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Study shines light on partial endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition in the tumor microenvironment

Endothelial-mesenchymal transition (EndoMT, also termed as EndMT), a biological process resulting in the formation of mesenchymal (or lineage-committed) phenotypes from endothelial cells (lining blood vessels), plays a crucial role in tumor progression.

7 Feb 2024

Machine learning revolutionizes image compression for neural implants

EPFL researchers have developed a machine learning approach to compressing image data with greater accuracy than learning-free computation methods, with applications for retinal implants and other sensory prostheses.

7 Feb 2024

Quest Pharm and Aston University develop world-first tablet to treat mouth ulcerations in chemotherapy patients

A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between UK pharmaceutical company Quest Pharm and Aston University has developed a world-first tablet to treat the serious mouth ulcerations caused by high-dose chemotherapy.

7 Feb 2024

New review: 1.6% of women and girls have debilitating Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Around 1.6% of women and girls have symptomatic Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), according to a new review of global studies.

7 Feb 2024

Naturally-occurring material is an effective disinfectant for contact lenses, study suggests

A new study suggests a naturally-occurring material is an effective disinfectant for contact lenses, worn by millions of people worldwide.

7 Feb 2024

Mitochondria on the move: New discovery could revolutionize treatment of brain diseases

The human brain is an organ that takes nearly from 20 to 25% of the energy the body needs. This high energy demand for neuronal functions depends on the transport and precise distribution of mitochondria — the energy-generating cell organelles — in each neuron.

7 Feb 2024

Odors stimulate specific brain cells involved in rapid decision making

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have discovered that odors stimulate specific brain cells that may play a role in rapid `go, no-go' decision making.

7 Feb 2024

Virginia Tech food safety expert offers tips for selecting the right charcuterie meats

Whether it's building out a big spread for the Super Bowl or planning a Valentine's Day meal, lots of people will be heading to the store these next few weeks to stock up on food.

7 Feb 2024

New insight into how experiences and features of neurodiversity vary among UK adults

A new study has provided insight into how experiences and features of neurodiversity vary amongst adults in the UK.

7 Feb 2024

Immune cell networks key to success of personalized cancer treatment

Through an analysis of tumor samples collected over time from patients with advanced melanoma, a Ludwig Cancer Research study has identified a set of preexisting conditions in tumors that predict whether such patients are likely to respond to a personalized immunotherapy known as adoptive T cell therapy (ACT) using tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL).

7 Feb 2024

Trust in doctors key to boosting vaccination rates

"Trust me, I'm a doctor." While this expression has become an advertising slogan and meme, physicians and nurses continually rank among the most trusted professions in the U.S.

7 Feb 2024

Researchers identify a new approach to controlling bacterial infections

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified a new approach to controlling bacterial infections.

7 Feb 2024

The MagBinder® Fit24 nucleic acid purification system

Omega Bio-tek debuts the new standard for high-volume, cost-effective DNA/RNA extraction at SLAS 2024.

From Omega Bio-tek, Inc. 7 Feb 2024

Prior Zika infection ups risk of severe dengue, study finds

A study led by Brazilian researchers shows that people who have had zika run a higher risk of subsequently having severe dengue and being hospitalized.

7 Feb 2024

Do lifestyle factors affect late-life cognition and dementia pathology impact?

Scientists from the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, United States, investigated whether brain pathology related to dementia, such as cerebrovascular pathology, phosphorylated tau fibril tangles, and β-amyloid accumulation, modify the association between healthy lifestyle choices and cognition during the later years in life.

7 Feb 2024

Study reveals high insomnia rates in non-hospitalized COVID-19 survivors

Researchers investigated insomnia prevalence and its association with anxiety and depression in the non-hospitalized COVID-19-recovered community.

7 Feb 2024

New study sheds light on sex differences in allergic airway inflammation

Researchers explored how sex hormones and chromosomes influence allergic inflammation and gene expression in four-core genotype (FCG) mice exposed to house dust mites (HDMs).

7 Feb 2024

SPOC Proteomics announces new product launch at SLAS2024

SPOC Proteomics, Inc, a deep-tech life sciences company based out of Scottsdale Arizona (HQ) and Menlo Park California, announced the commercial launch of their customizable sensor-integrated proteome on chip (SPOC®) biosensors for limited beta testing at SLAS2024.

From SPOC Proteomics 7 Feb 2024

New link between stress, immune system, and depression discovered

Chronic stress affects the immune system and the brain. UZH researchers now show that a particular enzyme found in cells of the immune system enters the brain under stress.

7 Feb 2024

Cell Microsystems and OMNI Life Science Announce Strategic Partnership to Bring Innovative Cellular Analysis Solutions to North America

Cell Microsystems, a leading provider of advanced tools for cell biology, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with OMNI Life Science (OLS), a renowned German cell biology company.

From Cell Microsystems 7 Feb 2024

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Study shines light on partial endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition in the tumor microenvironment

Machine learning revolutionizes image compression for neural implants

Quest Pharm and Aston University develop world-first tablet to treat mouth ulcerations in chemotherapy patients

New review: 1.6% of women and girls have debilitating Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Naturally-occurring material is an effective disinfectant for contact lenses, study suggests

Mitochondria on the move: New discovery could revolutionize treatment of brain diseases

Odors stimulate specific brain cells involved in rapid decision making

Virginia Tech food safety expert offers tips for selecting the right charcuterie meats

New insight into how experiences and features of neurodiversity vary among UK adults

Immune cell networks key to success of personalized cancer treatment

Trust in doctors key to boosting vaccination rates

Researchers identify a new approach to controlling bacterial infections

The MagBinder® Fit24 nucleic acid purification system

Prior Zika infection ups risk of severe dengue, study finds

Do lifestyle factors affect late-life cognition and dementia pathology impact?

Study reveals high insomnia rates in non-hospitalized COVID-19 survivors

New study sheds light on sex differences in allergic airway inflammation

SPOC Proteomics announces new product launch at SLAS2024

New link between stress, immune system, and depression discovered

Cell Microsystems and OMNI Life Science Announce Strategic Partnership to Bring Innovative Cellular Analysis Solutions to North America

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