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Researchers unravel processes that direct the development of astrocyte structure

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have unraveled the processes that give astrocytes, the most abundant glial cell in the brain, their special bushy shape, which is fundamental for brain function.

26 Apr 2023

Study identifies an association between menopause symptoms and adverse work outcomes

Menopause-related symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, sleep disturbances, joint aches and cognitive difficulties damage the quality of life for millions of women.

26 Apr 2023

AI-collected data could compromise the understanding of early sleep patterns

A dearth of pediatric data collected using artificial intelligence (AI) tools could compromise the understanding of early sleep patterns.

26 Apr 2023

Groundbreaking discovery could pave the way for safer and more effective blood thinners

Safer and more effective blood thinners could be on the way following a groundbreaking discovery by researchers at UBC and the University of Michigan, published today in Nature Communications.

26 Apr 2023

Study: Mild COVID-19 can have long-term detrimental effects on cardiovascular health

New research suggests that even mild cases of COVID-19 can have long-term detrimental effects on cardiovascular health.

26 Apr 2023

How a 2019 Florida law catalyzed a hospital-building boom

In BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel's 86 private rooms, patients can use voice-activated Alexa devices to dim the lights, play music, or summon a nurse.

26 Apr 2023

Leisure-time physical activity may improve mental health in teens

A recent study led by the University of Eastern Finland suggests that regular leisure-time physical activity, even in small doses, is associated with lower odds of depression, anxiety, chronic stress, and school psychologist visits among Finnish adolescents.

26 Apr 2023

Revolutionizing protein design: AI generates novel sequences

Researchers present two deep-learning models that can predict amino acid sequences and 3D protein structures based on secondary-structure design objectives. These models offer de novo design capacity and can discover new protein sequences beyond known proteins.

25 Apr 2023

Researchers discover a receptor and protein associated with Lou Gehrig's disease

Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have discovered a receptor, sigma-1 receptor, and a protein, ATAD3A, that are associated with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

25 Apr 2023

Checkpoint inhibitors may not be effective lymphoma treatment when CAR T fails

For 30% to 40% of lymphoma patients who receive CAR T therapy, the treatment is a godsend.

25 Apr 2023

Kids with autism exhibit more frequent aggression at greater intensities than non-autistic children

At least half of all autistic children experience some form of aggression, such as hitting, kicking or name-calling, while their parents are tasked with helping them cope and integrate socially.

25 Apr 2023

UTEP and TTUHSC El Paso unveil joint initiative to create a pathway for El Paso's future physicians

The University of Texas at El Paso and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso today unveiled MedFuture, a joint initiative that will create a pathway for very highly qualified students in our Borderplex to be admitted to attend college and medical school in their hometown of El Paso right out of high school.

25 Apr 2023

Early exposure to pyrethroids may increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders

A new study from The University of Toledo suggests early exposure to a common class of insecticides called pyrethroids may increase the risk of autism and other developmental disorders, even at levels currently recognized as safe by federal regulators.

25 Apr 2023

Exercising during adolescence can lower the risk of sarcopenia at older age

Muscle function typically improves during adolescence and deteriorates with age. Sarcopenia is one such type of muscle weakening, caused primarily by the natural aging process.

25 Apr 2023

Researchers uncover the molecular basis for making long-term memories

Helping your mother make pancakes when you were three…riding your bike without training wheels…your first romantic kiss: How do we retain vivid memories of long-ago events? As described in a paper published online on April 25 in Neuron, researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine have found the explanation.

25 Apr 2023

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Researchers unravel processes that direct the development of astrocyte structure

Study identifies an association between menopause symptoms and adverse work outcomes

AI-collected data could compromise the understanding of early sleep patterns

Groundbreaking discovery could pave the way for safer and more effective blood thinners

Study: Mild COVID-19 can have long-term detrimental effects on cardiovascular health

How a 2019 Florida law catalyzed a hospital-building boom

Leisure-time physical activity may improve mental health in teens

Revolutionizing protein design: AI generates novel sequences

Researchers discover a receptor and protein associated with Lou Gehrig's disease

Checkpoint inhibitors may not be effective lymphoma treatment when CAR T fails

Kids with autism exhibit more frequent aggression at greater intensities than non-autistic children

UTEP and TTUHSC El Paso unveil joint initiative to create a pathway for El Paso's future physicians

Early exposure to pyrethroids may increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders

Exercising during adolescence can lower the risk of sarcopenia at older age

Researchers uncover the molecular basis for making long-term memories

Cedars-Sinai performs a record-setting number of solid organ transplants in 2022

Columbia University establishes the SNF Center for Precision Psychiatry & Mental Health with $75 million grant

New approach to CAR T-cell therapy shows promise against small cell lung cancer in preclinical study

Study assesses trends in buprenorphine initiation and retention in the United States

UC San Diego Health offers a new minimally invasive biopsy procedure to detect prostate cancer

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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