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Discovery of protein interaction could lead to new schizophrenia treatments

The discovery of a physical interaction between two proteins in brain cells that can be traced in mice to control of movement, anxiety and memory could one day open the door to development of new schizophrenia treatment strategies, researchers say.

26 Oct 2023

Does the timing of prenatal exposure to corticosteroids and β2-agonists impact a child's neurodevelopment by age 3?

Researchers investigated the association between the timing of in-utero exposure to β2-agonists and corticosteroids and offspring neurodevelopmental milestones during the initial three years of life.

26 Oct 2023

Healthy eating may be a key player in COPD risk reduction

The association between diet quality and the odds of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

26 Oct 2023

In acute myocardial infarction patients, does adding a traditional Chinese medicine compound to standard treatments improve outcomes?

Researchers investigated whether Tongxinluo, a Chinese medicinal compound, could improve clinical outcomes among ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction patients.

26 Oct 2023

Married women in Rajshahi show higher rates of depression compared to men

The gender-specific factors associated with depression among married adults in Rajshahi City, Bangladesh.

26 Oct 2023

From Mount Everest to your liver: The alarming reach of 'forever chemicals' in our environment and health

Research paper provides a comprehensive review of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), exploring their environmental prevalence, human exposure risks, and liver toxicity. The study highlights urgent gaps in PFAS research and calls for more studies to better understand these 'forever chemicals' and their impact on human health.

26 Oct 2023

Stanford chemists uncover new pathway for protein degradation, opening door to new therapeutics

When targeting problem proteins involved in causing or spreading disease, a drug will often clog up a protein's active site so it can't function and wreak havoc.

25 Oct 2023

Boosting brain health with iron and manganese: A dietary defense against cognitive decline

The recent study published in Nutrients explores the link between dietary mineral intake and cognitive impairment in elderly Spanish individuals, finding that increased consumption of iron and manganese significantly reduced cognitive impairment risk in women but showed no effect in men.

25 Oct 2023

Newly identified small molecule can suppress growth of breast and ovarian cancers in animal models

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have identified a small molecule named 5D4 that can suppress the growth of breast and ovarian cancers in animal models.

25 Oct 2023

Fighting invisible foes: How cryptic fungal pathogens threaten human health and food security

The research paper in PLOS Pathogens delves into the challenges of diagnosing and treating cryptic fungal pathogens, which are difficult to distinguish from common fungi but equally dangerous. The study calls for more accurate diagnostic methods and a better understanding of how these fungi interact with the human immune system and microbiome for effective treatment and prevention.

25 Oct 2023

Zoom conversations suppress brain activity, Yale study finds

When Yale neuroscientist Joy Hirsch used sophisticated imaging tools to track in real time the brain activity of two people engaged in conversation, she discovered an intricate choreography of neural activity in areas of the brain that govern social interactions.

25 Oct 2023

Increased homozygosity leads to negative effects on fertility in human population, study finds

When it comes to the architecture of the human genome, it's only a matter of time before harmful genes - genes that could compromise future generations - arise in a population.

25 Oct 2023

How strep bacteria outsmart your immune system and why it matters for treatment

Researchers discover that Group A streptococcal infections alter immunoglobulin G (IgG) homeostasis to evade the immune system, affecting the transition from local to systemic infections. The study also raises concerns about the effectiveness of antibody-based therapies, as the bacteria's virulence factors can degrade therapeutic antibodies.

25 Oct 2023

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Discovery of protein interaction could lead to new schizophrenia treatments

Does the timing of prenatal exposure to corticosteroids and β2-agonists impact a child's neurodevelopment by age 3?

Healthy eating may be a key player in COPD risk reduction

In acute myocardial infarction patients, does adding a traditional Chinese medicine compound to standard treatments improve outcomes?

Married women in Rajshahi show higher rates of depression compared to men

From Mount Everest to your liver: The alarming reach of 'forever chemicals' in our environment and health

Stanford chemists uncover new pathway for protein degradation, opening door to new therapeutics

Boosting brain health with iron and manganese: A dietary defense against cognitive decline

Newly identified small molecule can suppress growth of breast and ovarian cancers in animal models

Fighting invisible foes: How cryptic fungal pathogens threaten human health and food security

Zoom conversations suppress brain activity, Yale study finds

Increased homozygosity leads to negative effects on fertility in human population, study finds

How strep bacteria outsmart your immune system and why it matters for treatment

Starchy vegetables: A vital vehicle for essential nutrients

Researchers identify mechanism through which dietary omega 3 supplements alleviate liver condition

"Acoustic touch" helps people see using sound

NF-κB activation during COVID-19 and its impact on patients with hypertension

Computerized attention and memory training improves chemo-brain in breast cancer survivors

Study sheds light on how cocaine addiction alters brain's reward system

Anti-anxiety drug can improve the effectiveness of chemo-radiotherapy towards glioblastoma

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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