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Gut microbiome study challenges established cancer biomarkers, identifies new bacterial links to colorectal cancer

Study identified that several specific bacterial species were significantly associated with colorectal cancer, challenging previous assumptions about established biomarkers once adjusted for important covariates.

1 May 2024

A gut bacteria could hold the key to universal blood, revolutionizing transfusion medicine

Study found that exoglycosidases from Akkermansia muciniphila effectively target blood group antigens, potentially converting A and B blood types to ABO-universal blood.

1 May 2024

New biomarkers identified for predicting psychosis risk in 22q11.2 deletion syndrome

A recent study led by UC Davis Health researchers provides new insights into the molecular changes linked to the rare genetic condition 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, or 22q.

1 May 2024

Healthy lifestyle may offset genetic risks for early death, study finds

Study found that both lifestyle and genetic factors independently influence lifespan, but a healthy lifestyle can reduce the impact of genetic predispositions toward a shorter life.

1 May 2024

Study uncovers molecular mechanism linking nonsense-mediated RNA decay to microcephaly

Nonsense-mediated RNA decay, or NMD, is an evolutionarily conserved molecular mechanism in which potentially defective messenger RNAs, or mRNAs (genetic material that instructs the body on how to make proteins), are degraded.

1 May 2024

Psilocybin found to be more effective than controls for treating depression symptoms

Psilocybin - the active ingredient in "magic" mushrooms - is a more effective treatment for symptoms of depression than controls, providing further support for its potential as an antidepressant, suggests a study published by The BMJ today.

1 May 2024

Brief episode of anger may negatively impact blood vessels' ability to relax

A brief episode of anger triggered by remembering past experiences may negatively impact the blood vessels' ability to relax, which is essential for proper blood flow, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

1 May 2024

WHO overturns dogma on airborne disease spread. The CDC might not act on it.

The World Health Organization has issued a report that transforms how the world understands respiratory infections like covid-19, influenza, and measles.

1 May 2024

Research identifies a unique protein fingerprint linked to very short sleep and increased diabetes risk

Study highlights the association between sleep duration and proteomic fingerprints, finding that very short sleep is linked to proteins involved in inflammation and cell death that increase the risk of diabetes mellitus (DM) but not coronary heart disease (CHD).

1 May 2024

Bio-Rad launches three StarBright Red Dyes and expands range of antibody markers conjugated to StarBright Violet Dyes to enhance immunology research

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From Bio-Rad Laboratories 1 May 2024

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences and Watchmaker Genomics Collaborate to Deliver NGS Library Preparation Solutions

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From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences - Flow Cytometry 1 May 2024

Short and long sleep durations associated with higher diabetes incidence, study finds

Researchers identified plasma proteomic patterns associated with sleep duration and diabetes.

1 May 2024

Chatbots for mental health pose new challenges for US regulatory framework

The regulatory gaps and potential health risks of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven wellness apps.

1 May 2024

Join Bedfont® Scientific Limited & Heart of Kent Hospice for their Bluebell Walk 2024, on Sunday, 5th May.

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From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 1 May 2024

Study links agricultural pesticide exposure to increased genetic variants in Parkinson’s disease

Genetic characteristics that influence the risk of Parkinson's disease (PD) due to pesticide exposure.

1 May 2024

Physical activity may reduce depression in those prone to internet overuse and emotional regulation difficulties

The mediating function of web addiction in the association between alexithymia and depressive symptoms.

1 May 2024

New VEGANScreener aims to boost diet quality among European vegans

Researchers developed VEGANScreener, a novel dietary assessment tool with 29 questions to evaluate diet quality among European vegans, aiming to address nutritional adequacies and support health care assessments.

1 May 2024

Avian flu crosses species, infecting cats and cattle in Texas and Kansas

A study in the CDC's Emerging Infectious Disease Journal reports the spread of H5N1 avian influenza among cats and dairy cattle in Texas and Kansas, showing systemic illness in cattle and significant fatalities in cats exposed to the virus through infected milk.

1 May 2024

Boosting physical fitness in youth linked to lower mental disorder risks

Study revealed that higher levels of cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular endurance, and muscular power in children and adolescents significantly lower the risks of developing anxiety, depression, and ADHD, suggesting that physical fitness plays a crucial protective role against mental disorders in youth.

1 May 2024

AI-enabled ECG system significantly reduces hospital mortality rates by identifying at-risk patients

A study in Nature Medicine evaluated an AI-enabled electrocardiogram (ECG) system's ability to identify hospitalized patients at risk of death, demonstrating its effectiveness in reducing mortality by enhancing the rapid response systems (RRS) through real-time alerts and risk stratification.

30 Apr 2024

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Gut microbiome study challenges established cancer biomarkers, identifies new bacterial links to colorectal cancer

A gut bacteria could hold the key to universal blood, revolutionizing transfusion medicine

New biomarkers identified for predicting psychosis risk in 22q11.2 deletion syndrome

Healthy lifestyle may offset genetic risks for early death, study finds

Study uncovers molecular mechanism linking nonsense-mediated RNA decay to microcephaly

Psilocybin found to be more effective than controls for treating depression symptoms

Brief episode of anger may negatively impact blood vessels' ability to relax

WHO overturns dogma on airborne disease spread. The CDC might not act on it.

Research identifies a unique protein fingerprint linked to very short sleep and increased diabetes risk

Bio-Rad launches three StarBright Red Dyes and expands range of antibody markers conjugated to StarBright Violet Dyes to enhance immunology research

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences and Watchmaker Genomics Collaborate to Deliver NGS Library Preparation Solutions

Short and long sleep durations associated with higher diabetes incidence, study finds

Chatbots for mental health pose new challenges for US regulatory framework

Join Bedfont® Scientific Limited & Heart of Kent Hospice for their Bluebell Walk 2024, on Sunday, 5th May.

Study links agricultural pesticide exposure to increased genetic variants in Parkinson’s disease

Physical activity may reduce depression in those prone to internet overuse and emotional regulation difficulties

New VEGANScreener aims to boost diet quality among European vegans

Avian flu crosses species, infecting cats and cattle in Texas and Kansas

Boosting physical fitness in youth linked to lower mental disorder risks

AI-enabled ECG system significantly reduces hospital mortality rates by identifying at-risk patients

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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