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Engineered virus therapy triggers powerful immune responses in glioblastoma

Rss Feed - Thu, 10/09/2025 - 12:15
A new study led by Break Through Cancer's Accelerating Glioblastoma (GBM) Therapies Through Serial Biopsies TeamLab has revealed that an engineered virus therapy, CAN-3110, triggered powerful immune responses deep inside glioblastoma tumors that were invisible to standard imaging like MRI, according to early analyses of two patients with recurrent GBM.

Air pollution plays a significant role in the development of metabolic disorders

Rss Feed - Thu, 10/09/2025 - 12:07
Long-term exposure to fine air pollution can impair metabolic health by disrupting the normal function of brown fat in mice. A study co-led by the University of Zurich shows that this occurs through complex changes in gene regulation driven by epigenetic mechanisms.

Study reveals how RfaH protein acts as a protective shield for bacterial genes

Rss Feed - Thu, 10/09/2025 - 12:01
Researchers at Umeå University have identified a key molecular player that helps bacteria survive the hostile environment inside the body.

Healthy eating may come at the expense of exploited workers

Rss Feed - Thu, 10/09/2025 - 11:39
Many Americans choose food based on cost and nutrition, but personal values, such as animal welfare and environmental concerns, also shape what ends up on our plates.

Hormone replacement therapy may reverse menopause-related immune changes

Rss Feed - Thu, 10/09/2025 - 11:34
A study led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London has found that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may help reverse changes in the immune system caused by menopause, potentially booting immune health.

Takara Bio USA, Inc. announces a series of updates to its spatial biology product portfolio, extending its innovation with a new class of spatial technology

Rss Feed - Thu, 10/09/2025 - 08:57
Takara Bio USA, Inc. ("Takara Bio USA"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Takara Bio Inc. ("Takara Bio"), today announced a series of updates to its spatial biology product portfolio, extending its innovation with a new class of spatial technology.

Study reveals large differences in knowledge about ticks between countries

Rss Feed - Thu, 10/09/2025 - 08:53
Ticks are found all over the world. There are more than 900 species, and many of them pass on dangerous diseases to both humans and animals.

Obesity-linked fat vesicles accelerate amyloid aggregation in Alzheimer’s disease

Rss Feed - Thu, 10/09/2025 - 08:46
Researchers discuss the role of extracellular vesicles as a potential link between obesity and Alzheimer’s disease.

Working fewer hours may raise depression risk for older adults

Rss Feed - Thu, 10/09/2025 - 08:31
The study links part-time work in older adults to higher depression rates, suggesting that less work doesn't always equate to better mental health outcomes.

Why protein powders can secretly cause doping bans

Rss Feed - Thu, 10/09/2025 - 05:44
Adulterated protein supplements can lead to unintentional doping. This review outlines detection strategies and protective measures for athletes and clinicians.

Fermented soy boosts memory in older adults

Rss Feed - Thu, 10/09/2025 - 04:31
Findings from a study reveal that fermented soy may boost memory function in older adults, especially postmenopausal women, offering dietary cognitive support.

Survey reveals strong support for patient involvement in allergy research

Rss Feed - Thu, 10/09/2025 - 01:06
A team of researchers from Keio University School of Medicine, the Institute of Medical Science at the University of Tokyo, and the National Center for Child Health and Development has reported the first cross-disease, cross-stakeholder survey on PPIE in Japan.

Research uncovers ASPL's critical role in stress granule life cycle

Rss Feed - Thu, 10/09/2025 - 00:49
Stress granules are droplet-like protein hubs that temporarily shield fragile RNA from cellular stresses such as toxins. VCP is a protein essential for breaking up stress granules and has been linked to neurodegenerative diseases.

Chiba University study clarifies molecular mechanism driving keloid's unpredictable growth

Rss Feed - Thu, 10/09/2025 - 00:38
Keloids are raised, overgrown scars that can develop after skin injuries or surgery, often extending beyond the original wound boundaries. For many people, keloids are more than just a cosmetic concern; they often cause distressing symptoms such as chronic pain, itching, and restricted movement.

Prior incarceration linked to poor health in older adults

Rss Feed - Thu, 10/09/2025 - 00:23
A recent analysis reveals that older adults with prior incarceration report worse physical and mental health than their peers, even if they were incarcerated in the distant past. The findings are published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

Chlorinated compounds from slime mold show strong antibacterial activity

Rss Feed - Thu, 10/09/2025 - 00:20
The cellular slime mold Dictyostelium discoideum is a soil microbe that produces diverse natural products with potential antibiotic activity.

Natural sweetener improves hair loss treatment

Rss Feed - Thu, 10/09/2025 - 00:16
Androgenetic alopecia is a common form of hair loss in both men and women-also called male pattern baldness and female pattern hair loss.

BD and Opentrons collaborate to accelerate single-cell multiomics discoveries with robotic automation

Rss Feed - Thu, 10/09/2025 - 00:08
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, and Opentrons Labworks, Inc., recognized worldwide for accessible lab automation with more than 10,000 robotic systems deployed, today announced a multi-year collaboration.

Changes in the gastric microbiota linked to growth of neuroendocrine tumors

Rss Feed - Wed, 10/08/2025 - 23:53
Researchers from Osaka Metropolitan University have discovered how the balance of bacteria in the stomach affects the growth of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs).

Surgical menopause associated with higher risk of workforce exit

Rss Feed - Wed, 10/08/2025 - 23:47
Menopause before the age of 45 (known as early menopause) is associated with an increased risk of an array of serious diseases, including cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis.

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