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Analyzing the role of smoking in viral recovery

Rss Feed - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 07:32
COVID-19 brought about lasting changes that are still being felt today in the post-pandemic era, with one being the unprecedented side effect known as Long COVID.

Targeted fab fragments dismantle the allergy trigger

Rss Feed - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 07:23
Allergic diseases represent a major global health burden, placing significant strain on healthcare systems worldwide. Severe conditions such as anaphylaxis, asthma, food allergy, and allergic rhinitis are driven by immunoglobulin E (IgE), an antibody that binds to immune cells, including mast cells and basophils.

Astoriom acquires Precision Stability Storage

Rss Feed - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 07:11
Astoriom, a global leader in scientific research and consumer product sample stability and biorepository storage, has expanded its sample management capabilities in the US with the acquisition of Precision Stability Storage.

Prenatal exposure to pollution impacts infant cognitive development

Rss Feed - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 07:11
The prenatal period is a critical window for brain development, yet few studies have examined the impact of air pollution exposure during pregnancy on child cognition.

Vortex Biotech opens new state-of-the-art laboratory at Manchester Science Park

Rss Feed - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 07:11
Vortex Biotech Holdings Limited has announced the opening of its advanced laboratory facilities at Manchester Science Park.

New insights into how the brain accesses information

Rss Feed - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 06:58
A new study into how different parts of memory work in the brain has shown that the same brain areas are involved in retrieving different types of information, the findings could redefine how memory is understood and studied.

Study explores link between sex hormones and heart disease risk in type 2 diabetes

Rss Feed - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 06:42
People with type 2 diabetes face a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular problems, according to the National Institutes of Health.

Not all children with autism benefit from early language therapy

Rss Feed - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 06:32
Understanding child profiles is crucial for improving language therapy in autism, as factors like cognitive abilities and imitation skills influence progress.

KAIST proposes novel strategy for multifactorial Alzheimer's treatment

Rss Feed - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 06:14
Conventional treatments of Alzheimer's disease, one of the most common forms of dementia, have been largely focused on targeting individual pathological features.

Multi-fluid microRNA signals as markers of endometriosis

Rss Feed - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 06:08
Researchers uncover distinct microRNA profiles in bodily fluids, offering insights into noninvasive diagnostic markers for endometriosis and its complexities.

NIH grant advances Indigenous-driven genomic research in Alaska and Oklahoma

Rss Feed - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 05:56
A transdisciplinary team led by Southcentral Foundation, a Tribal healthcare organization in Anchorage, Alaska, has been awarded a competitive grant from the National Institutes of Health. Jessica Blanchard, Ph.D., senior research scientist at the University of Oklahoma's Center for Applied Social Research, is a key collaborator on the project, representing the continuation of a longstanding partnership between OU and Southcentral Foundation.

Reducing alcohol consumption could ease Australia’s cancer burden

Rss Feed - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 04:53
National data indicates that lowering alcohol consumption could prevent thousands of cancer deaths, emphasizing the importance of public health interventions.

Study reveals hidden bacterial role in the formation of most kidney stones

Rss Feed - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 03:29
In an unexpected finding, a UCLA-led team has discovered that bacteria are present inside the most common type of kidney stone, revealing a previously unrecognized component involved in their formation.

Blood protein albumin identified as key defense against deadly black fungus

Rss Feed - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 02:51
A new international study published in Nature has identified albumin, the most abundant protein in human blood, as a powerful and previously unrecognized defense against mucormycosis, a rare but often fatal fungal infection.

New atlas of brain lysosomes sheds light on neurodegenerative disorders

Rss Feed - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 02:40
Functioning brain cells need a functioning system for picking up the trash and sorting the recycling. But when the cellular sanitation machines responsible for those tasks, called lysosomes, break down or get overwhelmed, it can increase the risk of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other neurological disorders.

Missed stroke warning signs common among pregnant and postpartum women

Rss Feed - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 02:31
More than 25% of pregnant or postpartum women who suffered an acute stroke had encounters with health care providers for stroke-related symptoms within the prior month but did not receive a timely diagnosis, finds University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine analysis published today in Stroke.

Menopause associated with reduced brain volume and increased anxiety symptoms

Rss Feed - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 02:27
Menopause is linked to reductions in grey matter volume in key brain regions as well as increased levels of anxiety and depression and difficulties with sleep, according to new research from the University of Cambridge.

Wildfire smoke significantly raises stroke risk among older adults

Rss Feed - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 01:45
People exposed to wildfire smoke have a higher risk of suffering a stroke, according to research published in the European Heart Journal today (Tuesday).

Midlife insulin levels influence timing and duration of menopausal vasomotor symptoms

Rss Feed - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 01:38
A woman's insulin levels in midlife are linked to the timing and duration of menopausal hot flashes, night sweats and cold sweats, according to new research from the University of Victoria (UVic).

Game-changing discovery reveals how viruses may trigger ALS development

Rss Feed - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 01:33
A large, multidisciplinary team led by researchers from Texas A&M University has made a potentially game-changing discovery about the development of devastating motor neuron diseases like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

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