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Green tea catechins and resveratrol display neuroprotective properties in Alzheimer's models

In a recent study published in the journal Free Radical Biology and Medicine, researchers screened for neuroprotective compounds against Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

3 Nov 2022

Health of mothers, fetuses, and children are all affected by the maternal environment

A recent editorial published in the journal BMC Medicine examined existing literature for associations between the mother's and offspring's health outcomes and a broad range of maternal characteristics related to pregnancy and postnatal phenotypes and complications.

3 Nov 2022

Study shows a rise in blood pressure during COVID-19

In a recent study published in the journal Hypertension, researchers examined blood pressure (BP) outcomes in individuals with hypertension during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

3 Nov 2022

Weekly weight loss drug reduces BMI in teens

Researchers report that a weekly dose of semaglutide led to a significant BMI reduction in adolescents.

3 Nov 2022

Study uncovers a novel instructive role for the entorhinal cortex

A longstanding question in neuroscience is how mammalian brains (including ours) adapt to external environments, information, and experiences.

3 Nov 2022

Researchers use brain organoids to show how SARS-CoV-2 virus infects cortical neurons

Using human brain organoids, an international team of researchers, led by scientists at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Sanford Consortium, has shown how the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 infects cortical neurons and specifically destroys their synapses -; the connections between brain cells that allow them to communicate with each other.

3 Nov 2022

Scientists illuminate the molecular events underlying childhood movement disorder

Scientists at the UNC School of Medicine and UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, in collaboration with a team from Queen Mary University of London, have illuminated the molecular events underlying an inherited movement and neurodegenerative disorder known as ARSACS – Autosomal recessive spastic ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay, named for two Quebec valleys where the first cases were found.

3 Nov 2022

Scientists uncover a key property needed for CELMoD drugs to be effective

Scientists at Scripps Research have uncovered a critical feature that a promising new class of cancer drugs, known as CELMoDs, needs to be effective.

3 Nov 2022

Accelerating Scientific Discoveries through Advanced Data Analysis Platforms

In this interview, we speak to Victor Wong, Chief Scientific Officer at Core Life Analytics, about their StratoMineRTM product and how it helps researchers to rapidly process their data.

From Core Life Analytics 3 Nov 2022

Poll: More than half of people over 50 are a critical source of health help for older loved ones

More than half of people over 50 say they've helped at least one person over 65 take care of their health, personal hygiene, home or finances in the past two years, a new University of Michigan poll finds.

3 Nov 2022

New evaluation data shows the clinical utility of SOPHiA DDM Dx HRD Solution

SOPHiA GENETICS, a cloud-native software company in the healthcare space, debuted new data at the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO) Congress as part of a poster (#PA-065) presented by Prof. Alexandre Harlé of the Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine, France.

3 Nov 2022

Researchers provide insights on how to overcome resistance in cancer therapy

The latest developmental drugs, particularly for the use in oncology, rely on the targeted degradation of harmful pathogenic proteins.

3 Nov 2022

Novel platform allowing universal off-the-shelf T and NK cell access shows potential for immunotherapies

Recent advances in immunotherapy for cancer have stimulated a plethora of studies aimed at developing T cells (white blood cells) and Natural Killer (NK) cells (immune cells with enzymes that can kill tumor cells or cells infected with a virus) in-vitro from pluripotent stem cells-;cells that are able to self-renew by dividing and developing into the three primary groups of cells that make up a human body.

3 Nov 2022

Parental discord linked to children's genetic risk for alcohol problems

Parents can transmit a genetic risk for alcohol problems to their children not only directly, but also indirectly via genetically influenced aspects of the home environment, such as marital discord or divorce, according to a Rutgers researcher.

3 Nov 2022

Whole-genome sequencing is a more comprehensive prenatal test l BGI Perspectives

BGI-Research and the Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Province (MCHH) published whole-genome sequencing research results in npj Genomic Medicine.

From BGI Genomics 3 Nov 2022

Blood clotting protein found to play a new role in repairing damaged blood vessels

Research by RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has discovered a new role for the blood clotting protein, von Willebrand Factor (VWF), that could lead to the development of new treatments for patients with inflammatory and blood clotting disorders.

3 Nov 2022

Cedars-Sinai experts to present innovative heart research data during AHA Scientific Sessions 2022

During American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2022, Prominent Cedars-Sinai Cardiologists, Cardiothoracic Surgeons and Interventionalists Available for Interviews

3 Nov 2022

Research reveals how whole-genome sequencing may enhance detection of fetal CNS anomalies

BGI-Research and the Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Province (MCHH) published whole-genome sequencing research results in npj Genomic Medicine.

3 Nov 2022

Study determines the diagnostic utility of liver stiffness measurement

Even after chronic hepatitis C has been cured, portal hypertension remains the major factor driving the development of complications in advanced liver disease. In cooperation with researchers from Spain, a research team led by Georg Semmler and Mattias Mandorfer from the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at MedUni Vienna's Department of Medicine III showed that the non-invasive tests explored in their earlier studies accurately estimate the probability of sequelae.

3 Nov 2022

Experts estimate the prevalence of breast cancer survivors in Canada

It was the information she couldn't find that led Amy Kirkham, an assistant professor in the University of Toronto's Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education (KPE), to her latest discovery.

3 Nov 2022

Medicine News and Research

Green tea catechins and resveratrol display neuroprotective properties in Alzheimer's models

Health of mothers, fetuses, and children are all affected by the maternal environment

Study shows a rise in blood pressure during COVID-19

Weekly weight loss drug reduces BMI in teens

Study uncovers a novel instructive role for the entorhinal cortex

Researchers use brain organoids to show how SARS-CoV-2 virus infects cortical neurons

Scientists illuminate the molecular events underlying childhood movement disorder

Scientists uncover a key property needed for CELMoD drugs to be effective

Accelerating Scientific Discoveries through Advanced Data Analysis Platforms

Poll: More than half of people over 50 are a critical source of health help for older loved ones

New evaluation data shows the clinical utility of SOPHiA DDM Dx HRD Solution

Researchers provide insights on how to overcome resistance in cancer therapy

Novel platform allowing universal off-the-shelf T and NK cell access shows potential for immunotherapies

Parental discord linked to children's genetic risk for alcohol problems

Whole-genome sequencing is a more comprehensive prenatal test l BGI Perspectives

Blood clotting protein found to play a new role in repairing damaged blood vessels

Cedars-Sinai experts to present innovative heart research data during AHA Scientific Sessions 2022

Research reveals how whole-genome sequencing may enhance detection of fetal CNS anomalies

Study determines the diagnostic utility of liver stiffness measurement

Experts estimate the prevalence of breast cancer survivors in Canada

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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