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AI tool accurately counts brain lesions on MRI scans within seconds

An artificial intelligence (AI) tool developed at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio accurately counts brain lesions on MRI scans within seconds.

13 Jul 2023

Macrophages may play a major role in the development of atrial fibrillation

Current treatments for atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart condition characterized by fast and irregular beats that can lead to stroke and heart failure, have multiple side effects and are ineffective for preventing AFib recurrence.

13 Jul 2023

New biomarker could track progression of Alzheimer's disease

Two pathologies drive the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Early on, amyloid beta plaques lead the way, but around the time cognitive symptoms arise, tau tangles take over as the driving force and cognition steadily declines.

13 Jul 2023

Binaural beats can worsen cognitive performance, study finds

Researchers from the Centre for Cognitive Neuroscience have shown that commonly used sound impulses planned to stimulate cognitive processes impair them.

13 Jul 2023

CoRDS and Cure MITO join forces with C-Path to advance research for rare mitochondrial disorders

Critical Path Institute announced today that the Coordination of Rare Diseases based at Sanford Research (CoRDS), in partnership with Cure MITO, will contribute its mitochondrial disorders data from its international patient registry to the C-Path-managed Rare Disease Cures Accelerator-Data and Analytics Platform .

13 Jul 2023

U-M researchers develop animal-free method to produce brain organoids

Researchers at University of Michigan developed a method to produce artificially grown miniature brains - called human brain organoids - free of animal cells that could greatly improve the way neurodegenerative conditions are studied and, eventually, treated.

13 Jul 2023

Detection of antibiotic resistance genes in clinical samples through bioinformatic approaches

Study explored the utility of metagenomic next-generation sequencing alignment methods to identify bacterial populations with antibiotic resistance.

13 Jul 2023

Green tea compound may offer new treatment option for uterine fibroids

In a pre-clinical, proof-of-concept study from Johns Hopkins Medicine, researchers found that epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a green tea compound with powerful antioxidant properties, could be promising for both treating and preventing uterine fibroids.

13 Jul 2023

Investigating the role of T-cell immunity in long COVID

Researchers investigates the persistence of symptoms and the immune response in patients recovering from COVID-19.

13 Jul 2023

Smarter gray mouse lemurs live longer

Being smart pays off, as it allows for more balanced decision-making. However, the origins of these abilities during evolution remain largely unexplored.

13 Jul 2023

Study finds highly specific polygenic signatures across multidimensional symptoms of bipolar disorder

Researchers analyzed the relationships between polygenic liability for bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and major depressive disorder.

13 Jul 2023

How shift work and other types of unconventional work affects the gut microbiome

Researchers review different studies analyzing the impact of unconventional work on worker’s health and gut microbiota.

13 Jul 2023

Surgical breakthrough allows amputees to control bionic hands with single-finger precision

For the first time, a person with an arm amputation can manipulate each finger of a bionic hand as if it was his own.

13 Jul 2023

pAQ monitor: innovative device provides real-time surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 aerosols

Researchers presented the proof-of-concept of a pathogen Air Quality (pAQ) monitor.

13 Jul 2023

What are the effects of insect consumption on human health?

A systematic review of human studies reveals that insect proteins are as good as other protein sources in providing essential amino acids and other health benefits.

13 Jul 2023

IL-9 identified as contributor to viral spread and airway inflammation in COVID-19

Researchers used a K18-hACE2 transgenic (ACE2.Tg) mouse model to demonstrate that interleukin-9 (IL-9).

13 Jul 2023

New study links perfluoroalkyl substance exposure to childhood asthma phenotypes

Study evaluated the effects of exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances on asthma phenotypes.

13 Jul 2023

Iodine content in retail cow’s milk varies dramatically across the U.S.

Researchers investigate the amounts of iodine in retail cow’s milk across the United States.

13 Jul 2023

Long-term high fluoride exposure during adolescence causes hippocampal impairments

Researchers evaluated the impacts of prolonged fluoride exposure during adolescence and adulthood on cognition and associated hippocampal alterations.

13 Jul 2023

COVID-19 excess mortality measured by the Global Health Security Index

Researchers compare COVID-19 excess mortality rates across 183 countries.

13 Jul 2023

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AI tool accurately counts brain lesions on MRI scans within seconds

Macrophages may play a major role in the development of atrial fibrillation

New biomarker could track progression of Alzheimer's disease

Binaural beats can worsen cognitive performance, study finds

CoRDS and Cure MITO join forces with C-Path to advance research for rare mitochondrial disorders

U-M researchers develop animal-free method to produce brain organoids

Detection of antibiotic resistance genes in clinical samples through bioinformatic approaches

Green tea compound may offer new treatment option for uterine fibroids

Investigating the role of T-cell immunity in long COVID

Smarter gray mouse lemurs live longer

Study finds highly specific polygenic signatures across multidimensional symptoms of bipolar disorder

How shift work and other types of unconventional work affects the gut microbiome

Surgical breakthrough allows amputees to control bionic hands with single-finger precision

pAQ monitor: innovative device provides real-time surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 aerosols

What are the effects of insect consumption on human health?

IL-9 identified as contributor to viral spread and airway inflammation in COVID-19

New study links perfluoroalkyl substance exposure to childhood asthma phenotypes

Iodine content in retail cow’s milk varies dramatically across the U.S.

Long-term high fluoride exposure during adolescence causes hippocampal impairments

COVID-19 excess mortality measured by the Global Health Security Index

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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