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Oxidative Stress is a condition in which antioxidant levels are lower than normal. Antioxidant levels are usually measured in blood plasma.

Exploring the importance of selenium in COVID-19 patients

In a new study, researchers reviewed research on the role that selenium could play in protecting individuals against coronavirus disease 2019.

29 Dec 2021

Exploring the Mediterranean diet as a potential strategy against SARS-CoV-2

A study found that the Mediterranean diet, when combined with non-smoking and regular physical activity, can lower susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2.

22 Dec 2021

Study reveals chromosome-level changes that relate to drug resistance in melanoma

Precision therapies targeting melanoma and other cancers have improved patient survival, but tumors often stop responding to drugs, and recent studies point to changes in DNA – both inside and outside chromosomes – as a driving factor in tumor genesis as well as in treatment resistance.

20 Dec 2021

Impact of acute kidney injury associated gene expression in human kidney cells

A new study attempts to perform a comparative single-cell census of human kidneys employing samples from individuals suffering from acute kidney injury and controls without the condition.

20 Dec 2021

Combination of gallic acid and stretching decreases arthritis inflammation markers in the cells

A healthy diet and a little exercise appear to be good for arthritis, even on the cellular level.

15 Dec 2021

Researchers develop a battery-free, wearable device for real-time nicotine monitoring

Some studies have shown that nicotine, an addictive substance in electronic cigarettes, increases the risk of cardiovascular and respiratory disorders. But to get a full understanding of its potential health effects, a real-time nicotine monitoring device is needed.

9 Dec 2021

Gene expression related to liver metabolism altered by spaceflight

The latest findings of a series of studies on mice that examined harmful effects caused by spending time in space show that gene expression related to liver metabolism is altered in response to the space environment.

6 Dec 2021

Green tea shown to increase the defensive capabilities of cells

Green tea has been said to have a variety of health benefits. In this interview, we speak to Professor Micheal Ristow about his latest research into green tea.

3 Dec 2021

Severe COVID-19 may result in premature aging in recovered patients

As COVID-19 has been found to cause frontal cortex impairment similar to aging, the scientists in a recent study attempted to investigate if severe COVID-19 resulted in aging-related molecular signatures in the brain. The findings from this study are published as a preprint on the medRxiv* server.

28 Nov 2021

New combination of drugs could break down harmful protein aggregates in Parkinson's disease

A new combination of drugs could fix the broken lysosomal enzyme pathway in Parkinson's disease-afflicted brain cells, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in Neuron.

23 Nov 2021

Other molecules may have greater potential as cancer therapies than gold complex auranofin

The gold complex auranofin has traditionally been used for treating rheumatism but is also being evaluated as a treatment for certain forms of cancer.

22 Nov 2021

Monitoring cellular metabolism for NAFLD/NASH liver disease research

In this interview, Jolanta Vidugiriene, a Senior Research Scientist at Promega Corporation, talks to News-Medical about tools for studying metabolism in NAFLD/NASH research.

From Promega Corporation 22 Nov 2021

New study uncovers a mechanism of sleep in zebrafish

Why do humans spend a third of their lives sleeping? Why do animals sleep? Throughout evolution sleep has remained universal and essential to all organisms with a nervous system, including invertebrates such as flies, worms, and even jellyfish.

21 Nov 2021

Could drugs derived from microalgae be effective against COVID-19?

Researchers discuss the ability of some microalgae metabolites to prevent cytokine storm syndrome during COVID-19.

15 Nov 2021

Elusive white blood cells play a role in impaired T cell functions and counts in people with HIV

In a groundbreaking study of people living with HIV, University of Alberta researchers found that elusive white blood cells called neutrophils play a role in impaired T cell functions and counts, as well as the associated chronic inflammation that is common with the virus.

9 Nov 2021

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Exploring the importance of selenium in COVID-19 patients

Exploring the Mediterranean diet as a potential strategy against SARS-CoV-2

Study reveals chromosome-level changes that relate to drug resistance in melanoma

Impact of acute kidney injury associated gene expression in human kidney cells

Combination of gallic acid and stretching decreases arthritis inflammation markers in the cells

Researchers develop a battery-free, wearable device for real-time nicotine monitoring

Gene expression related to liver metabolism altered by spaceflight

Green tea shown to increase the defensive capabilities of cells

Severe COVID-19 may result in premature aging in recovered patients

New combination of drugs could break down harmful protein aggregates in Parkinson's disease

Other molecules may have greater potential as cancer therapies than gold complex auranofin

Monitoring cellular metabolism for NAFLD/NASH liver disease research

New study uncovers a mechanism of sleep in zebrafish

Could drugs derived from microalgae be effective against COVID-19?

Elusive white blood cells play a role in impaired T cell functions and counts in people with HIV

Hemin as a potential therapy for COVID-19

Pathway preferential estrogens may be a safer alternative to hormone replacement therapy, study shows

Clinically significant cataract associated with greater mortality risk from vascular causes

Study reveals key role of fat cells in cognitive decline and neurodegeneration

100% orange juice shows potential to help fight inflammation and oxidative stress

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