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Study shows beta cells can function independently for glycemic control

Our glycemic balance is based on the ability of the pancreatic beta cells to detect glucose and secrete insulin to maintain our blood sugar levels. If these cells malfunction, the balance is broken, and diabetes develops.

3 Sep 2024

UCSF favors pricey doctoral program for nurse-midwives amid maternal care crisis

One of California's two programs for training nurse-midwives has stopped admitting students while it revamps its curriculum to offer only doctoral degrees, a move that's drawn howls of protest from alumni, health policy experts, and faculty who accuse the University of California of putting profits above public health needs.

3 Sep 2024

Hormonal treatment could delay biological aging among postmenopausal females

Hormone treatment in postmenopausal women is associated with lower biological aging discrepancies, particularly among those with lower socioeconomic status.

3 Sep 2024

European Society of Cardiology highlights underrecognized link between obesity and heart disease

Obesity is a key factor in cardiovascular disease, prompting the ESC to recommend comprehensive strategies for prevention and management to reduce health risks.

3 Sep 2024

Labour can boost growth and cut waste with sector-targeted tax policy in Budget, says UK BioIndustry Association

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Beer and cider significantly raise gout risk for both sexes, but men are more affected

Study found that increased consumption of certain alcoholic beverages, particularly beer and spirits, is linked to a higher risk of gout in men, while women show varying associations depending on alcohol type and frequency.

3 Sep 2024

Scientists reveal global catalog of microbial small proteins, unlocking microbiome secrets

Researchers developed a global catalog of nearly one billion small open reading frames (smORFs) from microbial genomes, revealing significant protein diversity, particularly in archaea, and providing new tools for microbiome research.

2 Sep 2024

Plant-based fats outperform dairy fats in reducing heart disease and diabetes risks

A recent study confirms that replacing saturated fats from dairy with plant-based unsaturated fats significantly reduces cardiometabolic risks. The findings call for further validation in diverse populations.

2 Sep 2024

MYO1D mutation identified as a key factor in sperm defects and congenital conditions

The research uncovers a novel variant in the MYO1D gene that is linked to laterality defects, congenital heart diseases, and sperm defects in humans.

2 Sep 2024

New research initiative aims to position Australia at the forefront of quantum biotechnology

The University of Queensland has launched a $45 million research initiative to position Australia as a global leader in quantum biotechnology, and tackle some of the world's biggest challenges.

2 Sep 2024

Funding boost accelerates development of promising rheumatoid arthritis treatment

Long term relief is within reach for people with the debilitating autoimmune disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), after an $11.5 million grant was awarded to a University of Queensland-led team.

2 Sep 2024

National survey reveals gaps in ADHD treatment for young adults

A national survey conducted as part of University of Exeter research has found huge variation in treatment for ADHD, highlighting the struggle many young adults face once they turn 18.

2 Sep 2024

UNICEF issues emergency tender for mpox vaccine procurement

UNICEF today announced that it has issued an emergency tender for the procurement of mpox vaccines. Vaccines can play a critical role in containing the mpox outbreak which was declared a public health emergency by both the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO).

2 Sep 2024

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Study shows beta cells can function independently for glycemic control

UCSF favors pricey doctoral program for nurse-midwives amid maternal care crisis

Hormonal treatment could delay biological aging among postmenopausal females

European Society of Cardiology highlights underrecognized link between obesity and heart disease

Labour can boost growth and cut waste with sector-targeted tax policy in Budget, says UK BioIndustry Association

Beer and cider significantly raise gout risk for both sexes, but men are more affected

Scientists reveal global catalog of microbial small proteins, unlocking microbiome secrets

Plant-based fats outperform dairy fats in reducing heart disease and diabetes risks

MYO1D mutation identified as a key factor in sperm defects and congenital conditions

New research initiative aims to position Australia at the forefront of quantum biotechnology

Funding boost accelerates development of promising rheumatoid arthritis treatment

National survey reveals gaps in ADHD treatment for young adults

UNICEF issues emergency tender for mpox vaccine procurement

Neural circuits provide clues for better AI matching solutions

Clonal hematopoiesis drives femoral atherosclerosis in middle-aged adults

COVID-19 treatment reporting in U.S. media lacked scientific rigor, study says

Global mental illness risks linked to commercial factors

Matcha green tea enhances cognition and sleep in older adults

Long COVID symptom severity varies widely by age, gender, and socioeconomic status

Dietary patterns like fasting and the Mediterranean diet unlock molecular secrets to healthy aging

Evolving spectrophotometry for modern biopharma workflows

Scaling B-cell cloning workflows for antibody development

Fluidics in Modern Healthcare & Medical Device Innovation

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