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Avian flu decimates 5% of Peru's sea lions, sparking conservation alarm

Over 5,000 Peruvian sea lions, approximately 5% of Peru's population, succumbed to a mass mortality event linked to the avian influenza A(H5N1) virus, signaling an urgent need for research and conservation efforts to prevent further declines. The rapid spread of the virus among these colonially breeding mammals highlights potential risks of cross-species transmission and the necessity for heightened monitoring to avert new pandemics.

5 Nov 2023

Synthetic melanin nanoparticles boost wound healing and tissue repair in skin

In a recent study published in npj Regenerative Medicine, researchers discuss the ability of melanin nanoparticles to support wound recovery in mice. The effects at histological and gene levels were explored and confirmed on biomimetic models and human skin explants.

5 Nov 2023

Life's hardships rewire the brain: Study pinpoints neural changes from adversity

Research reveals that adverse life experiences heighten amygdala response and diminish prefrontal cortex activity, indicating potential neural mechanisms of psychological vulnerability.

5 Nov 2023

Genetic twist in gallstone disease may shield against heart attacks

Mendelian randomization suggests gallstone disease may lower heart attack risk; genetics play a key role in this protective effect.

5 Nov 2023

Atlas of cancer's hidden rules: Unveiling the transcriptomic and epigenetic secrets across 11 tumors

Researchers have mapped the complex epigenetic and transcriptomic landscape of cancer, revealing key regulatory elements across 11 tumor types that could unlock new insights into cancer progression and metastasis.

5 Nov 2023

Cruise ship cabin study reveals optimal airflow to curb virus spread

Research shows proper ventilation rates can limit virus spread in cruise cabins, with medium airflow optimizing droplet containment and air renewal.

5 Nov 2023

How caffeine impacts cerebral blood flow

Caffeine consumption affects cerebral blood flow in young adults, with the study showing a dose-dependent reduction in arterial velocity post-intake. This impact on the cardiovascular system suggests caffeine's vasodilatory effects on cerebral arteries.

5 Nov 2023

New atlas of fetal kidney reveals cell trajectories and disease signatures

Scientists have examined the gene expression patterns of single cells from 5 human fetal kidneys to create the most complete atlas of the fetal kidney to date.

3 Nov 2023

Tobacco smoking undermines anti-cancer safeguards by causing harmful DNA mutations

Scientists at the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) have uncovered one way tobacco smoking causes cancer and makes it harder to treat by undermining the body's anti-cancer safeguards.

3 Nov 2023

Some beneficial effects of exercise may be driven by the immune system, study suggests

The connection between exercise and inflammation has captivated the imagination of researchers ever since an early 20th-century study showed a spike of white cells in the blood of Boston marathon runners following the race.

3 Nov 2023

Butterfly-inspired imaging sensor can detect cancer cells with high accuracy

There are many creatures on our planet with more advanced senses than humans. Turtles can sense Earth's magnetic field. Mantis shrimp can detect polarized light.

3 Nov 2023

WFIRM announces successful renewal of its Research Experiences for Undergraduates Site grant

The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) is thrilled to announce the successful renewal of its Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

3 Nov 2023

Nutrition and aging: A two-way relationship

With so much hype in the media about miracle diets and nutritional supplements, one is invariably tempted to look for a single, food-based magic bullet that will increase the likelihood of living a longer, healthier life.

3 Nov 2023

Rising temperatures pose looming threat: Extreme heat could elevate cardiovascular mortality for US residents by midcentury

Researchers estimate the change in the severe heat-related cardiovascular mortality burden in the United States.

3 Nov 2023

Scientists identify progenitor cells that could revolutionize osteoarthritis treatment

Researchers report that osteoarthritis is caused by the loss of Gremlin 1 (Grem1)-lineage chondrogenic progenitor cells.

3 Nov 2023

Childhood obesity in England could be curbed with systematic interventions, study suggests

The potential effects of systematically delivering obesity management interventions on the prevalence of childhood obesity in England.

3 Nov 2023

Analysis of dementia incidence trends for England and Wales for 2002-2019

Dementia incidence trend in England and Wales, 2002–19.

3 Nov 2023

Modifying the gut microbiota can ameliorate hypertensive kidney damage and inflammation

New research in rodents indicates that altering gut microbes may affect the development of organ damage associated with hypertension.

2 Nov 2023

Study links heavy mobile phone use to lower sperm count

Swiss study finds higher mobile phone use linked to lower sperm count and concentration in young men, raising concerns about RF-EMF exposure's impact on male reproductive health. Despite limitations, the research suggests a potential risk to fertility with increasing phone usage.

2 Nov 2023

From the forest to the table: Study reveals nutritional powerhouses in the wild

Researchers discovered that forageable plants in Syracuse, NY, offer comparable or superior nutritional benefits to commercial foods, particularly in antioxidant-rich wild fruits, vegetables, and herbs. These findings suggest wild plants could be vital in addressing nutritional deficiencies in food-insecure urban areas.

2 Nov 2023

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Avian flu decimates 5% of Peru's sea lions, sparking conservation alarm

Synthetic melanin nanoparticles boost wound healing and tissue repair in skin

Life's hardships rewire the brain: Study pinpoints neural changes from adversity

Genetic twist in gallstone disease may shield against heart attacks

Atlas of cancer's hidden rules: Unveiling the transcriptomic and epigenetic secrets across 11 tumors

Cruise ship cabin study reveals optimal airflow to curb virus spread

How caffeine impacts cerebral blood flow

New atlas of fetal kidney reveals cell trajectories and disease signatures

Tobacco smoking undermines anti-cancer safeguards by causing harmful DNA mutations

Some beneficial effects of exercise may be driven by the immune system, study suggests

Butterfly-inspired imaging sensor can detect cancer cells with high accuracy

WFIRM announces successful renewal of its Research Experiences for Undergraduates Site grant

Nutrition and aging: A two-way relationship

Rising temperatures pose looming threat: Extreme heat could elevate cardiovascular mortality for US residents by midcentury

Scientists identify progenitor cells that could revolutionize osteoarthritis treatment

Childhood obesity in England could be curbed with systematic interventions, study suggests

Analysis of dementia incidence trends for England and Wales for 2002-2019

Modifying the gut microbiota can ameliorate hypertensive kidney damage and inflammation

Study links heavy mobile phone use to lower sperm count

From the forest to the table: Study reveals nutritional powerhouses in the wild

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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