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Policy overhaul needed: Food industry's impact on global brain health

The dominance of the corporate-industrial food industry undermines brain capital and sustainable human development on a global scale. Understanding this impact is crucial for the future of public health and well-being.

17 May 2023

What does ChatGPT mean for biology and the environment?

Exploring the potential of ChatGPT in the fields of biology and environmental science, this research paper investigates the implications and applications of using ChatGPT for advancing knowledge and understanding in these domains.

17 May 2023

How the gut microbiome supports iron uptake by intestinal regulatory T-cells

Research paper discusses the relationship between iron deficiencies and immune tolerance in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. The study shows that high cellular iron levels fostered by pentanoate, a short-chain fatty acid produced by intestinal microbiota, are necessary for the homeostasis of regulatory T cells in the intestine, and iron deficiencies in Treg can result in lethal autoimmune disease.

17 May 2023

Evidence suggests plant-based diets reduce blood pressure

Researchers evaluated the impact of consuming plant-origin foods on an individual’s blood pressure.

17 May 2023

How does tobacco usage impact quality of life?

Researchers evaluated the impact of tobacco usage on the health-associated quality of life.

17 May 2023

Ticks found to harbor and release prions of chronic wasting disease

Researchers determined whether ticks contain transmission-relevant amounts of chronic wasting disease.

17 May 2023

Identifying trajectories of the evolution of post-COVID-19 condition

Researchers analyzed the evolution of the post-coronavirus disease 2019 condition.

17 May 2023

A novel approach to quantify personal information contained within gut metagenome data

Researchers used shotgun sequencing to extract human reads from DNA in fecal samples

17 May 2023

Every breath counts; Utilizing breath biopsy technology to detect disease early

In this interview, we speak to Mariana Leal, Team Lead at Owlstone Medical, about breath biopsies and how they are a useful tool for investigating biomarkers for the early detection of diseases.

From Owlstone Medical Ltd 17 May 2023

Novel antibodies target human receptors to neutralize SARS-CoV-2 variants and future sarbecoviruses

Researchers generated six human monoclonal antibodies that prevented infection.

17 May 2023

Updated evidence suggests that masks may be associated with a reduction in risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers presented updated evidence of the effectiveness of masks in preventing SARS-CoV-2.

17 May 2023

Are masks effective in the protection against COVID-19?

Researchers discussed the efficacy of masks in preventing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

17 May 2023

Reviving a forgotten antibiotic: Old drug shows new promise against superbugs

Research discusses the activity spectrum of nourseothricin and its components, S-F and S-D, against drug-resistant, gram-negative pathogens. S-F showed promising activity against NDM-1-expressing Klebsiella pneumoniae Nevada strain with minimal toxicity, and it probes the A-decoding site potentially accounting for its miscoding activity.

17 May 2023

New liquid biopsy tool shows 30% increased sensitivity in detecting ctDNA

Pancreatic cancer is the seventh leading cause of cancer death worldwide and despite the increasing incidence of this disease, effective treatments are lacking and prognosis for patients with this tumor type remains poor, with approximately 70% of patients dying within one year of diagnosis.

16 May 2023

New technique could mechanically enhance glymphatic transport in the mouse brain

Like the lymphatic system in the body, the glymphatic system in the brain clears metabolic waste and distributes nutrients and other important compounds.

16 May 2023

Researchers may have identified a molecular cause for memory changes in early childhood

How do our brains become capable of creating specific memories? In one of the first preclinical studies to examine memory development in youth, a research team at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) may have identified a molecular cause for memory changes in early childhood.

16 May 2023

Long-ignored antibiotic could help fight against multi-drug resistant bacteria

"The end of modern medicine as we know it." That's how the then-director general of the World Health Organization characterized the creeping problem of antimicrobial resistance in 2012.

16 May 2023

Grape expectations: Dietary grapes promote subtle shifts in human microbiome with potential health implications

Research investigates the potential health benefits of grape consumption by examining its impact on the human microbiome. By analyzing microbiome composition and metabolites, the study provides insights into the relationship between grapes and human health.

16 May 2023

COMBINEDBrain receives grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to accelerate research for rare neurological disorders

COMBINEDBrain's Founder and Director, Dr. Terry Jo Bichell, understands the power of collaboration. In her years as a neuroscientist, advocate, and rare patient parent, she has witnessed the field of neurodevelopment transform from a broad focus on autism or intellectual disability, to an era based on rare genetic disorders.

16 May 2023

"Smart" sutures can detect inflammation and release drugs

Inspired by sutures developed thousands of years ago, MIT engineers have designed "smart" sutures that can not only hold tissue in place, but also detect inflammation and release drugs.

16 May 2023

Medical Science News

Policy overhaul needed: Food industry's impact on global brain health

What does ChatGPT mean for biology and the environment?

How the gut microbiome supports iron uptake by intestinal regulatory T-cells

Evidence suggests plant-based diets reduce blood pressure

How does tobacco usage impact quality of life?

Ticks found to harbor and release prions of chronic wasting disease

Identifying trajectories of the evolution of post-COVID-19 condition

A novel approach to quantify personal information contained within gut metagenome data

Every breath counts; Utilizing breath biopsy technology to detect disease early

Novel antibodies target human receptors to neutralize SARS-CoV-2 variants and future sarbecoviruses

Updated evidence suggests that masks may be associated with a reduction in risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection

Are masks effective in the protection against COVID-19?

Reviving a forgotten antibiotic: Old drug shows new promise against superbugs

New liquid biopsy tool shows 30% increased sensitivity in detecting ctDNA

New technique could mechanically enhance glymphatic transport in the mouse brain

Researchers may have identified a molecular cause for memory changes in early childhood

Long-ignored antibiotic could help fight against multi-drug resistant bacteria

Grape expectations: Dietary grapes promote subtle shifts in human microbiome with potential health implications

COMBINEDBrain receives grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to accelerate research for rare neurological disorders

"Smart" sutures can detect inflammation and release drugs

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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