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Macrophage-derived lipocalin 2 drives severe pneumonia in SARS-CoV-2 infection

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 09:00
Since the emergence of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), understanding the mechanisms underlying severe pneumonia has remained a major research challenge.

Embryos from women with PCOS carry distinctive epigenetic memory

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 08:33
Novel research presented today at the 41st Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) has found that embryos from women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) carry a distinctive 'epigenetic memory' that could explain why the condition often runs in families.

Low-income patients face greater barriers in challenging health insurance denials

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 08:23
Low-income patients-and their healthcare providers-are less likely to challenge denials of their health insurance claims than those with household incomes above $50,000, according to University of Massachusetts Amherst research.

Bedfont® Scientific Limited expands Middle East reach with Kuwaiti distributor

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 07:04
Bedfont® Scientific Limited, world leaders in breath analysis, is pleased to announce its collaboration with Medvision for Medical Services Company in Kuwait.

Shift Bioscience proposes improved ranking system for virtual cell models to accelerate gene target discovery

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 06:50
Shift Bioscience (Shift), a biotechnology company uncovering the biology of cell rejuvenation to develop new therapies for age driven diseases, today announced the results of a new study detailing an improved approach to ranking virtual cell models for gene discovery.

Two-week social media news habits boost knowledge and trust

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 06:05
Following news on social media can enhance knowledge, belief accuracy, and trust, suggesting a path to a more informed society through verified content.

Rarely studied RNA linked to triple-negative breast cancer

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 03:25
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in the United States. Thanks to decades of fundamental research, it's also one of the most curable.

Engineered protein silences harmful T cells in autoimmune disease

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 02:14
An engineered protein turns off the kind of immune cells most likely to damage tissue as part of Type-1 diabetes, hepatitis, multiple sclerosis, shows a new study in mice.

Quitting smoking in addiction recovery made easier with tailored support

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 00:54
For people recovering from substance use disorders, quitting smoking remains one of the most difficult-but most crucial-steps toward long-term health.

Study reveals persistent inequalities in children's access to kidney transplants across the UK

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 00:49
New research, presented at the ESOT Congress 2025, reveals persistent inequalities in children's access to life-saving kidney transplants across the UK.

Study links hormone therapy to breast cancer risk in younger women

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 00:44
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have found that two common types of hormone therapy may alter breast cancer risk in women before age 55.

Many ADHD trials in adults lack proper diagnostic standards

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 00:40
Millions of adults around the world are diagnosed with ADHD every year, and there is a great need for research in the field.

Inflammaging may be a lifestyle phenomenon rather than a universal aging trait

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 00:34
Inflammation, long considered a hallmark of aging, may not be a universal human experience, according to a new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

Study uncovers how inflammation in brain blood vessels exacerbates damage in vascular dementia

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 00:22
A new study from UCLA Health has uncovered how inflammation in brain blood vessels exacerbates damage in vascular dementia and demonstrated that targeting this process with a repurposed drug can promote brain repair and functional recovery in mice.

Glycogen metabolism in neurons emerges as key to fighting Alzheimer's

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 00:16
A new study from scientists at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging has revealed a surprising player in the battle against Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia: brain sugar metabolism.

Researchers link genetic ancestry to severity of dengue fever

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 23:58
For the first time, the extreme variability in dengue fever has been linked to a biological mechanism, potentially opening doors to new treatments and vaccines for the most common mosquito-borne disease worldwide.

Aging brain adapts to read ambiguous facial expressions

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 23:41
Because aging weakens cognitive skills, older people can struggle to read difficult social cues. A brain region involved in attention and arousal-the locus coeruleus (LC)-helps with complex tasks, and its connections to the cortex may adapt as humans age to support cognition.

AI system offers new hope for diagnosing PTSD in children

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 22:42
Diagnosing post-traumatic stress disorder in children can be notoriously difficult. Many, especially those with limited communication skills or emotional awareness, struggle to explain what they're feeling.

Cannabis smoking changes your DNA, leaving epigenetic scars

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 22:29
Long-term, persistent weekly or more frequent cannabis smoking leaves a distinct and partially reversible epigenetic footprint on blood DNA. These methylation changes strongly overlap with those from tobacco and may serve as biomarkers of smoke exposure.

Can a global vault save the world’s threatened microbiomes?

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 21:35
Researchers warn that accelerating human-driven loss of microbial diversity threatens both planetary and human health. The Microbiota Vault Initiative offers a global, equitable framework to safeguard critical microbiomes for future generations.

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