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Study offers new insights into ketamine's rewiring of the brain

Ketamine – an anesthetic also known for its illicit use as a recreational drug – has undergone a thorough reputational rehabilitation in recent years as the medical establishment has begun to recognize its wide-ranging therapeutic effects.

4 Dec 2023

Experimental deep brain stimulation offers hope to treat cognitive deficits after traumatic brain injuries

Five people who had life-altering, seemingly irreversible cognitive deficits following moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries showed substantial improvements in their cognition and quality of life after receiving an experimental form of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in a phase 1 clinical trial.

4 Dec 2023

Scientists unmask molecule that fuels leukemia growth

In a study published in the journal Genes & Diseases, researchers from Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, explored the impact of m6A modification on the maturation process of precursor microRNAs (pre-miRNAs) and its potential role in tumorigenesis.

4 Dec 2023

Postpartum phagocytosis of pancreatic β-cells by macrophages regulates blood glucose levels

Pancreatic beta cells (β-cells) reside in a cluster of cells in the pancreas known as the islets of Langerhans.

4 Dec 2023

Pancreatic vagus nerve stimulation boosts insulin production in mice

Insulin is a hormone that decreases blood glucose levels. The only cells that produce insulin are pancreatic beta cells (β-cells), and a decrease in these cells is a major cause of diabetes.

4 Dec 2023

New insights into the interplay between prions and TDP-43 in neurodegenerative pathology

Neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by the deposition of clumped proteins in the brain and progressive neuronal cell death.

4 Dec 2023

Overweight people may have impaired antibody response to COVID-19 infection

University of Queensland-led research shows being overweight can impair the body's antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 infection but not to the protection offered by vaccination.

4 Dec 2023

Neuroimaging and network modeling tools shed light on Alzheimer's disease in animal models

Indiana University researchers are collaborating on a novel approach to use neuroimaging and network modeling tools - previously developed to analyze brains of patients in the clinic - to investigate Alzheimer's disease progression in preclinical animal models.

4 Dec 2023

Lightweight helmet with tiny sensors records magnetic fields generated by brain activity

A man walking around a room wearing a helmet that records his brain function would have seemed like science fiction five years ago.

4 Dec 2023

MU researchers unveil the immune system's secret weapon against lung cancer

As one of the most insidious diseases in the world, cancer has few treatments that work to eradicate it completely.

4 Dec 2023

LysoPI lipids show promise in boosting insulin secretion in diabetics

While sugar is the most frequently named culprit in the development of type 2 diabetes, a better understanding of the role of fats is also essential.

4 Dec 2023

Researchers evaluate performance of a large language model in phenotyping postpartum hemorrhage patients

Researchers evaluated the performance of a large language model (LLM) in phenotyping postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) patients using discharge notes.

4 Dec 2023

Study elucidates human metabolism of key flavonoids

In a world where plant-based lifestyles are on the rise, the power of foods such as broccoli, celery, and tofu, which are rich in flavonoids, is becoming clearer.

4 Dec 2023

Shining a light on thalassemia: Global report unveils knowledge gaps and opportunities

Thalassemia, a hereditary hemoglobinopathy, occurs in 4.4 out of every 10,000 live births and is prevalent in Mediterranean coastal areas, Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and southern China.

4 Dec 2023

Meat goes natural: Plant power and phages replace chemicals in food preservation

In a study published in the journal Food Quality and Safety on 19 October 2023, researchers from Zhejiang A&F University and Zhejiang University conclude that natural preservatives offer a viable alternative to synthetic chemicals in meat preservation.

4 Dec 2023

Study links placental Group B Streptococcus to higher neonatal unit admissions in newborns

CN Bio PhysioMimix Organ-on-a-Chip data supports Inipharm’s INI-822 for metabolic liver disease treatment now in clinical testing

CN Bio today announced its PhysioMimix® assay for Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).

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Study offers new insights into ketamine's rewiring of the brain

Experimental deep brain stimulation offers hope to treat cognitive deficits after traumatic brain injuries

Scientists unmask molecule that fuels leukemia growth

Postpartum phagocytosis of pancreatic β-cells by macrophages regulates blood glucose levels

Pancreatic vagus nerve stimulation boosts insulin production in mice

New insights into the interplay between prions and TDP-43 in neurodegenerative pathology

Overweight people may have impaired antibody response to COVID-19 infection

Neuroimaging and network modeling tools shed light on Alzheimer's disease in animal models

Lightweight helmet with tiny sensors records magnetic fields generated by brain activity

MU researchers unveil the immune system's secret weapon against lung cancer

LysoPI lipids show promise in boosting insulin secretion in diabetics

Researchers evaluate performance of a large language model in phenotyping postpartum hemorrhage patients

Study elucidates human metabolism of key flavonoids

Shining a light on thalassemia: Global report unveils knowledge gaps and opportunities

Meat goes natural: Plant power and phages replace chemicals in food preservation

Study links placental Group B Streptococcus to higher neonatal unit admissions in newborns

Evaluating the safety and efficacy of thalamic DBS in treating traumatic brain injury

Study reveals how maternal diabetes affects birth defects at the single-cell level

Does immediate parent-infant skin-to-skin contact improve interaction in very preterm babies at 4 months?

CN Bio PhysioMimix Organ-on-a-Chip data supports Inipharm’s INI-822 for metabolic liver disease treatment now in clinical testing

Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

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