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Humor could be an effective parenting tool, study suggests

They say that laughter is the best medicine, but it could be a good parenting tool too, according to a new study led by researchers from Penn State.

12 Aug 2024

Human dopamine transporter structure with cocaine revealed, unlocking addiction insights

Researchers have resolved the high-resolution structure of the human dopamine transporter bound to cocaine, providing critical insights into the molecular basis of cocaine's addictive properties.

12 Aug 2024

Researchers develop new method to study critical type of protein modification process

Human proteins undergo a variety of chemical modifications following their synthesis. These modifications regulate their structure, function, and stability.

12 Aug 2024

Long COVID's lasting toll: Economic losses, healthcare strain, and the urgent need for better global policies

Study reviews the impact of long COVID on individuals, health systems, and global economies, highlighting the need for a coordinated, patient-centered approach for future research and policy development.

12 Aug 2024

NIH study finds routine lab tests fall short in diagnosing long COVID

A National Institutes of Health (NIH)-supported study has found that routine lab tests may not be useful in making a long COVID diagnosis for people who have symptoms of the condition

12 Aug 2024

New research identifies key protein complex in cellular quality control

Anyone who's tried to neatly gather a fitted sheet can tell you: folding is hard. Get it wrong with your laundry and the result can be a crumpled, wrinkled mess of fabric, but when folding fails among the approximately 7,000 proteins with an origami-like complexity that regulate essential cellular functions, the result can lead to one of a multitude of serious diseases ranging from emphysema and cystic fibrosis to Alzheimer's disease.

12 Aug 2024

Study uncovers OLAH as key driver of fatal respiratory disease

Respiratory infections can be severe, even deadly, in some individuals, but not in others.

12 Aug 2024

New antibody treatment shows promise in preventing heart transplant rejection

A new study from scientists at Cincinnati Children's suggests there may be a way to further protect transplanted hearts from rejection by preparing the donor organ and the recipient with an anti-inflammatory antibody treatment before surgery occurs.

12 Aug 2024

New perspectives on targeting BRAF alterations in cancer

A new research perspective was published in Oncotarget's Volume 15 on July 16, 2024, entitled, "Targeting the multifaceted BRAF in cancer: New directions."

12 Aug 2024

Stretching and meditation ease nocturnal muscle cramps in cirrhosis patients

People suffering from cirrhosis may find some symptom relief from two accessible activities: stretching and meditation.

12 Aug 2024

New genomic predictors of relapse in childhood B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia uncovered

Scientists from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Seattle Children's and the Children's Oncology Group (COG) have identified novel genetic variations that influence relapse risk in children with standard risk B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (SR B-ALL), the most common childhood cancer.

12 Aug 2024

Beyond neurons: Glial cells identified as key players in Alzheimer's disease

Memory loss, confusion, speech problems – Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting about 35 million people worldwide, and the number is growing.

12 Aug 2024

New breast cell atlas sheds light on genetic ancestry's role in cancer development

Researchers at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center have completed the most extensive mapping of healthy breast cells to date.

12 Aug 2024

Childhood vaccinations save trillions in societal costs while preventing millions of illnesses and deaths

Routine childhood vaccinations among children born between 1994 and 2023 have prevented millions of illnesses and deaths in the U.S., saving $540 billion in direct costs and $2.7 trillion in societal costs.

12 Aug 2024

Howard Hughes Medical Institute announces $500 million to support AI-driven projects in life sciences

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute today announced AI@HHMI, a $500 million investment over the next 10 years to support artificial intelligence-driven projects in the life sciences.

12 Aug 2024

Record heat in 2023 linked to over 47,000 deaths in Europe, study finds

More than 47,000 people died in Europe as a result of high temperatures in 2023, the warmest year on record globally and the second warmest in Europe.

12 Aug 2024

Novel exosome-based drug delivery system for synergistic cancer treatment

Ovarian cancer is one of the most common malignancies in women worldwide. Unlike breast cancer, ovarian cancer lacks early diagnostic markers and does not show noticeable symptoms until cancer metastases, leading to a low survival rate for ovarian cancer patients.

12 Aug 2024

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Humor could be an effective parenting tool, study suggests

Human dopamine transporter structure with cocaine revealed, unlocking addiction insights

Researchers develop new method to study critical type of protein modification process

Long COVID's lasting toll: Economic losses, healthcare strain, and the urgent need for better global policies

NIH study finds routine lab tests fall short in diagnosing long COVID

New research identifies key protein complex in cellular quality control

Study uncovers OLAH as key driver of fatal respiratory disease

New antibody treatment shows promise in preventing heart transplant rejection

New perspectives on targeting BRAF alterations in cancer

Stretching and meditation ease nocturnal muscle cramps in cirrhosis patients

New genomic predictors of relapse in childhood B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia uncovered

Beyond neurons: Glial cells identified as key players in Alzheimer's disease

New breast cell atlas sheds light on genetic ancestry's role in cancer development

Childhood vaccinations save trillions in societal costs while preventing millions of illnesses and deaths

Howard Hughes Medical Institute announces $500 million to support AI-driven projects in life sciences

Record heat in 2023 linked to over 47,000 deaths in Europe, study finds

Novel exosome-based drug delivery system for synergistic cancer treatment

MUSC researchers uncover the surprising role of the dorsal peduncular nucleus in opioid addiction

Emory researchers offer a new perspective on the mechanism behind Alzheimer's disease

Study reveals how light-activated macrophages increase their appetite for cancer cells

Synthetic Biology and the Pursuit of Living Diagnostics

Modular, Scalable, Intelligent: How n6 Is Rethinking NGS Library Prep

Shaping the future of lab automation through AI and robotics

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