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Daylight heals, night light steals: The surprising link between light exposure and mental health

Researchers find that increased night-time light exposure is linked to higher risks of various psychiatric disorders including depression and anxiety, while more daylight exposure lowers these risks. The large-scale study suggests modulating light patterns could be a non-pharmacological strategy for improving mental health.

12 Oct 2023

Could young blood be the key to reversing age-related cognitive decline?

Researchers at the University of Auckland identify platelet factor 4 (PF4) in young blood as a key player in reversing age-related cognitive decline in mice. The study offers a promising avenue for treating dementia-related conditions and enhancing brain function in aging populations.

11 Oct 2023

Genetically edited chickens show resistance to avian influenza in landmark study

Researchers use CRISPR technology to create chickens resistant to avian influenza, targeting specific genes to inhibit viral replication. The study reveals both the promise and complexities of using genetic editing as a disease control strategy, also shedding light on influenza's adaptability.

11 Oct 2023

New drug molecule restores lost nerve-muscle connections, enhances strength

A small molecule previously shown to enhance strength in injured or old laboratory mice does so by restoring lost connections between nerves and muscle fibers, Stanford Medicine researchers have found.

11 Oct 2023

Mucin glycosylation plays crucial role in protecting against obesity and intestinal inflammation

Located in the mucus layer that lines the gastrointestinal tract, mucins - proteins with attached sugar molecules - play a key role in combating bacterial infection and providing a safe haven to friendly gut bacteria through unknown mechanisms.

11 Oct 2023

CT scan of the thymus reveals immune system aging

Thymus, a small and relatively unknown organ, may play a bigger role in the immune system of adults than was previously believed.

11 Oct 2023

What's on the menu for elite soccer players? Study reveals dietary habits vary by gender and competition level

Recent study reveals that the dietary habits of elite soccer players are influenced by their competitive levels and gender, with males favoring carbs and females leaning towards lean meats. The findings highlight the need for tailored nutritional guidance to optimize performance and health.

11 Oct 2023

UArizona to train next generation of Alzheimer's researchers with prestigious NIH grant

A prestigious National Institute on Aging training grant to develop a future workforce of research scientists in the field of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias was awarded to researchers at the Center for Innovation in Brain Science at the University of Arizona Health Sciences.

11 Oct 2023

NYU team makes breakthrough in understanding neural mechanisms behind speech production

Speech production is a complex neural phenomenon that has left researchers explaining it tongue-tied. Separating out the complex web of neural regions controlling precise muscle movement in the mouth, jaw and tongue with the regions processing the auditory feedback of hearing your own voice is a complex problem, and one that has to be overcome for the next generation of speech-producing protheses.

11 Oct 2023

New topical drug shows promise in preventing cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma

Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common type of skin cancer in the United States, impacting approximately 700,000 people each year.

11 Oct 2023

BRAF/EGFR/MEK inhibition suppresses cancer stemness and drug resistance of colorectal cancer cells

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on October 4, 2023, entitled, "Inhibiting BRAF/EGFR/MEK suppresses cancer stemness and drug resistance of primary colorectal cancer cells."

11 Oct 2023

Study sheds light on how the immune system differentiates between self and non-self antigens

A groundbreaking study, led by Professor Kyemyung Park and his research team in the Graduate School of Health Science and Technology and the Department of Biomedical Engineering at UNIST has shed light on the intricate mechanism behind the immune system's ability to differentiate between self and non-self antigens.

11 Oct 2023

New consensus practice guideline published for clinicians on the determination of brain death

New guidance has been issued for clinicians on the determination of brain death, also known as death by neurologic criteria.

11 Oct 2023

Pitt scientists develop new approach to reduce side effects of organ transplants

Giving living donor liver transplant recipients an infusion of immune cells derived from their donor a week before transplantation is feasible, safe – and may lead to recipients being successfully weaned off immunosuppressant medications without rejecting the transplanted organ.

11 Oct 2023

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Daylight heals, night light steals: The surprising link between light exposure and mental health

Could young blood be the key to reversing age-related cognitive decline?

Genetically edited chickens show resistance to avian influenza in landmark study

New drug molecule restores lost nerve-muscle connections, enhances strength

Mucin glycosylation plays crucial role in protecting against obesity and intestinal inflammation

CT scan of the thymus reveals immune system aging

What's on the menu for elite soccer players? Study reveals dietary habits vary by gender and competition level

UArizona to train next generation of Alzheimer's researchers with prestigious NIH grant

NYU team makes breakthrough in understanding neural mechanisms behind speech production

New topical drug shows promise in preventing cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma

BRAF/EGFR/MEK inhibition suppresses cancer stemness and drug resistance of colorectal cancer cells

Study sheds light on how the immune system differentiates between self and non-self antigens

New consensus practice guideline published for clinicians on the determination of brain death

Pitt scientists develop new approach to reduce side effects of organ transplants

Study reveals a microbial metabolite's role in inducing Parkinson's-like symptoms

Study highlights YB-1 targeting as novel treatment approach for pleural mesothelioma

New nanocapsule treatment boosts immune response against solid tumors

Study sheds light on genetic influences on fatty acid use in minority populations

New AI model can identify neuroanatomical regions vulnerable to age-related changes

Towards xenotransplantation: Genetically altered pig kidneys prove viable in non-human primates

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