It coats our airways and our digestive systems and serves as a first line of defense against pathogens, a habitat for our microbiomes, and a conveyor belt for our insides to keep everything moving smoothly.

7 May 2024

Neuron-sized implant offers hope for vision restoration

A group of researchers from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, University of Freiburg and the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience have created an exceptionally small implant, with electrodes the size of a single neuron that can also remain intact in the body over time – a unique combination that holds promise for future vision implants for the blind.

7 May 2024

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New family of compounds shows promise as treatment for parasitic worms

Study sheds new light on the links between infections with inflammation and empathy for pain

Gene linked to intellectual disability can regulate learning and memory

Study identifies strong link between red, processed meat intake and severe kidney damage in diabetic women

Chronic disease increases the odds of hospitalization from heat exposure, study finds

Does your ADHD medication increase your risk of glaucoma?

Study shows cows harbor both human and avian flu receptors in their mammary glands

Protein marker unveiled for identifying blood vessel repair cells

UCLA Health symposium explores the fusion of psychedelic therapies and ecological medicine

Navigating the risks of patient access to immediate test results: A physician's perspective

Understanding cancer cell behavior: Cellular contractility modes and tumor aggressiveness

Innovative methodologies for investigating intestinal mucus properties and response

Neuron-sized implant offers hope for vision restoration

Study uncovers genetic link between height growth during puberty and long-term health in adulthood

Bacterial fatty acid metabolite identified as key player in immune regulation

Hemp seed protein shows promise in lowering blood pressure

Cardiovascular health is intricately linked to the food security status of minoritized groups

Vitamin D receptor polymorphism found to influence COVID-19 severity

Medically aided conception vs. natural conception: Study explores cancer risk in children

Study shows that high Mediterranean dietary adherence lowers systemic inflammation in elders

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

PhD researcher at LifeArc

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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