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Genetic mechanisms that underlie healthy high-elevation pregnancies may have deep evolutionary roots

Pregnancy at high elevations often is associated with low birth weights and other complications. These challenges occur in a wide range of mammals, from deer mice to human beings.

16 Jun 2023

Brain microglia serve as a stable viral reservoir for latent HIV

As a part of its life cycle, the human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV) inserts a copy of its DNA into human immune cells. Some of these newly infected immune cells can then transition into a dormant, latent state for a long period of time, which is referred to as HIV latency.

16 Jun 2023

Researchers identify several steps in a cellular process responsible for triggering inflammatory responses

Cedars-Sinai investigators have identified several steps in a cellular process responsible for triggering one of the body's important inflammatory responses.

16 Jun 2023

Combination of two drugs may be more effective in treating resistant breast cancer

Cancer cells are even smarter than scientists previously believed, according to new CU Boulder research.

16 Jun 2023

Neurodevelopmental disruptions could pave the way for Alzheimer's disease

In the cerebral cortex, neurogenesis – the formation of neural cells from stem cells – begins in the fetus from 5 weeks gestation and is almost complete by 28 weeks.

16 Jun 2023

Research finds link between biomarkers in vitreous humor of the eye and Alzheimer's disease

New research from Boston Medical Center found a significant correlation between biomarkers in the vitreous humor of the eye and pathologically confirmed cases of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) in post-mortem brain and eye tissue.

16 Jun 2023

Disorientating the malaria parasite to prevent its replication and transmission

With almost 250 million cases a year, 621,000 of them fatal, malaria remains a major public health problem, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.

16 Jun 2023

Endocrine Society's new Scientific Statement focuses on endocrine-related changes and aging

A new Scientific Statement released today by the Endocrine Society highlights the differences between aspects of aging that are normal and sometimes over-treated, and those such as menopausal symptoms and osteoporosis that can be treated and deserve more attention.

16 Jun 2023

Does taurine deficiency speed up aging?

The association of the amino acid taurine with aging.

16 Jun 2023

Investigating the incidences and risks of rotavirus-associated extraintestinal complications in hospitalized children under 5

Researchers studied extraintestinal complications of rotavirus infections in children below the age of five.

16 Jun 2023

Researchers review the principles of universal vaccine development for key pandemic potential viruses

A recent review addressed the efforts to develop universal vaccines for viruses at family and genus levels.

16 Jun 2023

Trained immunity: its role in COVID-19 and potential in preparing for future infectious outbreaks

Researchers reported on the contribution of trained immune responses to protection against SARS-CoV-2 infections and future pandemics.

16 Jun 2023

A framework of the recombination pathway for coronaviruses

Researchers explored the different aspects of the coronavirus recombination pathway.

16 Jun 2023

New research finds most women diagnosed with early breast cancer can expect to become long-term survivors

Researchers reported longitudinal outcomes among British women suffering from early invasive-type breast tumors as their initial tumor and those initially treated by surgical methods such as conservative surgery or mastectomy.

16 Jun 2023

Is maternal obsessive-compulsive disorder associated with adverse pregnancy, delivery, and neonatal outcomes?

Researchers assessed the correlation between maternal OCD and pregnancy outcomes.

16 Jun 2023

Study concludes a single intramuscular injection of adintrevimab provides prophylactic efficacy against COVID-19 without safety concerns

Researchers evaluated the prophylactic immune protection conferred by a single intramuscular injection of adintrevimab (ADG20) against symptomatic COVID-19.

16 Jun 2023

Are policies mandating warning signs regarding the harms of cannabis use during pregnancy associated with beliefs and behaviors?

Researchers investigated the correlation between cannabis warning signs and cannabis-related use, beliefs, and stigma.

16 Jun 2023

Medical Science News

Genetic mechanisms that underlie healthy high-elevation pregnancies may have deep evolutionary roots

Brain microglia serve as a stable viral reservoir for latent HIV

Researchers identify several steps in a cellular process responsible for triggering inflammatory responses

Combination of two drugs may be more effective in treating resistant breast cancer

Neurodevelopmental disruptions could pave the way for Alzheimer's disease

Research finds link between biomarkers in vitreous humor of the eye and Alzheimer's disease

Disorientating the malaria parasite to prevent its replication and transmission

Endocrine Society's new Scientific Statement focuses on endocrine-related changes and aging

Does taurine deficiency speed up aging?

Investigating the incidences and risks of rotavirus-associated extraintestinal complications in hospitalized children under 5

Researchers review the principles of universal vaccine development for key pandemic potential viruses

Trained immunity: its role in COVID-19 and potential in preparing for future infectious outbreaks

A framework of the recombination pathway for coronaviruses

New research finds most women diagnosed with early breast cancer can expect to become long-term survivors

Is maternal obsessive-compulsive disorder associated with adverse pregnancy, delivery, and neonatal outcomes?

Study concludes a single intramuscular injection of adintrevimab provides prophylactic efficacy against COVID-19 without safety concerns

Are policies mandating warning signs regarding the harms of cannabis use during pregnancy associated with beliefs and behaviors?

From COVID-19 to future threats: building a global genomic surveillance network

Determining the effect of estriol treatment on cerebral cortex in the preclinical model of MS

Human brain signals resemble swirling spirals: Study

How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

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