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LGBTIQ+ and cisgender heterosexual individuals exhibit more stress hormones during controversial campaign

How did the 2021 national marriage equality referendum campaign in Switzerland affect the well-being of the LGBTIQ+ community?

24 Jul 2024

Unveiling nature’s hunters: Dr. Skylar Johnson's research on carnivorous pitcher plants with Absorbance 96 & One in Borneo's rainforests

In this interview, Dr. Skylar Johnson shares her thrilling adventures and groundbreaking research on carnivorous Nepenthes pitcher plants in the lush rainforests of Borneo.

From Byonoy 24 Jul 2024

Study reveals skin bacteria's role in chronic bone infections after joint surgery

In individuals who have undergone knee or hip replacement surgery, clinicians are noticing increasing numbers of chronic bone infections linked to a bacterial strain commonly found on the skin.

24 Jul 2024

Chronic and new anxiety tied to increased dementia risk

In a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, both chronic and new anxiety were associated with an increased risk of dementia. However, where anxiety had resolved, there was no association with dementia risk.

24 Jul 2024

Comprehensive dataset from A4 study yields key insights about Alzheimer's disease

Data from the Anti-Amyloid Treatment in Asymptomatic Alzheimer's (A4) study, the first and largest clinical trial of pre-symptomatic Alzheimer's disease, is now widely available to researchers studying the condition.

24 Jul 2024

Challenging antibiotic resistance with dual-action macrolones

A new antibiotic that works by disrupting two different cellular targets would make it 100 million times more difficult for bacteria to evolve resistance, according to new research from the University of Illinois Chicago.

24 Jul 2024

World-famous wall drug isn’t immune from challenges facing rural pharmacies

Stacey Schulz parks in a rear lot to avoid the crowded Main Street entrances to her local pharmacy.

24 Jul 2024

Louisiana reclassifies drugs used in abortions as controlled dangerous substances

Louisiana lawmakers have added two drugs commonly used in pregnancy and reproductive health care to the state's list of controlled dangerous substances, a move that has alarmed doctors in the state.

24 Jul 2024

Broken String Biosciences appoints Steve Becker as Chief Commercial Officer

Broken String Biosciences (“Broken String”), a genomics company driving development of the next generation of more precise, safe, and effective cell and gene therapies, today announced it has appointed Steve Becker as Chief Commercial Officer.

24 Jul 2024

Metrion Biosciences appoints Dr Chris Mathes as Chief Commercial Officer

Metrion Biosciences Ltd (“Metrion”), the specialist preclinical contract research organization (CRO) and a leader in ion channel screening, today announced the appointment of Dr Chris Mathes, MBA, as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Chris will work alongside the Company’s expert leadership team to drive commercial strategy and lead global business development and marketing activities.

24 Jul 2024

Enterprise Therapeutics doses first person with cystic fibrosis in Phase 2 trial for novel therapy ETD001

Enterprise Therapeutics Ltd (Enterprise), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery and development of novel therapies to improve the lives of those suffering from respiratory disease, today announced dosing of the first person with cystic fibrosis (pwCF) in its Phase 2a trial of ETD001.

24 Jul 2024

Associations between gut microbes and Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers reviewed existing data on the role of the gut microbiome in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) pathogenesis.

24 Jul 2024

Life expectancy in India suffered large and unequal declines during the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers analyzed survey data from individuals in India to understand mortality and life expectancy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

24 Jul 2024

Study suggests limiting oral corticosteroid use to 90 days reduces adverse effects in atopic dermatitis patients

Researchers evaluated the association between long-term oral corticosteroid use and adverse events in adult patients with atopic dermatitis.

24 Jul 2024

Oral-gut axis: How mouth bacteria impact your overall health

A recent review in Nature Reviews Microbiology highlights how oral and gut microbiomes interact, impacting overall human health. Oral microorganisms can enter the gut, contributing to dysbiosis and various diseases, necessitating further research on these complex interactions.

24 Jul 2024

How indoor microbiomes shape our health and well-being

Indoor microbiomes, influenced by urbanization and building design, significantly impact human immune, neurological, and endocrine health. This research emphasizes the need for innovative approaches to harness these microbial ecosystems for improved public health outcomes.

24 Jul 2024

AI model Virchow outperforms clinical methods in cancer detection

In a recent study published in Nature Medicine, researchers demonstrated the use of the foundational model Virchow for computational analysis of pathological reports, prediction of biomarkers, and identification of cells across multiple cancer types. Virchow's pan-cancer model showed impressive accuracy, often outperforming clinical-grade models.

23 Jul 2024

Kneecap shape could indicate a person's risk of developing osteoarthritis

The shape of a person's kneecap could be an indicator of whether they're more at risk of developing osteoarthritis, according to a new study from The Australian National University (ANU).

23 Jul 2024

Review highlights hidden gut-brain connection in neurological disorders

Research reveals the gut microbiota-brain axis as a critical link in understanding and treating neurological disorders through microbial interventions.

23 Jul 2024

How insecticide resistance in household pests fuels malaria resurgence

For decades, insecticide-treated bed nets and indoor insecticide spraying regimens have been important – and widely successful – treatments against mosquitoes that transmit malaria, a dangerous global disease. Yet these treatments also – for a time – suppressed undesirable household insects like bed bugs, cockroaches and flies.

23 Jul 2024

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LGBTIQ+ and cisgender heterosexual individuals exhibit more stress hormones during controversial campaign

Unveiling nature’s hunters: Dr. Skylar Johnson's research on carnivorous pitcher plants with Absorbance 96 & One in Borneo's rainforests

Study reveals skin bacteria's role in chronic bone infections after joint surgery

Chronic and new anxiety tied to increased dementia risk

Comprehensive dataset from A4 study yields key insights about Alzheimer's disease

Challenging antibiotic resistance with dual-action macrolones

World-famous wall drug isn’t immune from challenges facing rural pharmacies

Louisiana reclassifies drugs used in abortions as controlled dangerous substances

Broken String Biosciences appoints Steve Becker as Chief Commercial Officer

Metrion Biosciences appoints Dr Chris Mathes as Chief Commercial Officer

Enterprise Therapeutics doses first person with cystic fibrosis in Phase 2 trial for novel therapy ETD001

Associations between gut microbes and Alzheimer’s disease

Life expectancy in India suffered large and unequal declines during the COVID-19 pandemic

Study suggests limiting oral corticosteroid use to 90 days reduces adverse effects in atopic dermatitis patients

Oral-gut axis: How mouth bacteria impact your overall health

How indoor microbiomes shape our health and well-being

AI model Virchow outperforms clinical methods in cancer detection

Kneecap shape could indicate a person's risk of developing osteoarthritis

Review highlights hidden gut-brain connection in neurological disorders

How insecticide resistance in household pests fuels malaria resurgence

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

Automation in cell-based workflows

Data management challenges in scientific research

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