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Increasing levels of key protein may prevent macular degeneration progression

Increasing the levels of a key protein in the cells at the back of the eye could help protect against the leading cause of vision loss among older adults, finds a new discovery made by researchers from the UK, US, Germany and Australia.

5 Jun 2024

Artificial intelligence accelerates natural-product antibiotic discovery

Almost a century ago, the discovery of antibiotics like penicillin revolutionized medicine by harnessing the natural bacteria-killing abilities of microbes.

5 Jun 2024

Human infants use the 'helpless' period to pre-train, learn powerful foundation models

Babies' brains are not as immature as previously thought, rather they are using the period of postnatal 'helplessness' to learn powerful foundation models similar to those underpinning generative Artificial Intelligence, according to a new study.

5 Jun 2024

Poll reveals many older Americans unaware of vital aging support programs

Older Americans may be missing out on a wide range of programs and services that could help them meet their needs or assist their aging loved ones, a new poll suggests.

5 Jun 2024

New method developed for target DNA sequence amplification, testing and analysis

A team of researchers from the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has developed a new method for target DNA sequence amplification, testing and analysis.

5 Jun 2024

Common melatonin use in foster children linked to poor sleep and behavioral issues

A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting found that it is common for foster caregivers to give melatonin to their child, and these children who have taken melatonin have worse sleep and more daytime behavioral problems.

5 Jun 2024

Goethe University Frankfurt's Student Polyclinic marks its tenth anniversary

On June 3, Goethe University Frankfurt's Student Polyclinic, part of the Frankfurt Health Department, marked its tenth anniversary.

5 Jun 2024

Stanford study reveals link between adaptive myelination and drug addiction

Our brains, even in adulthood, continually adapt to what we do, strengthening or weakening neural pathways as we practice new skills or abandon old habits.

5 Jun 2024

$Preoperative antibiotic treatment does not reduce infection risk after pediatric elbow fracture surgery$

Preoperative antibiotic treatment does not reduce infection risk after pediatric elbow fracture surgery

Antibiotic treatment prior to surgical repair of a pediatric elbow fracture does not reduce the risk for post-operative infection, according to new findings from a team of researchers and surgeons from the University of Missouri School of Medicine.

5 Jun 2024

In utero brain overgrowth linked to severity of autism

Some children with autism experience profound, lifelong difficulties like developmental delay, social struggles and even the inability to speak.

5 Jun 2024

Researchers discover new biological pathway that drives inflammatory bowel disease

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, working with UCL and Imperial College London, have discovered a new biological pathway that is a principal driver of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and related conditions, and which can be targeted using existing drugs.

5 Jun 2024

Targeting TGFβ/ROCK2/YAP signaling axis to enhance drug delivery in fibrotic pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer, recognized as one of the deadliest cancers, poses a persistent challenge for medical professionals globally due to its aggressive behavior and resistance to conventional therapies.

5 Jun 2024

Circadian misalignment in teens linked to carbohydrate consumption and sedentary behavior

A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting found that circadian misalignment, which is highly prevalent in adolescents, is linked with carbohydrate consumption and sedentary behavior in teens.

5 Jun 2024

Three-year analysis of COVID-19's impact reveals persistent excess mortality in the Western world

Excess death rates have remained high in the West for three years running since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, finds a data analysis of 47 countries published in the open access journal BMJ Public Health.

5 Jun 2024

Unveiling the heterogeneity of skeletal stem cells across skeletal regions and developmental stages

SSCs are essential for bone development, homeostasis, and repair. Recent studies have identified distinct SSC populations in long bones, craniofacial bones, and spine.

5 Jun 2024

Excess sodium intake may increase the risk of eczema flares

UCSF study finds that changes in daily salt intake may explain eczema flares.

5 Jun 2024

New insights into how fathers' diet before conception can affect children's health

A recent study conducted by Helmholtz Munich and the German Center for Diabetes Research provides new insights into how fathers' diets and overweight can affect their children's health even before conception.

5 Jun 2024

Elevated blood pressure and arterial stiffness linked to poorer cognitive function in adolescents

Adolescents with elevated blood pressure and arterial stiffness may experience poorer cognitive functions, according to a recent Finnish study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä and the University of Eastern Finland.

5 Jun 2024

New bilateral gene therapy shows promising results in treating genetic hearing loss

A novel gene therapy designed to target a form of inherited deafness restored hearing function in five children who were treated in both ears.

5 Jun 2024

New AI camera technology could offer a future tool for quickly assessing the severity of infections

It might soon be possible to measure a patient’s pulse, breathing, and blood pressure simply by scanning their face.

5 Jun 2024

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Increasing levels of key protein may prevent macular degeneration progression

Artificial intelligence accelerates natural-product antibiotic discovery

Human infants use the 'helpless' period to pre-train, learn powerful foundation models

Poll reveals many older Americans unaware of vital aging support programs

New method developed for target DNA sequence amplification, testing and analysis

Common melatonin use in foster children linked to poor sleep and behavioral issues

Goethe University Frankfurt's Student Polyclinic marks its tenth anniversary

Stanford study reveals link between adaptive myelination and drug addiction

Preoperative antibiotic treatment does not reduce infection risk after pediatric elbow fracture surgery

In utero brain overgrowth linked to severity of autism

Researchers discover new biological pathway that drives inflammatory bowel disease

Targeting TGFβ/ROCK2/YAP signaling axis to enhance drug delivery in fibrotic pancreatic cancer

Circadian misalignment in teens linked to carbohydrate consumption and sedentary behavior

Three-year analysis of COVID-19's impact reveals persistent excess mortality in the Western world

Unveiling the heterogeneity of skeletal stem cells across skeletal regions and developmental stages

Excess sodium intake may increase the risk of eczema flares

New insights into how fathers' diet before conception can affect children's health

Elevated blood pressure and arterial stiffness linked to poorer cognitive function in adolescents

New bilateral gene therapy shows promising results in treating genetic hearing loss

New AI camera technology could offer a future tool for quickly assessing the severity of infections

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