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Study reveals altered protein rhythms linked to metabolic disorders in night shift workers

Just a few days on a night shift schedule throws off protein rhythms related to blood glucose regulation, energy metabolism and inflammation, processes that can influence the development of chronic metabolic conditions.

9 May 2024

UT Health San Antonio leads effort for developing oral vaccine against chlamydia

The study of a novel oral vaccine that could protect against chlamydia infection has been awarded approximately $11 million in National Institutes of Health funding over five years through a cooperative agreements research project grant, known as a U01 grant.

9 May 2024

Ensemble deep learning models enhance early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease using neuroimaging data

The developments in ensemble deep learning (EDL) models used to characterize and estimate AD.

9 May 2024

Placental DNA methylation patterns altered by pregnancy air pollution exposure, research reveals

The relationship between prenatal air pollutant exposure concentrations and changes in placental deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) methylation.

9 May 2024

Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods linked to elevated mortality risk

The relationship between ultra-processed food (UPF) intake and all-cause and cause-specific death.

9 May 2024

Novel bispecific antibodies show promise against evolving SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers developed bispecific antibodies targeting both the N-terminal and receptor binding domains of SARS-CoV-2, demonstrating significant neutralization across various Omicron variants, suggesting potential for new COVID-19 treatments.

9 May 2024

First-in-class drug could prevent sepsis-related organ failure and death

A new drug could prevent sepsis-related organ failure and death by restoring the health of a patient's blood vessels.

8 May 2024

Superagers' brains resist age-related decline, study finds

Researchers explored brain white matter integrity in superagers, older adults with exceptional cognitive abilities, finding that while overall white matter health showed no significant differences, superagers displayed superior microstructure in frontal regions, potentially explaining their resistance to cognitive decline.

8 May 2024

Cross-species liver cell growth could represent a solution to transplant shortage

Liver disease, due to viral infections, alcohol abuse, obesity, or cancer, accounts for 1 in every 25 deaths worldwide.

8 May 2024

Brain-computer interface translates ALS patient's brain activity into spoken words

Researchers successfully used a brain-computer interface to synthesize speech directly from brain activity in an ALS patient, achieving 80% word recognition accuracy by listeners, showcasing the interface's potential for aiding communication in severe speech impairments.

8 May 2024

Study reveals how UV exposure and ethnicity impact vitamin D levels, calling for tailored supplementation guidelines

A study in "Clinical Nutrition" reveals the complex interactions of UVB exposure, supplements, and ethnicity on vitamin D levels, underscoring the need for personalized supplementation guidelines based on demographic factors.

8 May 2024

USC study unveils iron as key driver of lung inflammation in allergic asthma

New USC research shows that iron serves as a gas pedal driving certain immune cells that cause inflammation in the lungs during an allergic asthma attack – and blocking or limiting iron may reduce the severity of symptoms.

8 May 2024

Higher cardiorespiratory fitness levels linked to dramatically lower mortality and disease risks, study finds

A study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, aggregating over 20.9 million observations, shows cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) as a consistent predictor of reduced morbidity and mortality across various health outcomes in adults.

8 May 2024

How tobacco reshapes the mouth: Studying the oral microbiome in smokers and non-smokers

A study published in Scientific Reports investigates the differences in oral microbiome diversity among cigarette smokers, smokeless tobacco users, and non-tobacco users, revealing significant changes due to tobacco use.

8 May 2024

Researchers enhance CAR-T cells to target solid tumors

Researchers at the National Cancer Institute-designated Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center (MECCC) have shown that a breakthrough therapy for treating blood cancers can be adapted to treat solid tumors-;an advance that could transform cancer treatment.

8 May 2024

Freshness matters: Study finds newer honey packs a stronger antibacterial punch

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Study reveals altered protein rhythms linked to metabolic disorders in night shift workers

UT Health San Antonio leads effort for developing oral vaccine against chlamydia

Ensemble deep learning models enhance early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease using neuroimaging data

Placental DNA methylation patterns altered by pregnancy air pollution exposure, research reveals

Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods linked to elevated mortality risk

Novel bispecific antibodies show promise against evolving SARS-CoV-2 variants

First-in-class drug could prevent sepsis-related organ failure and death

Superagers' brains resist age-related decline, study finds

Cross-species liver cell growth could represent a solution to transplant shortage

Brain-computer interface translates ALS patient's brain activity into spoken words

Study reveals how UV exposure and ethnicity impact vitamin D levels, calling for tailored supplementation guidelines

USC study unveils iron as key driver of lung inflammation in allergic asthma

Higher cardiorespiratory fitness levels linked to dramatically lower mortality and disease risks, study finds

How tobacco reshapes the mouth: Studying the oral microbiome in smokers and non-smokers

Researchers enhance CAR-T cells to target solid tumors

Freshness matters: Study finds newer honey packs a stronger antibacterial punch

Research offers new insight into the causes of spina bifida

Tailored vaccine may hold the key to treating eczema in children

Clinical trial shows CRISPR gene editing has exciting potential to treat a rare form of blindness

New technique enables detailed mapping of proteins in individual cells

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Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

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