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Lowering sodium intake can help reduce blood pressure

Nearly everyone can lower their blood pressure, even people currently on blood pressure-reducing drugs, by lowering their sodium intake, reports a new study from Northwestern Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

11 Nov 2023

Bath student engineers win international competition to design an artificial heart

Student engineers from the University of Bath are on top of the world after winning an international competition to design an artificial heart.

10 Nov 2023

New study sheds light on the genes and nutrients that give MAIT cells their fighting power

Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) are investigating a talented type of T cell.

10 Nov 2023

Study narrows down potential causes of Long COVID brain fog and other neuropsychiatric symptoms

Neuropsychiatric symptoms of Long COVID, including brain fog, inability to concentrate, and headache, have puzzled researchers and clinicians, who are hunting for those symptoms' causes.

10 Nov 2023

Study shows rhesus macaques as an ideal animal model for studying pelvic organ prolapse

This study is led by Prof. Lan Zhu (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital), Prof. Tao Tan (State Key Laboratory of Primate Biomedical Research, Kunming University of Science and Technology), and Prof. Weizhi Ji (State Key Laboratory of Primate Biomedical Research, Kunming University of Science and Technology).

10 Nov 2023

Genetically engineered yeast cells produce natural plant product for schizophrenia treatment

An international team of researchers has demonstrated that genetically engineered yeast cells can produce the natural plant product alstonine, which has shown positive effects in treating schizophrenia.

10 Nov 2023

New calculator estimates a person’s cardiovascular disease risk over the next 30 years

A new calculator estimates a person's risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) over the next 30 years by combining measures of cardiovascular, kidney and metabolic health for the first time, according to a new American Heart Association Scientific Statement published today in the Association's flagship journal Circulation.

10 Nov 2023

Diverse gut bacteria could help fight cryptosporidiosis

The severity of a diarrheal disease could be down to the bacteria in your gut - according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

10 Nov 2023

Data, Design, and Discovery: Andrew Buchanan's Impact on Biologics Innovation

Andrew Buchanan on the Future of Biologics and AI

10 Nov 2023

New insights into migraine etiology: the role of hepatocyte growth factor

The causal links between pro-inflammatory cytokine expression and migraine.

10 Nov 2023

Research redefines rheumatoid arthritis: Over 314,000 cells analyzed for precise treatment strategies

A new paper recently published in Nature, reported the examination of synovial tissue from the joints of nearly 80 people with RA, in combination with RNA sequencing and surface protein analyses.

10 Nov 2023

Diverse plant-based diets emerge as key to combating non-communicable diseases and climate change

The health and environmental benefits conferred by plant-based diets.

10 Nov 2023

Debate intensifies over vegan diets for children, pediatric associations weigh in

Evidence on vegan (VN) diets for pediatric and adolescent individuals.

10 Nov 2023

Developing a synthetic pathology framework: A step towards replacing animal testing

Researchers establish AnimalGAN as a reliable alternative for generating synthetic pathology data.

10 Nov 2023

Associations between screen time, exercise habits, and the onset of dementia, Parkinson's disease, and depression

Researchers explore the prospective link between screen time and the risk of developing dementia, Parkinson's disease, and depression.

10 Nov 2023

Is obesity an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

Researchers explore how obesity contributes to cardiovascular disease by investigating this association in low-risk people.

10 Nov 2023

Blooming health: Unfolding the petal-perfect virtues of edible flowers

A comprehensive review of the nutritional and therapeutic benefits of edible flowers highlights their role in health, food security, and environmental sustainability. This study provides insight into the nutritional content of flowers, their potential health benefits due to bioactive compounds, and innovative sustainable uses like phytoremediation and natural dyes.

9 Nov 2023

Pediatric viral threats surge in the 21st century: A call for One Health approach

Scoping review in "Pediatric Research" examines the rise of pediatric viral diseases in the 21st century and underscores the importance of a One Health approach, integrating human, animal, and ecosystem health, to combat these emerging and re-emerging infectious threats effectively.

9 Nov 2023

SDF-4 protein shows promise for early detection of gastric cancer

A research team led by the Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine has discovered that the stromal cell-derived factor 4 (SDF-4) protein is a reliable cancer marker.

9 Nov 2023

HMS immunologist unravels the mysteries of how the immune system communicates

The immune system is a crucial part of our survival, regularly fending off wide-ranging attacks on the body, both internal and external.

9 Nov 2023

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Lowering sodium intake can help reduce blood pressure

Bath student engineers win international competition to design an artificial heart

New study sheds light on the genes and nutrients that give MAIT cells their fighting power

Study narrows down potential causes of Long COVID brain fog and other neuropsychiatric symptoms

Study shows rhesus macaques as an ideal animal model for studying pelvic organ prolapse

Genetically engineered yeast cells produce natural plant product for schizophrenia treatment

New calculator estimates a person’s cardiovascular disease risk over the next 30 years

Diverse gut bacteria could help fight cryptosporidiosis

Data, Design, and Discovery: Andrew Buchanan's Impact on Biologics Innovation

New insights into migraine etiology: the role of hepatocyte growth factor

Research redefines rheumatoid arthritis: Over 314,000 cells analyzed for precise treatment strategies

Diverse plant-based diets emerge as key to combating non-communicable diseases and climate change

Debate intensifies over vegan diets for children, pediatric associations weigh in

Developing a synthetic pathology framework: A step towards replacing animal testing

Associations between screen time, exercise habits, and the onset of dementia, Parkinson's disease, and depression

Is obesity an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

Blooming health: Unfolding the petal-perfect virtues of edible flowers

Pediatric viral threats surge in the 21st century: A call for One Health approach

SDF-4 protein shows promise for early detection of gastric cancer

HMS immunologist unravels the mysteries of how the immune system communicates

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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