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Hormonal contraceptives taken by adolescents may affect risk assessment behavior

Hormonal contraceptives taken by adolescents may influence development of the brain in a way that alters the recognition of risks, a new study in rats suggests.

13 Nov 2023

Early life stress circumstances alter more genes in the brain than head injuries

A surprising thing happened when researchers began exploring whether early-life stress compounds the effects of a childhood head injury on health and behavior later in life: In an animal study, stress changed the activation level of many more genes in the brain than were changed by a bump to the head.

13 Nov 2023

KAIST researchers develop an IV needle that irreversibly softens upon insertion

Intravenous (IV) injection is a method commonly used in patient's treatment worldwide as it induces rapid effects and allows treatment through continuous administration of medication by directly injecting drugs into the blood vessel.

13 Nov 2023

Researchers improve the system for stratifying mortality risk of variceal bleeding

Approximately half of patients with advanced liver disease have varicose veins in the esophagus and stomach, and a more than a fifth of them experience bleeding from these varices into the digestive tract.

13 Nov 2023

CRISPR-based gene-editing therapy could offer hope for people with inherited high LDL cholesterol

A single infusion of a CRISPR-based gene-editing therapy significantly reduced low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL, the "bad cholesterol") in people who carry one gene for the inherited condition that results in very high LDL cholesterol levels and a high risk of heart attack at an early age, according to late-breaking science presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.

13 Nov 2023

BioEcho introduces EchoLUTION™ FFPE RNA Kit for superior RNA extraction from FFPE tissues

A leading provider of innovative molecular biology solutions, announces the launch of its EchoLUTION FFPE RNA Kit.

From BioEcho Life Sciences GmbH 13 Nov 2023

Porvair Sciences Introduces UltraPPM LITE for Reliable Sample Processing

Porvair Sciences is proud to announce the launch of its UltraPPM LITE positive pressure manifold.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 13 Nov 2023

Transforming brain research with AI and machine learning

Using machine learning, researchers are able to use data from the brain to glean deeper insights and apply this new knowledge in clinical settings.

13 Nov 2023

Exploring the use of psychedelics as novel treatments for psychiatric disorders

Psychedelic compounds such as psilocybin, a substance found in various mushroom species, are garnering more research support as novel treatments for psychiatric disorders, but questions remain concerning who they may help the most.

13 Nov 2023

Pioneering study finds predictive biomarker in lung adenocarcinoma

The potential of the transcriptome of tumor-adjacent normal lung tissue in predicting the prognosis of lung cancer.

13 Nov 2023

How chronic stress and mood disorders affect adolescent brain development

Advanced brain imaging techniques reveal how adolescent brain development influences, and is influenced by, factors including chronic stress and mood disorders.

13 Nov 2023

Changing environment can have long-term, significant effects on the brain

Changes in a person's environment can have long-term, significant effects on the brain, whether it's the inhalation of wildfire smoke or the experience of childhood trauma.

13 Nov 2023

Next-generation ovarian cancer therapy: Engineered Vδ2 T cells show promise in preclinical trials

A prospective path for allogeneic cellular immunotherapies.

13 Nov 2023

Revolutionizing critical care: the potential of gut microbiota therapeutics

The curative potential and limitations of gut microbiome-based therapeutics in critical illnesses.

13 Nov 2023

Is there an association between atrial fibrillation onset age and incident dementia?

Whether younger age at atrial fibrillation (AF) diagnosis is associated with a higher risk of incident dementia.

13 Nov 2023

Willow bark may be the source of a new antiviral drug

Scientists have found that specially processed samples of willow bark extract have an antiviral effect which isn’t seen in already known medical compounds from willow bark, such as salicylic acid, the precursor to modern aspirin.

13 Nov 2023

Multi-ancestry study reveals 187 new genetic risk factors for prostate cancer

In a comprehensive multi-ancestry GWAS meta-analysis, researchers identified 451 risk variants for prostate cancer, including 187 new variants, demonstrating the utility of such studies across diverse populations. This analysis not only increased understanding of genetic risk factors but also differentiated between aggressive and non-aggressive prostate cancer types, underscoring the potential of genetic risk scoring in guiding screening and early detection strategies.

12 Nov 2023

UCI researchers discover gene critical for muscle repair

University of California, Irvine researchers have identified a gene expressed during regeneration that is critical for muscle repair.

12 Nov 2023

Open-science triumph: Crowdsourced initiative yields potent SARS-CoV-2 antivirals

In this study, researchers harnessed crowdsourcing and open science to develop new antivirals against SARS-CoV-2, focusing on its main protease, Mpro. Their approach led to the discovery of potent compounds, including one with high efficacy in cell lines and cross-reactivity against various COVID-19 variants, demonstrating the potential of collaborative and transparent drug discovery in tackling global health crises.

12 Nov 2023

Gene therapy's double-edged sword: Breakthrough treatments face manufacturing and efficacy

Research explores the advancements, challenges, and economic implications of gene therapy for various diseases, including inherited blood disorders, malignancies treated with CAR-T cells, and diseases targeted by in vivo AAV vectors. The review highlights the transformative potential of gene therapies while acknowledging the complexities in manufacturing, safety, efficacy, and long-term durability.

12 Nov 2023

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Hormonal contraceptives taken by adolescents may affect risk assessment behavior

Early life stress circumstances alter more genes in the brain than head injuries

KAIST researchers develop an IV needle that irreversibly softens upon insertion

Researchers improve the system for stratifying mortality risk of variceal bleeding

CRISPR-based gene-editing therapy could offer hope for people with inherited high LDL cholesterol

BioEcho introduces EchoLUTION™ FFPE RNA Kit for superior RNA extraction from FFPE tissues

Porvair Sciences Introduces UltraPPM LITE for Reliable Sample Processing

Transforming brain research with AI and machine learning

Exploring the use of psychedelics as novel treatments for psychiatric disorders

Pioneering study finds predictive biomarker in lung adenocarcinoma

How chronic stress and mood disorders affect adolescent brain development

Changing environment can have long-term, significant effects on the brain

Next-generation ovarian cancer therapy: Engineered Vδ2 T cells show promise in preclinical trials

Revolutionizing critical care: the potential of gut microbiota therapeutics

Is there an association between atrial fibrillation onset age and incident dementia?

Willow bark may be the source of a new antiviral drug

Multi-ancestry study reveals 187 new genetic risk factors for prostate cancer

UCI researchers discover gene critical for muscle repair

Open-science triumph: Crowdsourced initiative yields potent SARS-CoV-2 antivirals

Gene therapy's double-edged sword: Breakthrough treatments face manufacturing and efficacy

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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