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Hemoglobin-like protein plays an important role in the development of the heart, study finds

In a landmark study led by the University of Maryland School of Medicine, researchers discovered for the first time that a certain kind of protein similar to hemoglobin, called cytoglobin, plays an important role in the development of the heart.

15 Dec 2023

Science’s Breakthrough of the Year: GLP-1 agonists can blunt obesity-associated health problems

Science has named the development of glucagon like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists and this year's discovery that these drugs can blunt obesity-associated health problems as its 2023 Breakthrough of The Year.

15 Dec 2023

RNA-seq analysis reveals key factors in intervertebral disc degeneration

In a rapid communication published in the journal Genes & Diseases, researchers from Chongqing Medical University and Yongchuan Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Chongqing have unveiled crucial insights into the factors that might influence Intervertebral Disc Degeneration (IDD).

15 Dec 2023

Protective bacterial communities consume the nutrients to starve out pathogens

The human gut is home to hundreds of different bacterial species collectively known as the gut microbiome.

15 Dec 2023

New methodology may be important in the fight against antimicrobial resistance

NTNU has developed a promising antibiotic candidate against MRSA. Behind the discovery lies a methodology that may be important in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

15 Dec 2023

Novel immunization strategies can markedly increase mucosal immunity in nonhuman primates

The global COVID-19 vaccination campaign saved an estimated 20 million lives. However, while current COVID-19 vaccines provide protection against developing severe disease, they do little to prevent infection and transmission.

15 Dec 2023

Seaweed-based hydrogel promises pain-free wound healing

Acting as the main interface between the internal and the external world, the skin is the largest and most important organ of the human body. It is frequently exposed to many types of physical injuries or wounds, including cuts, scrapes, scratches, infections, and ulcers.

15 Dec 2023

Waseda researchers unravel secrets of building better brain organoids with blood vessels

Researchers at Waseda University led by Assistant Professor Kosuke Kataoka, have uncovered crucial insights into brain organoids’ development.

15 Dec 2023

New LMU-led DFG Research Unit eyes innovative gene therapies for retinal diseases

A new LMU-led DFG Research Unit is developing innovative approaches for treating retinal diseases.

15 Dec 2023

Study uncovers vast genomic diversity in Aboriginal Australian communities

Study on Aboriginal Australian communities using whole-genome sequencing reveals a high level of unique genetic diversity, including novel alleles and structural variants, crucial for understanding human genomic evolution and medical genetics.

14 Dec 2023

Research shows how the immune system keeps Herpes simplex virus at bay

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is extremely common, affecting nearly two-thirds of the world's population, according to the World Health Organization.

14 Dec 2023

Study exposes racial disparities in Lyme disease diagnosis and treatment times

Study reveals racial disparities in Lyme disease diagnosis and treatment, with Black patients experiencing longer delays and higher risks of disseminated disease compared to White patients.

14 Dec 2023

NIAID study identifies critical T-cell function missing in prior HIV vaccine candidates

An effective HIV vaccine may need to prompt strong responses from immune cells called CD8+ T cells to protect people from acquiring HIV, according to a new study from researchers at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, and colleagues.

14 Dec 2023

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Hemoglobin-like protein plays an important role in the development of the heart, study finds

Science’s Breakthrough of the Year: GLP-1 agonists can blunt obesity-associated health problems

RNA-seq analysis reveals key factors in intervertebral disc degeneration

Protective bacterial communities consume the nutrients to starve out pathogens

New methodology may be important in the fight against antimicrobial resistance

Novel immunization strategies can markedly increase mucosal immunity in nonhuman primates

Seaweed-based hydrogel promises pain-free wound healing

Waseda researchers unravel secrets of building better brain organoids with blood vessels

New LMU-led DFG Research Unit eyes innovative gene therapies for retinal diseases

Study uncovers vast genomic diversity in Aboriginal Australian communities

Research shows how the immune system keeps Herpes simplex virus at bay

Study exposes racial disparities in Lyme disease diagnosis and treatment times

NIAID study identifies critical T-cell function missing in prior HIV vaccine candidates

Can community pharmacists reduce the incidence of skin cancer?

Researchers develop a framework to identify potentially hidden genetic contributors to disease

Study uncovers unique genetic diversity in Australian Indigenous populations

Rapid identification of disease-causing bacteria using Raman spectroscopy

Researchers identify the culprit responsible for harmful inflammation in certain muscular disorders

D-mannose could improve age-associated urinary tract dysfunction and help reduce UTIs

Novel machine learning tool predicts gain- and loss-of-function variants across the genome

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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