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Cerebrospinal fluid leaks may be one of the mechanisms that link TBI with dementia

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks may be one of the mechanisms that link traumatic brain injury (TBI) with dementia, according to a recently published hypothesis in Alzheimer's & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions, a journal of the Alzheimer's Association.

21 Sep 2023

Scientists uncover a crucial component for restoring functional activity after spinal cord injury

In a new study in mice, a team of researchers from UCLA, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, and Harvard University have uncovered a crucial component for restoring functional activity after spinal cord injury.

21 Sep 2023

Study sheds light on the cause of craniosynostosis in infants

Craniosynostosis, the premature fusion of the top of the skull in infants, is caused by an abnormal excess of a previously unknown type of bone-forming stem cell, according to a preclinical study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine.

21 Sep 2023

Researchers develop new approach to fighting chemo-resistant small cell lung cancer

Small cell lung cancer accounts for about 15 percent of all diagnosed lung cancers and is still associated with a high mortality rate.

21 Sep 2023

Manipulating mitochondrial electron flow enhances immune response, reduces tumor growth

Immunotherapy, which uses the body's own immune system to fight cancer, is an effective treatment option, yet many patients do not respond to it.

21 Sep 2023

Compound found in hops can combat metabolic syndrome by reducing Oscillibacter population

Researchers have shown in a mouse model and lab cultures that a compound derived from hops reduces the abundance of a gut bacterium associated with metabolic syndrome.

21 Sep 2023

Researchers discover brain pathways involved in sleep preparatory behavior in mice

Researchers have discovered the brain pathways involved in 'sleep preparatory behaviour' in mice, which is likely to also apply to humans.

21 Sep 2023

Study highlights brain area that plays a key role in psychological loss

Psychological loss can occur when someone loses a job, loses a sense of control or safety or when a spouse dies.

21 Sep 2023

Is presence of a premenstrual disorder associated with higher risk of early menopause and menopause-related vasomotor symptoms?

A new paper explores how PMDs affect the time of menopause and the severity of vasomotor menopausal symptoms like hot flashes.

21 Sep 2023

Occupational exposure to reinforced concrete production is associated with adverse respiratory health

The exposure to fine particulate matter (PM) in reinforced concrete production.

21 Sep 2023

Brazilian fruits positively impact gut health and chronic disease prevention

The influence of Brazilian native fruits and their by-products on human intestinal microbiota.

21 Sep 2023

Does arsenic exposure cause mortality due to cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's and congenital anomalies?

The association between arsenic exposure due to groundwater contamination and mortality rates.

21 Sep 2023

Is menopausal hormone therapy associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

The effects of menopausal hormone therapy on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

21 Sep 2023

Cracking syphilis code: Genome sequencing reveals transmission secrets

Using whole genome sequencing, a new Lancet Microbe study sheds light on syphilis transmission dynamics in England. The research identifies distinct transmission clusters, revealing the effectiveness of genomic data in tracking and intervening in syphilis outbreaks.

20 Sep 2023

Is social media fatigue making you more likely to share fake news?

The study explores how social media fatigue, cognitive ability, and narcissistic traits influence the sharing of misinformation, particularly related to COVID-19, across eight countries. It finds that social media fatigue and narcissism are linked to higher rates of believing and sharing false information, especially among those with low cognitive ability.

20 Sep 2023

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Cerebrospinal fluid leaks may be one of the mechanisms that link TBI with dementia

Scientists uncover a crucial component for restoring functional activity after spinal cord injury

Study sheds light on the cause of craniosynostosis in infants

Researchers develop new approach to fighting chemo-resistant small cell lung cancer

Manipulating mitochondrial electron flow enhances immune response, reduces tumor growth

Compound found in hops can combat metabolic syndrome by reducing Oscillibacter population

Researchers discover brain pathways involved in sleep preparatory behavior in mice

Study highlights brain area that plays a key role in psychological loss

Is presence of a premenstrual disorder associated with higher risk of early menopause and menopause-related vasomotor symptoms?

Occupational exposure to reinforced concrete production is associated with adverse respiratory health

Brazilian fruits positively impact gut health and chronic disease prevention

Does arsenic exposure cause mortality due to cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's and congenital anomalies?

Is menopausal hormone therapy associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

Cracking syphilis code: Genome sequencing reveals transmission secrets

Is social media fatigue making you more likely to share fake news?

St. Jude Children's researchers better define hyperdiploidy in childhood B-ALL

USC develops innovative system for conducting preclinical research on potential stroke treatments

New study maps the spread of brain changes in psychosis

Cognitive behavioral therapy can significantly reduce the burden of fibromyalgia

New brain regions crucial to the formation of long-term memory identified

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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