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Study sheds light on the mechanisms of brain plasticity induced by fluoxetine

A recent study, published in Neuropsychopharmacology, conducted by researchers from the University of Helsinki and the University of Eastern Finland, sheds light on the mechanisms of neural plasticity induced by the antidepressant fluoxetine.

5 Apr 2023

New imaging technique can improve the treatment of intestinal strictures in Crohn's disease

Patients suffering from Crohn's disease, a chronic inflammatory intestinal disorder, develop painful constrictions in the bowel.

5 Apr 2023

International panel develops standardized definitions of immunotherapy side effects

An international panel of oncology and immunotherapy experts led by RCSI's Professor Jarushka Naidoo, has developed standardized definitions of the side effects of cancer immunotherapy to assist clinicians in treating patients.

5 Apr 2023

Active compound of a medicinal herb could help fight rheumatoid arthritis

Researchers from OU identified a protein complex involved in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis.

5 Apr 2023

Biological underpinnings of a reproductive disorder caused by mutation of autism gene

A University of California, Riverside, study has identified the biological underpinnings of a reproductive disorder caused by the mutation of a gene.

5 Apr 2023

Mediterranean diet linked to greater biodiversity and food security, study finds

To combat the double burden of non-communicable diseases and climate change, adopting sustainable and healthy diets and transitioning to sustainable food systems is essential. To support food security and sustainable development, the Mediterranean diet (MD) has been widely recognized as a healthy nutrition and biodiversity resource. A recent Advances in Nutrition study explored biodiversity and analyzed food-plant diversity differences between the Western diet and the MD.

5 Apr 2023

Antioxidant supplementation shows potential to improve male fertility

A new study discusses the benefits of antioxidant supplementation on male fertility.

4 Apr 2023

What effect do nuts have on gastrointestinal health?

Researchers presented an overview of the latest research on the impact of nut intake on gastrointestinal health.

4 Apr 2023

Mosquitoes' saliva contains immune-dampening substances to increase infectivity of dengue viruses

The saliva of mosquitoes infected with dengue viruses contains a substance that thwarts the human immune system and makes it easier for people to become infected with these potentially deadly viruses, new research reveals.

4 Apr 2023

Social isolation linked to higher levels of tiredness

In a study conducted in the lab as well as during the COVID-19 lockdowns, participants reported higher levels of tiredness after eight hours of social isolation. The results suggest that low energy may be a basic human response to a lack of social contact.

4 Apr 2023

Shape-shifting antibiotics may be the new weapon against drug-resistant superbugs

In the United States alone, drug-resistant bacteria and fungi infect almost 3 million people per year and kill about 35,000. Antibiotics are essential and effective, but in recent years overuse has led to some bacteria developing resistance to them.

4 Apr 2023

TiY: Cancer diagnosis and treatment in a single step

Cancer is not incurable anymore. Nevertheless, according to statistics released by Statistics Korea last year, cancer remained the primary cause of mortality in Korea in 2021.

4 Apr 2023

Promoting cellular recycling in the brain may reverse or prevent damage from traumatic brain injury

Each year about 1.5 million people in the U.S. survive a traumatic brain injury due to a fall, car accident, or a sports injury, which can cause immediate and long-term disability.

4 Apr 2023

New model for proteomic cardiovascular risk assessment among chronic kidney disease patients

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a strong cardiovascular risk factor and is often accompanied by hypertension and diabetes. Despite the disease's prevalence - 10 percent of individuals across the globe suffer from CKD - there are limited tools for measuring cardiac risk for CKD patients, until now.

4 Apr 2023

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Study sheds light on the mechanisms of brain plasticity induced by fluoxetine

New imaging technique can improve the treatment of intestinal strictures in Crohn's disease

International panel develops standardized definitions of immunotherapy side effects

Active compound of a medicinal herb could help fight rheumatoid arthritis

Biological underpinnings of a reproductive disorder caused by mutation of autism gene

Mediterranean diet linked to greater biodiversity and food security, study finds

Antioxidant supplementation shows potential to improve male fertility

What effect do nuts have on gastrointestinal health?

Mosquitoes' saliva contains immune-dampening substances to increase infectivity of dengue viruses

Social isolation linked to higher levels of tiredness

Shape-shifting antibiotics may be the new weapon against drug-resistant superbugs

TiY: Cancer diagnosis and treatment in a single step

Promoting cellular recycling in the brain may reverse or prevent damage from traumatic brain injury

New model for proteomic cardiovascular risk assessment among chronic kidney disease patients

Blood-based biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease could make diagnostic workup more accurate, cost-effective

UCSD engineers develop a biodegradable polymer system to treat rheumatoid arthritis

Research uncovers the root cause of adverse health effects from circadian rhythm disruption

What are the effects of kimchi on human health?

What role do dietary lipids play in the gut-brain axis in type 2 diabetes mellitus?

What is the association between mean daily alcohol intake and all-cause mortality?

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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