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12-week daily strawberry intake improves brain health among middle-aged, overweight adults

A new study published in Nutrients shows daily consumption of strawberries for 12 weeks reduced interference in memory and depressive symptoms among middle-aged, overweight adults with self-reported mild cognitive decline.

8 Nov 2023

Human tissue model reveals diversity of bacterial strategies for urinary tract infections

The research, published today in Science Advances, is the first to use a sophisticated human tissue model to explore the interaction between host and pathogen for six common species that cause urinary tract infections.

8 Nov 2023

Inhibitory interneurons play a crucial role in fear memory expression and recall

Memory, a fundamental tool for our survival, is closely linked with how we encode, recall, and respond to external stimuli.

8 Nov 2023

New antifungal molecule shows promise in combatting fungal infections without toxicity

A new antifungal molecule, devised by tweaking the structure of prominent antifungal drug Amphotericin B, has the potential to harness the drug's power against fungal infections while doing away with its toxicity, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and collaborators at the University of Wisconsin-Madison report in the journal Nature.

8 Nov 2023

Scientists unravel the mystery of how cells keep glutathione levels in check

If a delivery person leaves a package on your front step without pinging you, you likely won't know it's there.

8 Nov 2023

Clotting risk from birth control normalizes within weeks of stopping hormonal contraceptives

Using birth control pills and other hormone-based contraceptives is known to elevate the risk of blood clots about three-fold, but a new study suggests that this risk largely goes away within two to four weeks after one stops using these contraceptives, according to research published today in Blood.

8 Nov 2023

Simultaneous inhibition of two proteins may be a new strategy for tackling triple-negative breast cancer

Researchers at the Centre for Genomic Regulation and Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology have shown that the simultaneous inhibition of two different proteins may represent a new strategy for tackling triple-negative breast cancer, the most aggressive and drug-resistant form of breast cancer.

8 Nov 2023

Anesthetic drug propofol cancels sensory processing by cutting it off communication within the cortex

General anesthesia evokes a dual mystery: How does it disrupt consciousness, including sensory perception, and what might that say about the nature of consciousness.

8 Nov 2023

New prodrug approach enhances drug delivery to brain cells

A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that the delivery of drugs into the brain, and especially into glial cells, can be enhanced with prodrugs that temporarily incorporate thyroxine or a thyroxine-like molecule.

8 Nov 2023

Temperature plays crucial role in virus DNA release and infection

Researchers at Lund University, together with colleagues at the NIST Synchrotron Facility in the USA, have mapped on an atomic level what happens in a virus particle when the temperature is raised.

8 Nov 2023

Can adding RNA sequencing to germline genetic testing improve accuracy and clinical sensitivity over time compared to DNA sequencing alone?

Concurrent sequencing of DNA and RNA to detect the predisposition to hereditary cancer.

8 Nov 2023

Reversing biological age could increase longevity and lower dementia and stroke risk

The association between three clinical BA measures and neurological disease risk.

8 Nov 2023

High-density electrocorticography for speech decoding and improved neural speech prostheses

High-resolution, micro-electrocorticographic (µECoG) neural recordings for speech decoding to improve speech prostheses.

8 Nov 2023

Study shows linear associations between body mass index and site-specific tumors in young males

The associations between body mass index (BMI) among young males and new-onset site-specific tumors.

8 Nov 2023

Diet and sedentary behavior influence adiposity in obese children, study finds

The relationship between physical activity, sedentary behavior, and diet quality

8 Nov 2023

Innovative AI model uses YouTube vlogs to identify depression signs early

An innovative depression detection model that leverages audiovisual features from YouTube vlogs.

8 Nov 2023

The effect of vegetarian diets on sports performance

The effects of vegetarian and omnivorous diets on athletic performance.

8 Nov 2023

Pharmacogenomics holds promise for personalized dementia therapies

Pharmacogenomics-based studies in the research for personalized therapeutics for dementia

8 Nov 2023

Personal biases warp COVID-19 memories, posing a challenge for future pandemic policies

In a series of studies, researchers found that personal biases significantly influence how individuals remember the COVID-19 pandemic, which could potentially shape historical narratives and impact future pandemic policies. They suggest that recognizing these biases is crucial for developing long-term strategies that maintain societal trust and cohesion.

7 Nov 2023

Immune imprinting: The crux of waning COVID-19 booster effectiveness against new variants

The study in Nature Microbiology reviews the concept of immune imprinting and its influence on antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2, highlighting challenges for COVID-19 booster vaccination efficacy against emerging variants. Researchers suggest that understanding immune imprinting is crucial for developing vaccines that elicit broad and lasting immune protection.

7 Nov 2023

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12-week daily strawberry intake improves brain health among middle-aged, overweight adults

Human tissue model reveals diversity of bacterial strategies for urinary tract infections

Inhibitory interneurons play a crucial role in fear memory expression and recall

New antifungal molecule shows promise in combatting fungal infections without toxicity

Scientists unravel the mystery of how cells keep glutathione levels in check

Clotting risk from birth control normalizes within weeks of stopping hormonal contraceptives

Simultaneous inhibition of two proteins may be a new strategy for tackling triple-negative breast cancer

Anesthetic drug propofol cancels sensory processing by cutting it off communication within the cortex

New prodrug approach enhances drug delivery to brain cells

Temperature plays crucial role in virus DNA release and infection

Can adding RNA sequencing to germline genetic testing improve accuracy and clinical sensitivity over time compared to DNA sequencing alone?

Reversing biological age could increase longevity and lower dementia and stroke risk

High-density electrocorticography for speech decoding and improved neural speech prostheses

Study shows linear associations between body mass index and site-specific tumors in young males

Diet and sedentary behavior influence adiposity in obese children, study finds

Innovative AI model uses YouTube vlogs to identify depression signs early

The effect of vegetarian diets on sports performance

Pharmacogenomics holds promise for personalized dementia therapies

Personal biases warp COVID-19 memories, posing a challenge for future pandemic policies

Immune imprinting: The crux of waning COVID-19 booster effectiveness against new variants

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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