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How do sex hormones and birth control affect brain fear circuits?

Researchers explores how oral contraceptive pill use interacts with the current hormonal status to affect the fear circuit structure within the brain.

9 Nov 2023

New rapid test for sperm damage may predict embryonic aneuploidy and improve reproductive outcomes

A rapid diagnostic method for double-strand breaks (DSBs), Sperm deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) Fragmentation (SDF) Releasing Assay (SDFR).

7 Nov 2023

Study shows the effects of oral contraceptive use on women’s brains

More than 150 million women worldwide use oral contraceptives. Combined OCs (COCs), made up of synthetic hormones, are the most common type. Sex hormones are known to modulate the brain network involved in fear processes.

6 Nov 2023

Study links heavy mobile phone use to lower sperm count

Swiss study finds higher mobile phone use linked to lower sperm count and concentration in young men, raising concerns about RF-EMF exposure's impact on male reproductive health. Despite limitations, the research suggests a potential risk to fertility with increasing phone usage.

2 Nov 2023

Study shows link between mobile phone use and semen quality of young men

Does electromagnetic radiation emitted by mobile phones affect semen quality? While various environmental and lifestyle factors have been proposed to explain the decline in semen quality observed over the last fifty years, the role of mobile phones has yet to be demonstrated.

1 Nov 2023

Speeding up Alzheimer's research: Progerin turbocharges cellular models for quicker drug screening

The study reveals that introducing progerin, a protein associated with accelerated aging, into cellular models of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) can hasten the development of AD-related traits. This innovative approach offers a more efficient method for studying AD mechanisms, potentially accelerating the discovery of new treatments.

31 Oct 2023

Short-chain fatty acids produced by intestinal bacteria play role in dendritic cell elongation

Dendritic cells play a key role in the mammalian immune system. These cells are present throughout the human body and are known to capture foreign bodies, i.e., antigens, using extendable "arms" called dendrites.

30 Oct 2023

Marijuana's psychoactive compound may alter brain wiring in adolescents

In a mouse study designed to explore the impact of marijuana's major psychoactive compound, THC, on teenage brains, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they found changes to the structure of microglia, which are specialized brain immune cells, that may worsen a genetic predisposition to schizophrenia.

25 Oct 2023

Study finds no link between anxiety or depression and IVF outcomes in men

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a time-intensive and often stress-inducing fertility procedure. Yet how does that stress impact its success? Investigators at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, assessed the effects of anxiety and depression in men on fertility and IVF outcomes.

18 Oct 2023

Next-gen intranasal vaccine takes on measles, mumps, and multiple COVID-19 variants in one shot

Researchers developed an intranasal trivalent measles-mumps-SARS-CoV-2 vaccine that provides robust protection against multiple coronavirus variants. Leveraging the established measles-mumps-rubella platform, this vaccine demonstrates broad and adaptable immune responses, especially against Delta and Omicron variants.

8 Oct 2023

Does smoking tobacco damage sperm quality?

Tobacco smoking is linked to diminished semen quality by triggering stress reactions in sperm cells, a study in the journal Antioxidants reveals. Researchers identified that smokers had poorer sperm quality, possibly due to elevated stress responses in their sperm cells.

8 Oct 2023

3D printing crafts cerebral cortex tissues: A breakthrough for brain injury treatment

Researchers utilize 3D printing to craft cerebral cortex tissues with organized neurons, offering potential treatments for brain injuries. This novel technique prints neural progenitors in layer-by-layer sequences, aiming for accurate tissue restoration in damaged brains.

8 Oct 2023

Trametinib: Potential therapeutic game-changer for Alzheimer's disease

Researchers developed the ATRIVIEW® platform to screen for molecules that promote differentiation neural stem cells (NSCs).

4 Oct 2023

Study reveals link between CHD8 gene, gut abnormalities, and autism-related behaviors

The connection between the CHD gene and autism-related gastrointestinal (GI) manifestations.

4 Oct 2023

Ginger shows promise as a natural defense against autoimmune diseases

Comprehensive study reveals that whole ginger extracts have a significant impact on inhibiting neutrophil hyperactivity, a key factor in autoimmune diseases like APS and lupus. Consuming ginger for just a week showed promising results in both animal models and human trials, positioning it as a natural and affordable treatment option for a range of autoimmune disorders.

2 Oct 2023

New biocomposite adhesive promises to revolutionize wound management and tissue repair

A team of researchers from China has made a significant breakthrough in biomedical engineering by developing a novel adhesive that promises to revolutionize wound management and tissue repair.

29 Sep 2023

Double-layer polysaccharide hydrogel overcomes challenges of probiotic delivery

In a groundbreaking study, a research team led by Changhu Xue and Xiangzhao Mao from the Ocean University of China has developed a remarkable double-layer polysaccharide hydrogel (DPH) that promises to revolutionize the field of intestine-targeted oral delivery of probiotics.

28 Sep 2023

Morphology News and Research

How do sex hormones and birth control affect brain fear circuits?

New rapid test for sperm damage may predict embryonic aneuploidy and improve reproductive outcomes

Study shows the effects of oral contraceptive use on women’s brains

Study links heavy mobile phone use to lower sperm count

Study shows link between mobile phone use and semen quality of young men

Speeding up Alzheimer's research: Progerin turbocharges cellular models for quicker drug screening

Short-chain fatty acids produced by intestinal bacteria play role in dendritic cell elongation

Marijuana's psychoactive compound may alter brain wiring in adolescents

Study finds no link between anxiety or depression and IVF outcomes in men

Next-gen intranasal vaccine takes on measles, mumps, and multiple COVID-19 variants in one shot

Does smoking tobacco damage sperm quality?

3D printing crafts cerebral cortex tissues: A breakthrough for brain injury treatment

Trametinib: Potential therapeutic game-changer for Alzheimer's disease

Study reveals link between CHD8 gene, gut abnormalities, and autism-related behaviors

Ginger shows promise as a natural defense against autoimmune diseases

New biocomposite adhesive promises to revolutionize wound management and tissue repair

Double-layer polysaccharide hydrogel overcomes challenges of probiotic delivery

Zeus Launches Next-Generation Tubing for Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffolds

Study demonstrates novel role of Axin1 in mediating intestinal homeostasis and microbiota

Researchers identify a rare cause of male infertility and discover a potential cure

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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