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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

New method could enhance the ability to detect and predict anaphylaxis during oral food challenges

Food allergies can quickly turn a casual meal into a life-threatening situation.

7 Nov 2023

Blood tests can detect inflammatory bowel disease years before symptoms appear

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and Aalborg University in Copenhagen have shown that changes can be detected in blood tests up to eight years before a diagnosis of Crohn's disease and up to three years before a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis.

7 Nov 2023

How glucose restriction makes lung cancer cells more aggressive

One of the hallmarks of cancer cell development is its dependence on sugar, especially glucose, to grow and divide.

7 Nov 2023

Targeting MYC-SPT5 interaction could lead to novel cancer therapies

MYC family genes are essential for the human organism. According to current knowledge, they regulate the expression of most cellular genes.

7 Nov 2023

Scientists unravel the physics behind belly flops

Anyone who's ever done a belly flop into a swimming pool knows it ends with a blunt-sounding splat, a big splash and a searing red sting. What most people don't know is why.

7 Nov 2023

Research investigates a novel strategy for inhibiting the spread of Vibrio cholerae

Karl Klose, director of The South Texas Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases (STCEID) and the Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg College of Sciences Endowed Professor, coauthored a research article with Cameron Lloyd '23, a UTSA doctoral student who graduated in August with a Ph.D. in molecular microbiology and immunology under the guidance of Klose.

7 Nov 2023

Medical Science News

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

New method could enhance the ability to detect and predict anaphylaxis during oral food challenges

Blood tests can detect inflammatory bowel disease years before symptoms appear

How glucose restriction makes lung cancer cells more aggressive

Targeting MYC-SPT5 interaction could lead to novel cancer therapies

Scientists unravel the physics behind belly flops

Research investigates a novel strategy for inhibiting the spread of Vibrio cholerae

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

How industrial hygiene flow calibration supports defensible exposure data

How electrical engineering ensures accurate calibration and patient safety

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