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African cancer genome registry seeks to understand disparities in prostate, breast cancer risk and outcomes

"Please, please do it (cancer screening), if not for yourself, then for the next generation. We need to see the day when we end cancer."

11 Jul 2023

Study uncovers neurons that track, regulate blood-sugar levels

New research has discovered neurons within the brain which detect and respond to changes in the level of sugar within the bloodstream.

11 Jul 2023

Orexin is crucial to the regulation of pupil size, research shows

The way the brain regulates pupil size is different from previously thought: fundamentally responsible is the neurotransmitter orexin, as researchers at ETH Zurich have now shown.

11 Jul 2023

Whole genome sequencing shows promise for early diagnosis of genetic disorders in newborns, infants

A new national study, led by researchers at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, has found whole genome sequencing (WGS) to be nearly twice as effective as a targeted gene sequencing test at identifying abnormalities responsible for genetic disorders in newborns and infants.

11 Jul 2023

Study provides unprecedented insights into the complexity of large-scale neural networks

That experiences leave their trace in the connectivity of the brain has been known for a while, but a pioneering study by researchers at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) and TUD Dresden University of Technology now shows how massive these effects really are.

11 Jul 2023

Photon-counting CT protocol shows promise for lung imaging

New CT technology allows for a comprehensive, simultaneous evaluation of lung structure and function, something not possible with standard CT, according to a study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

11 Jul 2023

Prescription stimulants safe for treating ADHD, study finds

Many parents whose kids take prescription stimulants like Ritalin to treat ADHD worry that it could lead to illicit drug use later.

11 Jul 2023

New mouse model mimics the development of frailty in older adults

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have developed a mouse model that successfully mimics the development of frailty as mammals — likely including people — get older.

11 Jul 2023

Vernal Biosciences Announces Partnership With REPROCELL

Vernal Biosciences, a leader in mRNA and LNP manufacturing, and REPROCELL Inc., Japan’s first induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) company, have partnered to provide mRNA services in Japan at scale for research and clinical applications.

From REPROCELL 11 Jul 2023

Is constipation associated with hypertension and cardiovascular events in older Australian adults?

Scientists investigated the association between constipation and cardiovascular events such as angina, myocardial infarction, transient ischemic attack, and stroke, as well as hypertension among a representative population of elderly hospitalized patients in Australia.

11 Jul 2023

Study investigates the antioxidant activity of hemp leaves

Researchers explored the antioxidant potential and extraction efficiency of active compounds from hemp leaves using different solvents and mixtures.

11 Jul 2023

Imperial spinout NK:IO awarded £1.6M Innovate UK New Cancer Therapeutics grant for development of pioneering NK cell therapy

NK:IO, a leader in NK cell biology applied to the development of exceptionally potent, off-the-shelf cell therapies targeting solid tumors, today announced it has been awarded £1.6M in grant funding from Innovate UK’s New Cancer Therapeutics program.

From NK:IO Limited 11 Jul 2023

Generational differences are mainly in emotional engagement rather than in beliefs about anthropogenic climate change

Researchers examined the generational differences across the population of the UK in risk perceptions, emotions, and beliefs about climate change and climate engagement.

11 Jul 2023

Natural language processing used to extract social determinants of health

Information on the nonmedical factors that influence health outcomes, known as social determinants of health, is often collected at medical appointments.

11 Jul 2023

Mental health respite facilities are filling care gaps in over a dozen states

If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing "988," or the Crisis Text Line by texting "HOME" to 741741.

11 Jul 2023

As nonprofit hospitals reap big tax breaks, states scrutinize their required charity spending

The public school system here had to scramble in 2018 when the local hospital, newly purchased, was converted to a tax-exempt nonprofit entity.

11 Jul 2023

Muscle soothes mind: Exercise training can lower stress-related blood pressure responses

Researchers performed a meta-analysis to elucidate the effects of exercise training on stress-related blood pressure reactivity.

11 Jul 2023

The antibacterial properties of eucalyptus oil against two main oral disease pathogens

Researchers tested the efficacy of Eucalyptus oil again two bacteria responsible for dental caries.

11 Jul 2023

Could neutralizing SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies pre-exposure prophylaxis be cost-effective in a population at risk for severe COVID-19?

A recent study evaluated the cost-effectiveness of monoclonal antibodies as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for COVID-19.

11 Jul 2023

mAb-based bELISA developed to detect SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in a broad spectrum of animal species

Researchers developed a mAb-based blocking enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (bELISA) to detect SARS-CoV-2 in animals.

11 Jul 2023

Medical News

African cancer genome registry seeks to understand disparities in prostate, breast cancer risk and outcomes

Study uncovers neurons that track, regulate blood-sugar levels

Orexin is crucial to the regulation of pupil size, research shows

Whole genome sequencing shows promise for early diagnosis of genetic disorders in newborns, infants

Study provides unprecedented insights into the complexity of large-scale neural networks

Photon-counting CT protocol shows promise for lung imaging

Prescription stimulants safe for treating ADHD, study finds

New mouse model mimics the development of frailty in older adults

Vernal Biosciences Announces Partnership With REPROCELL

Is constipation associated with hypertension and cardiovascular events in older Australian adults?

Study investigates the antioxidant activity of hemp leaves

Imperial spinout NK:IO awarded £1.6M Innovate UK New Cancer Therapeutics grant for development of pioneering NK cell therapy

Generational differences are mainly in emotional engagement rather than in beliefs about anthropogenic climate change

Natural language processing used to extract social determinants of health

Mental health respite facilities are filling care gaps in over a dozen states

As nonprofit hospitals reap big tax breaks, states scrutinize their required charity spending

Muscle soothes mind: Exercise training can lower stress-related blood pressure responses

The antibacterial properties of eucalyptus oil against two main oral disease pathogens

Could neutralizing SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies pre-exposure prophylaxis be cost-effective in a population at risk for severe COVID-19?

mAb-based bELISA developed to detect SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in a broad spectrum of animal species

Membrane proteins in focus: Turning high-risk targets into routine workflows

How metabolic phenotyping can detect viral infections in minutes

Directed enzyme evolution and the Nobel Prize: Making enzymes evolve in the lab

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