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New brain metabolism model reveals key targets for reversing aging
The most comprehensive model of the brain’s metabolism, incorporating more than 16,800 biochemical interactions, has identified key targets to reverse the age-related decline in brain function.
New insights into therapy resistance in breast cancer
A new review was published in Oncotarget, Volume 16, on March 13, 2025, titled "Signaling pathway dysregulation in breast cancer."
Blocking Piezo2 may offer a new therapeutic approach for pulmonary fibrotic diseases
Researchers have found a potential new way to slow the progression of lung fibrosis and other fibrotic diseases by inhibiting the expression or function of Piezo2, a receptor that senses mechanical forces in tissues including stress, strain, and stiffness.
Natural product derivative demonstrates promising therapeutic potential for psoriasis
Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4), a member of the phosphodiesterase superfamily, has highly important roles in cyclic nucleotide signaling pathways and a variety of skin disorders.
Scientists develop universal vaccine targeting multiple coronaviruses
Sugar coatings aren't only for candies; they also help viruses, like the ones that cause COVID-19, hide from their hosts' immune system.
Blood test shows high accuracy in detecting Alzheimer's in Asian populations
A study in Alzheimer's & Dementia, a leading journal in dementia research, has demonstrated the high accuracy of plasma p-tau217 as a blood-based biomarker for detecting abnormal brain beta-amyloid (Aβ) pathology, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease (AD).
Microplastics exposure linked to increased risk of chronic diseases
Tiny fragments of plastic have become ubiquitous in our environment and our bodies. Higher exposure to these microplastics, which can be inadvertently consumed or inhaled, is associated with a heightened prevalence of chronic noncommunicable diseases, according to new research being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25).
Increased mobility linked to lower risk of hospitalization in heart failure patients
Compared with those who spent most of their time in a single room, people with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) who were able to travel outside of their home without assistance were significantly less likely to be hospitalized or die within a year, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25).
Cardiovascular-related maternal mortality has more than doubled since 1999
The rate of maternal mortality related to cardiovascular causes more than doubled between 1999 and 2022 in the United States, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25).
New evidence suggests HPV could increase risk of coronary artery disease
In addition to causing several types of cancer, human papillomavirus (HPV) appears to bring a significantly increased risk of heart disease and coronary artery disease, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25).
Mapping the brain network behind generalized epilepsy
Frederic L.W.V.J. Schaper, MD, PhD, director of Epilepsy Network Mapping at the Center for Brain Circuit Therapeutics at Brigham and Women's Hospital and an instructor of neurology at Harvard Medical School, is the senior author of a paper published in Nature Communications, "A generalized epilepsy network derived from brain abnormalities and deep brain stimulation."
High-salt diet induces depression-like symptoms in mice
A new study published in The Journal of Immunology found that a high-salt diet (HSD) induces depression-like symptoms in mice by driving the production of a protein called IL-17A.
Scientists find links between bipolar disorder and rare loss-of-function variants in two genes
Scientists at deCODE genetics, a subsidiary of Amgen, reveal today in Nature Genetics associations between bipolar disorder and rare loss-of-function variants in two genes.
ADHD may be linked to increased risk of developing dementia later in life
An adult brain affected by attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD) presents modifications similar to those observed in individuals suffering from dementia.
Study links kynurenine pathway to adolescent depression
Depression is a mental health condition that affects 280 million people worldwide. It is twice as common in women than men and this pattern starts to develop during adolescence.
Research identifies pressure-sensing protein behind gut motility
After every meal, the intestines perform an action called peristalsis - moving food through their hollow interiors with coordinated contractions and relaxations of the smooth muscle.
New study links metabolic defects to Dravet syndrome
New research from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is the first to identify defects related to metabolism (how the body processes and uses energy) in lymphoblast cell lines (LCLs) derived from blood samples of children with Dravet syndrome.
US Patent Office grants Closed Loop Medicine key patents for cardiometabolic capabilities in GLP-1 and Direct Oral Anti-Coagulants (DOAC) therapies
Closed Loop Medicine Ltd., a leader in AI-enabled precision medicines, today announced the expansion of its US patent portfolio. Strengthening its cardiometabolic treatment portfolio, the Company now has patents covering advancements in GLP-1 therapies for obesity and diabetes, and direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) for cardiovascular health.
Optimizing naloxone kit distribution to prevent opioid deaths
A new study from University of Toronto Engineering researchers points to practical strategies to prevent deaths from opioid poisoning by optimizing the distribution of naloxone kits.
Understanding the role of iron-dependent ferroptosis in immune suppression
Iron-dependent ferroptosis, a non-apoptotic cell death mechanism, is gaining attention for its role in immune suppression.