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Study reveals mechanism through which insulin-like growth factors facilitate brain plasticity

Research from the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience has identified a mechanism through which insulin-like growth factors facilitate brain plasticity.

3 Aug 2023

Air pollution linked to increased risk of non-lung cancers in older adults

Chronic exposure to fine particulate air pollutants (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) may increase non-lung cancer risk in older adults, according to a study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

3 Aug 2023

Mothers' diet during pregnancy can protect brain health of children and grandchildren

Mothers who eat apples and herbs in early pregnancy could be protecting the brain health of their children and grandchildren, a Monash University study using genetic models has found.

3 Aug 2023

Simple interview technique could help detect early signs of dementia

Research at the Florida State University College of Medicine has identified a potential low-cost method for predicting if a person is at risk of developing dementia.

3 Aug 2023

GABA-modulating treatments could help tackle cognitive, affective symptoms associated with depression

Depression is a complex condition correlated with multiple differences in brain function and mechanisms. A new paper spanning known data about the neurotransmitter GABA and its principal receptors showcases evidence of the receptors' importance in depression and potential as therapeutic targets.

3 Aug 2023

COVID-19's impact on persons with disabilities in Africa

In 2017, a road accident left Anna Nzioka with two fractures in her right leg. After a series of operations and physiotherapy, she has slowly learned to walk again, although with the aid of a crutch.

3 Aug 2023

CAR-T immune therapies could be effective against solid tumors

CAR-T immune therapies could be effective against solid tumors if the right targets are identified, a new study led by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers suggests.

3 Aug 2023

Gut microbiome changes have significant effects on cocaine use and cravings

According to the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 4.8 million people (ages 12 and up) reported using cocaine within the previous 12 months, and 24,486 people died from an overdose involving cocaine.

3 Aug 2023

Dopamine neurons may play a bigger role in motor control than previously thought

Dopamine: It's not just for rewards anymore. In a new Northwestern University-led study, researchers identified and recorded from three genetic subtypes of dopamine neurons in the midbrain region of a mouse model.

3 Aug 2023

New study finds no link between common fungus and pancreatic cancer

Four years ago, a report that a common species of fungus might fuel pancreatic cancer offered a promising new view of the deadly disease.

3 Aug 2023

Virginia Tech student receives NSF support to pursue new line of research into the health impact of ultra-processed foods

Zach Hutelin, a doctoral candidate in the Virginia Tech's Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health (TBMH) Graduate Program, has been awarded a prestigious National Science Foundation fellowship to pursue a new line of research into the health impact of ultra-processed foods.

3 Aug 2023

Research sheds light on the causes of endometriosis-related pelvic pain

Pelvic pain in women with endometriosis is attributed to neuroinflammation. Researchers investigated biochemical mediators of endometriosis-associated pelvic pain to provide a foundation to identify new drugs to improve symptoms and quality of life.

3 Aug 2023

AGA announces support for the reintroduced Treat and Reduce Obesity Act

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) today announced support for the reintroduced Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA), which would expand Medicare coverage to include screening and treatment of obesity from a diverse range of health care providers who specialize in obesity care.

3 Aug 2023

Insilico Medicine's new AI tool shows promise in predicting clinical trial outcomes

Insilico Medicine ("Insilico"), a clinical-stage end-to-end generative artificial intelligence (AI) drug discovery company, has demonstrated that it can predict the outcome of Phase II to Phase III clinical trial success using its proprietary transformer-based AI clinical trial prediction tool called inClinico with a high degree of accuracy.

3 Aug 2023

Quality of life is an independent predictor of death and hospitalization in heart failure

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Heart failure (HF) is generally associated with poor quality of life (QoL). Limited data are available characterizing health-related QoL (HRQL) in Chinese patients with HF.

3 Aug 2023

Nanoengineered bioink improves tumor model accuracy

Scientists from the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation have developed a nanoengineered bioink with improved bonding and cross-linking capabilities for 3D bioprinting of tumor models.

3 Aug 2023

Cryo-EM structures and functions of potent bispecific antibodies against multiple Omicron sublineages

Researchers characterizes the structures and functions of potent bispecific antibodies against multiple Omicron subvariants using Cryo-EM.

3 Aug 2023

Precocious puberty on the rise in girls during COVID-19 pandemic

The number of girls diagnosed with precocious puberty increased during the COVID-19 pandemic due to potential risk factors such as increased screen time and less physical activity, according to a new study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

3 Aug 2023

Children raised in rural areas have better regulated immune systems

Children raised in rural environments who spend a lot of time outdoors with some exposure to animals grow to have better regulated immune systems than children living in urban environments, a new study has found.

3 Aug 2023

Study sheds light on mechanisms behind a rare disease found almost exclusively in boys

A University of Ottawa-led research team has published rigorous new research that advances a quest to understand a puzzling – and heartbreaking – ultra-rare disease that's found almost exclusively in boys.

3 Aug 2023

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Study reveals mechanism through which insulin-like growth factors facilitate brain plasticity

Air pollution linked to increased risk of non-lung cancers in older adults

Mothers' diet during pregnancy can protect brain health of children and grandchildren

Simple interview technique could help detect early signs of dementia

GABA-modulating treatments could help tackle cognitive, affective symptoms associated with depression

COVID-19's impact on persons with disabilities in Africa

CAR-T immune therapies could be effective against solid tumors

Gut microbiome changes have significant effects on cocaine use and cravings

Dopamine neurons may play a bigger role in motor control than previously thought

New study finds no link between common fungus and pancreatic cancer

Virginia Tech student receives NSF support to pursue new line of research into the health impact of ultra-processed foods

Research sheds light on the causes of endometriosis-related pelvic pain

AGA announces support for the reintroduced Treat and Reduce Obesity Act

Insilico Medicine's new AI tool shows promise in predicting clinical trial outcomes

Quality of life is an independent predictor of death and hospitalization in heart failure

Nanoengineered bioink improves tumor model accuracy

Cryo-EM structures and functions of potent bispecific antibodies against multiple Omicron sublineages

Precocious puberty on the rise in girls during COVID-19 pandemic

Children raised in rural areas have better regulated immune systems

Study sheds light on mechanisms behind a rare disease found almost exclusively in boys

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