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Discovery of bicarbonate-sensing receptor offers therapeutic insights into ischemic stroke treatment

Researchers have identified this receptor in brain mural cells that regulates reperfusion injury.

27 Feb 2024

DiaCarta partners with OncoAssure for prostate cancer test commercialization

DiaCarta, Inc., a pioneer in molecular diagnostic test development for cancer and infectious diseases, based in California, today announced that it has established a strategic collaboration with OncoAssure Ltd, an Irish medical diagnostics company headquartered at NovaUCD in Dublin.

27 Feb 2024

Gender differences explored: Cardiovascular health variances in women's lifespan

Women's cardiovascular disease risks and outcomes differ throughout the lifespan from those of men, according to a collection of studies devoted to cardiovascular medicine research focused on women of all ages, published today in a special "spotlight" issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

27 Feb 2024

Mayo Clinic study finds minimal impact of daylight saving time on heart health

A recent Mayo Clinic study examining the effects of daylight saving time (DST) on heart health suggests that the impact is likely minimal.

27 Feb 2024

Innovative Subak tool offers affordable solution for detecting nuclease digestion

A new tool could reduce costs for diagnosing infectious diseases.

27 Feb 2024

Forest bathing boosts youth mental health in urban environments

Youth mental health in urban environments is significantly better when more nature is incorporated into city design.

27 Feb 2024

Secondhand smoke exposure reduces chemotherapy effectiveness in head and neck cancer patients

People who are diagnosed with head and neck cancer often receive a standard type of chemotherapy as part of their treatment.

27 Feb 2024

Research reveals diet-preeclampsia link in low-income Hispanic pregnant women

A research study led by the Keck School of Medicine of USC found that certain combinations of foods consumed during pregnancy may be linked to a higher likelihood of developing preeclampsia, a potentially life-threatening blood pressure condition that can have serious consequences for both mother and baby.

27 Feb 2024

Breakthrough research could transform the landscape of ovarian cancer treatment

In a major scientific breakthrough, newly published research from an international consortium led by the University of Minnesota's Masonic Cancer Center has the potential to transform the landscape of ovarian cancer treatment.

27 Feb 2024

Study uncovers the anti-aging role of vitamin D and vitamin D receptor in Drosophila midgut model

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 3, entitled, "The anti-aging effect of vitamin D and vitamin D receptor in Drosophila midgut."

27 Feb 2024

Bariatric surgery outperforms medical management in long-term diabetes control

People with type 2 diabetes who underwent bariatric surgery achieved much better long-term blood glucose control compared to people who received medical management plus lifestyle interventions, according to a new study published in JAMA, or Journal of the American Medical Association, and funded by the National institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases, part of The National Institutes of Health.

27 Feb 2024

FB1006: AI-discovered drug advances to clinical trials for ALS treatment

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal type of motor neuron disease characterized by progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain, resulting in muscle weakness and paralysis that can include the inability to walk and speak, or even swallow and breathe.

27 Feb 2024

Study demonstrates a feasible way to expand germline genetic testing for cancer patients

A new University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study published in JCO Precision Oncology demonstrates a feasible way to expand germline genetic testing for patients with cancer.

27 Feb 2024

Study finds metabolic checkpoint PHGDH as potential target to modulate tumor-associated macrophages

A study by a scientific team from the University of Vienna and the MedUni Vienna, recently published in the top-class journal Cellular & Molecular Immunology, has a promising result from tumor research: The enzyme phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase (PHDGH) acts as a metabolic checkpoint in the function of tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) and thus on tumor growth.

27 Feb 2024

Hedonic overdrive model best explains high-fat diet-induced obesity in mice

High-fat diets cause obesity in male mice. The underlying mechanism, however, remains controversial. After assessing three contrasting ideas, researchers have determined that the hedonic overdrive model provides the best fit, according to a new study published in the journal Obesity, The Obesity Society's (TOS) flagship journal.

27 Feb 2024

Second-line treatment for drug-resistant tuberculosis is as effective as first-line medicines

Patients who have drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) have a similar microbiological response to bedaquiline-based second-line medications as patients with drug-sensitive TB taking first-line regimens, according to researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York and GHESKIO Centers in Haiti.

27 Feb 2024

Study links poor sleep with muscle dysmorphia symptoms in adolescents and young adults

Bio-Rad launches vericheck ddPCR replication competent lentivirus and replication competent AAV kits for cell and gene therapy production

Rapid, Sensitive, and Validated Detection of Viral Replication Genes Using Droplet Digital™ PCR During Cell and Gene Therapy Production.

From Bio-Rad Laboratories 27 Feb 2024

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Discovery of bicarbonate-sensing receptor offers therapeutic insights into ischemic stroke treatment

DiaCarta partners with OncoAssure for prostate cancer test commercialization

Gender differences explored: Cardiovascular health variances in women's lifespan

Mayo Clinic study finds minimal impact of daylight saving time on heart health

Innovative Subak tool offers affordable solution for detecting nuclease digestion

Forest bathing boosts youth mental health in urban environments

Secondhand smoke exposure reduces chemotherapy effectiveness in head and neck cancer patients

Research reveals diet-preeclampsia link in low-income Hispanic pregnant women

Breakthrough research could transform the landscape of ovarian cancer treatment

Study uncovers the anti-aging role of vitamin D and vitamin D receptor in Drosophila midgut model

Bariatric surgery outperforms medical management in long-term diabetes control

FB1006: AI-discovered drug advances to clinical trials for ALS treatment

Study demonstrates a feasible way to expand germline genetic testing for cancer patients

Study finds metabolic checkpoint PHGDH as potential target to modulate tumor-associated macrophages

Hedonic overdrive model best explains high-fat diet-induced obesity in mice

Second-line treatment for drug-resistant tuberculosis is as effective as first-line medicines

Study links poor sleep with muscle dysmorphia symptoms in adolescents and young adults

Ancient Eastern Arabians developed malaria resistance through agriculture, study finds

Smartphone app uses AI and facial-image processing software to reliably detect the onset of depression

Bio-Rad launches vericheck ddPCR replication competent lentivirus and replication competent AAV kits for cell and gene therapy production

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