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Extended liver preservation technique shows promise for daytime transplants

Rss Feed - Thu, 01/11/2024 - 18:57
Phase II clinical trial evaluates the safety and feasibility of prolonged DHOPE for extending human donor liver preservation to 20 hours, showing potential for facilitating daytime liver transplantation.

Key protein EPAC1 found to regulate brown fat growth, offering obesity treatment potential

Rss Feed - Thu, 01/11/2024 - 18:49
Study reveals that EPAC1 protein plays a crucial role in regulating the growth of brown and beige adipose tissue, offering potential avenues for treating obesity and improving cardiometabolic health.

Is there a neurobiological association between childhood trauma, alexithymia, and long-term nicotine smoking?

Rss Feed - Thu, 01/11/2024 - 18:39
A new study published in JAMA Network Open explores the risk for smoking presented by childhood trauma with subsequent failure of emotional regulation and the neural measures that reflect these risk factors.

The link between nutrient status and bone health in young males

Rss Feed - Thu, 01/11/2024 - 10:44
The effects of vitamin D/iron statuses and calcium intake on lumbar cortical and trabecular bone in male adults.

Enhanced mental wellbeing linked to workplace interventions on physical activity and sedentariness

Rss Feed - Thu, 01/11/2024 - 10:25
The effects of six months of multi-level workplace interventions aimed at decreasing sedentary behavior.

Blocking sugar molecules stops flu virus spread in mice

Rss Feed - Thu, 01/11/2024 - 10:15
Scientists have long known that some viruses and bacteria begin infections by latching first onto sugar molecules on the surfaces of cells lining the sinuses and throat of mammals, including humans.

Unraveling the skin microbiome's impact on aging

Rss Feed - Thu, 01/11/2024 - 10:09
The effects of aging and external factors like UV exposure on skin are well documented. As people age or spend more time in the sun, their skin tends to become drier and more wrinkled,

BNT162b2 vaccine effectiveness in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe disease

Rss Feed - Thu, 01/11/2024 - 09:53
The BNT162b2 vaccine’s effectiveness in preventing severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

Phylogenomic analysis to generate early warning signs for COVID-19 waves

Rss Feed - Thu, 01/11/2024 - 09:21
The Transmission Fitness Polymorphism (TFP) scanner analysis pipeline to detect severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.

New hope for stroke patients: University of Cincinnati trial tests unique tongue exercise device

Rss Feed - Thu, 01/11/2024 - 08:55
The Gardner Neuroscience Institute, supported by a $660,000 NIH grant, is launching a trial to test an at-home tongue endurance exercise aimed at improving swallowing function in stroke survivors.

American Heart Association's merit award recipients announced

Rss Feed - Thu, 01/11/2024 - 08:55
The AHA celebrates 100 years of lifesaving work by announcing the recipients of its prestigious Merit Award.

Revolutionary four-biomarker panel offers hope for early ovarian cancer detection

Rss Feed - Thu, 01/11/2024 - 06:31
The biomarker CA125 for early detection of ovarian cancer.

Is managing emotions more effective than boosting wellbeing in curbing teens' sweet tooth?

Rss Feed - Thu, 01/11/2024 - 06:23
A recent study explored whether emotion-driven impulsiveness or psychosocial well-being contributes more to healthy or unhealthy food choices.

Non-smokers' lung cancer among top five global cancer-related deaths in 2023

Rss Feed - Thu, 01/11/2024 - 06:04
The development of lung cancer in individuals who have never smoked.

Risk of gastrointestinal cancers translates to one in 12 people developing, and one in 16 people dying from, gastrointestinal cancers

Rss Feed - Thu, 01/11/2024 - 05:58
Researchers estimated the lifetime risk of gastrointestinal cancer and associated mortality.

Alzheimer's disease found to have five distinct subtypes

Rss Feed - Wed, 01/10/2024 - 23:31
Researchers identified five distinct molecular subtypes of Alzheimer's disease using proteomic sequencing, suggesting personalized treatment approaches based on each subtype's unique genetic and pathological characteristics.

Research reveals COVID-19's lasting impact on brain function and structure

Rss Feed - Wed, 01/10/2024 - 23:09
Study investigates post-COVID-19 cognitive defects, finding that SARS-CoV-2 infections are linked to brain injury markers and reduced cingulate cortex volume, with corticosteroids offering some cognitive protection.

Study shows engineered antibodies significantly boost Omicron neutralization

Rss Feed - Wed, 01/10/2024 - 22:48
Researchers engineered IgA antibodies from IgG monoclonals, enhancing neutralization against Omicron by up to 75-fold and offering protection in mice models.

Study uncovers new weapon against PARP inhibitor-resistant ovarian cancers

Rss Feed - Wed, 01/10/2024 - 22:47
A new editorial paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on December 22, 2023, entitled, "One more step toward treatment of PARP inhibitor-resistant ovarian cancers."

Creativity versus consistency: Study reveals how humans and AI differ in storytelling

Rss Feed - Wed, 01/10/2024 - 22:35
Study compares story retelling by humans and ChatGPT, revealing distinct patterns: humans creatively adapt stories, while ChatGPT maintains core elements with less variation.

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