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MedUni Vienna scientists identify possible biomarkers for chronic fatigue syndrome

Up to 80,000 people in Austria are estimated to suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as ME/CFS or myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome.

15 Feb 2024

How maternal diet composition influences offspring appetite and metabolic health

Researchers evaluated the impact of maternal dietary protein and carbohydrate balance on offspring's appetite and metabolic health.

15 Feb 2024

Researchers discover new mechanism of action between the nutrient adaptation of intestinal stem cells and aging

Researchers used an organ-wide approach to quantitatively analyze cell number, size, and identity regulation upon nutrient-induced tissue adaptation of the Drosophila midgut.

15 Feb 2024

Higher prepandemic physical activity levels associated with lower odds of developing and being hospitalized for COVID-19

Researchers explored the possible link between pre-pandemic activity levels in American adults over 45 and their likelihood of developing and being hospitalized for COVID-19.

15 Feb 2024

Study explores health benefits of selenium and zinc-enriched eggs

Researchers investigated the effect of a diet of selenium- and/or zinc-enriched eggs (SZE) on oxidative stress, cognitive impairment, and intestinal flora in D-galactose-induced aging mice.

15 Feb 2024

Teens bullied in childhood who mistrust others have higher adult mental health risks than those without trust issues

Researchers examined the effect of experiencing bullying in childhood on mental health in adolescence.

15 Feb 2024

Twin study investigates the role of the microbiome as a modifier in mental disorders

Researchers examined whether the influence of gut microbiome perturbations on various biological processes, such as the dysregulation of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis, performance of the immune system, and the production of neurotransmitters and short-chain fatty acids contributed to the manifestation and progression of mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.

15 Feb 2024

Combo of targeted and immunotherapy may boost NSCLC treatment by overcoming immune resistance and enhancing anti-tumor activity

Researchers evaluated rational combination treatment regimens for advanced/metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

15 Feb 2024

Mussel oil beats fish oil in atherosclerosis prevention, animal study finds

A study in "Frontiers in Nutrition" shows mussel oil significantly outperforms fish oil in preventing atherosclerosis in mice, suggesting a potential superior dietary supplement for human cardiovascular health.

14 Feb 2024

New epigenetic clocks distinguish aging causes and effects

What causes us to age? New "clocks" developed by researchers may help point to the answers. Investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, unveil a new form of epigenetic clock – a machine learning model designed to predict biological age from DNA structure.

14 Feb 2024

Groundbreaking study sheds light on the potential of the heart to achieve self-repair and regeneration

A groundbreaking scientific study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research has unveiled a remarkable discovery that may have far-reaching implications for the treatment of heart disease.

14 Feb 2024

Oral bacteria interaction leads to smelly breath

Having bad breath really stinks! Now, researchers from Japan report that a particular combination of bacteria in our mouths may be responsible for producing some very unpleasant smells.

14 Feb 2024

Hyaluronic acid injections stimulate long-lasting collagen renewal in aged skin

Chronic exposure of human skin to ultraviolet light causes premature aging, or photoaging. As the skin undergoes photoaging, type I collagen bundles, which are found in the dermis beneath the top layer of the skin and provide strength and support to skin, become fragmented.

14 Feb 2024

U of M research offers new avenue of hope in the fight against chronic HIV

Published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases Oxford Academic, research led by the University of Minnesota Medical School offers a new avenue of hope in the fight against chronic human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.

14 Feb 2024

Rising mammal infections signal alarm for potential H5N1 pandemic

Comprehensive review highlights the increasing trend of mammal-to-mammal transmissions of H5N1 avian influenza, emphasizing the need for vigilant surveillance to prevent a potential pandemic.

14 Feb 2024

Groundbreaking model predicts heart attack risk months in advance

Study introduces a novel biomarker-based model to predict imminent myocardial infarction (IMI), identifying key proteins and metabolites that could revolutionize early detection and prevention strategies.

14 Feb 2024

Smoking, infection, and BMI found to significantly sway immune response, study shows

Study reveals how smoking, CMV latent infection, and BMI significantly influence cytokine release, impacting immune response variability and potentially affecting disease risk.

14 Feb 2024

Study reveals how brain processes visual cues to guide cooperative behavior in primates

Eye contact and body language are critical in social interaction, but exactly how the brain uses this information in order to inform behavior in real time is not well understood.

14 Feb 2024

Researchers develop enhanced immunotherapy for multiple myeloma treatment

Immunotherapy is already improving treatment options for many cancer types, but research groups keep exploring ways to boost the body's immune response against the tumor.

14 Feb 2024

Researchers develop 20 new recombinant rabies viral vectors for brain circuit mapping

A research team led by the University of California, Irvine has created 20 new recombinant rabies viral vectors for neural circuit mapping that offer a range of significant advantages over existing tools, including the ability to detect microstructural changes in models of aging and Alzheimer's disease brain neurons.

14 Feb 2024

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MedUni Vienna scientists identify possible biomarkers for chronic fatigue syndrome

How maternal diet composition influences offspring appetite and metabolic health

Researchers discover new mechanism of action between the nutrient adaptation of intestinal stem cells and aging

Higher prepandemic physical activity levels associated with lower odds of developing and being hospitalized for COVID-19

Study explores health benefits of selenium and zinc-enriched eggs

Teens bullied in childhood who mistrust others have higher adult mental health risks than those without trust issues

Twin study investigates the role of the microbiome as a modifier in mental disorders

Combo of targeted and immunotherapy may boost NSCLC treatment by overcoming immune resistance and enhancing anti-tumor activity

Mussel oil beats fish oil in atherosclerosis prevention, animal study finds

New epigenetic clocks distinguish aging causes and effects

Groundbreaking study sheds light on the potential of the heart to achieve self-repair and regeneration

Oral bacteria interaction leads to smelly breath

Hyaluronic acid injections stimulate long-lasting collagen renewal in aged skin

U of M research offers new avenue of hope in the fight against chronic HIV

Rising mammal infections signal alarm for potential H5N1 pandemic

Groundbreaking model predicts heart attack risk months in advance

Smoking, infection, and BMI found to significantly sway immune response, study shows

Study reveals how brain processes visual cues to guide cooperative behavior in primates

Researchers develop enhanced immunotherapy for multiple myeloma treatment

Researchers develop 20 new recombinant rabies viral vectors for brain circuit mapping

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