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LHPP gene identified as a potential target for treatment-resistant depression

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a widespread mental health condition that for many is disabling. It has long been appreciated that MDD has genetic as well as environmental influences.

2 Nov 2023

New mechanism discovered for aspirin's cancer-fighting properties

LMU researchers have identified a signaling pathway by which aspirin can inhibit colorectal cancer.

2 Nov 2023

NIH awards $2.1 million to UCLA to end the HIV epidemic

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has granted $2.1 million to UCLA's Center for HIV Identification, Prevention, and Treatment Services (CHIPTS) and the UCLA-CDU Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) to support four research projects and an implementation science consultation hub.

2 Nov 2023

LMU medical scientists discover new mechanism of alarmin release

LMU medical scientists have demonstrated that important pro-inflammatory mediators are released into the bloodstream through tiny pores in the cell membrane at a very early stage of the immune response.

2 Nov 2023

Urinary biomarkers can show enhanced performance than plasma biomarkers in disease detection

In recent decades, the emphasis of biomarker research has centered around blood-based markers.

2 Nov 2023

Study uncovers how sex differences emerge and evolve in animals

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and Heidelberg University in Germany have shown that sex differences in animals vary dramatically across species, organs and developmental stages, and evolve quickly at the gene level but slowly at the cell type level.

2 Nov 2023

Science, Innovation, and Xenotransplantation: A Discussion with Dr. Wenning Qin

In this interview, we delve deep into the pioneering world of xenotransplantation and the evolving landscape of gene editing.

2 Nov 2023

Industry & academia combine to support synthesis of squaric acid monoamides as building blocks for drug discovery

Global sustainable laboratory equipment visionaries, Asynt, have collaborated with Kingston University (London, UK) and renowned worldwide chemical products supplier, Key Organics, to develop an accessible new synthetic compound library.

From Asynt 2 Nov 2023

Study uncovers link between salt-adding habits and type 2 diabetes

A recent study explored the possible interaction of added salt in food with the rate of new type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) to understand the contribution of long-term sodium intake to diabetes incidence.

2 Nov 2023

Skin-friendly ECG sensor offers comfort without compromise on cardiac care

Researchers optimized dry electrode geometries for a wearable electrocardiogram (ECG) patch to enhance its performance and comparability with commercial ECG monitors for remote and point-of-care (PoC) diagnostics.

2 Nov 2023

From fear to fitness: study suggests exercise may ease aging anxiety in African Americans

Researchers examined the relationship between aging anxiety and its four constructs with physical activity (PA) levels and attitudes in middle-aged and older African Americans.

2 Nov 2023

Influence of healthy lifestyle habits on chronic disorders

The health benefits of regular exercise, a healthy diet, and adequate sleep.

2 Nov 2023

Study finds connection between depression severity and risk of endometriosis

Researchers investigated whether depression was associated with endometriosis.

2 Nov 2023

Mast cell receptor linked to alcohol withdrawal-associated headaches

Researchers investigate the role of the mast-cell-specific receptor Mas-related G-protein-coupled receptor B2 (MrgprB2) in alcohol-withdrawal-induced headaches.

2 Nov 2023

New treatment breakthrough: Pyrotinib combo demonstrates remarkable efficacy for HER2 positive metastatic breast cancer

The safety and efficacy of treating human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive metastatic breast cancer with pyrotinib.

2 Nov 2023

Fluctuations in blood pressure from midlife to end-of-life: Correlation with dementia risk

Researchers assess the link between year-to-year blood pressure variability at different life stages and the risk of developing dementia.

2 Nov 2023

Does social media and academic performance impact e-cigarette use among adolescents?

The effects of academic performance on the association between e-cigarette use and social media influence.

2 Nov 2023

Study sheds light on origins of breast cancer in people with BRCA2 mutations

A pioneering study led by Professor Ashok Venkitaraman from the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI Singapore) at the National University of Singapore and Dr Mona Shehata from the University of Cambridge (UK) has uncovered vital insights into the distinct effects of BRCA2 mutations on breast tissue cells, shedding light on early breast cancer development in people with BRCA2 mutations.

1 Nov 2023

Seaweed symbionts reveal treasure trove of potential drug compounds

Marine macroalgae-associated Bacillota reveal a trove of bioactive compounds with potential pharmacological benefits, from antibacterial to anticancer properties. This comprehensive review illuminates the promising yet underexplored therapeutic applications of these marine microorganisms.

1 Nov 2023

Cancer neuroscience: A new frontier in cancer treatment

Cancer cells hijack normal biological processes, allowing them to multiply. For example, tumors spur construction of new blood vessels, building themselves "highways" to supply nutrients.

1 Nov 2023