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Climate change may negatively affect the health of people with brain conditions

Climate change, and its effects on weather patterns and adverse weather events, is likely to negatively affect the health of people with brain conditions, argue a UCL-led team of researchers.

16 May 2024

Investigating age-associated gene expression changes in mouse sweat glands

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 8, entitled, "Characterization of age-associated gene expression changes in mouse sweat glands."

15 May 2024

New study reveals brain clearance of toxins is reduced during sleep and anesthesia

The adipose-neural axis plays an important role in arrhythmogenesis.

15 May 2024

Interactions between adipose and sympathetic neurons contribute to cardiac arrhythmia

A study in Cell Reports Medicine used an in vitro co-culture of adipocytes, cardiomyocytes, and sympathetic neurons to reveal that the adipose-neural axis plays a crucial role in arrhythmogenesis, driven by interactions between epicardial adipose tissue and the sympathetic nervous system.

14 May 2024

Wearable biosensors with skin interfaces for newborn and neonatal health monitoring

Recent improvements in newborn wearable systems, concentrating on skin-interfaced wearables for physiological monitoring across many branches.

13 May 2024

Frequent salt addition at the table increases gastric cancer risk by 41%

Addition of salt to food at the table and risk of developing stomach cancer.

10 May 2024

Compound 12: A promising candidate for heart failure therapy with reduced glucose-lowering activity

Prior research showed that thoughtful structural modifications can dissociate the anti-heart failure activity from glucose-lowering effects.

8 May 2024

Herpesvirus infection alters structure and function of mitochondria in the host cell

Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä have found that herpesvirus infection modifies the structure and normal function of the mitochondria in the host cell.

7 May 2024

Research highlights the link between mitochondrial calcium transport and autophagy

An article published in The Faseb Journal describes a Brazilian study analyzing the correlation between two key energy metabolism regulation processes: the absorption and release of calcium ions by mitochondria, the organelles that generate energy for cells; and autophagy induced by calorie restriction. Autophagy occurs when cells break down and reuse their own cytoplasm.

2 May 2024

High testosterone levels in older men associated with greater risk of atrial fibrillation

Researchers investigated whether higher endogenous testosterone levels increase atrial fibrillation (AF) risk among healthy older males.

2 May 2024

ZIP7: A novel target for treating degenerative diseases associated with misfolded proteins

Proteins are the workhorses of life. Organisms use them as building blocks, receptors, processors, couriers and catalysts.

30 Apr 2024

Wireless, bioresorbable, passive sensor for continuous pH monitoring and early identification of stomach leakage

A bioresorbable, cordless, passive sensor that monitors pH locally and detects stomach leakage early on.

30 Apr 2024

Revolutionary AI device utilizes few-molecule reservoir computing for blood glucose prediction

A collaborative research team from NIMS and Tokyo University of Science has successfully developed a cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) device that executes brain-like information processing through few-molecule reservoir computing.

25 Apr 2024

Study unveils novel bladder cancer diagnostic model based on key mitochondrial genes

A novel diagnostic model using machine learning (ML).

24 Apr 2024

Study pinpoints 95 locations in the genome associated with risk of developing PTSD

In posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), intrusive thoughts, changes in mood, and other symptoms after exposure to trauma can greatly impact a person's quality of life.

18 Apr 2024

Exploring how gene variants affect brain cells in children with severe epilepsy

Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring seizures.

16 Apr 2024

Exploring the health secrets of cucurbits: A closer look at Cucumis and Momordica

Review investigates the health impacts of Cucumis and Momordica plants, emphasizing their potential in managing diabetes, inflammation, and cancer due to their rich bioactive compounds.

11 Apr 2024

Metrion Biosciences enhances High Throughput Screening services with access to Enamine compound libraries

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From Metrion Biosciences Limited 11 Apr 2024

CNIC researchers unravel complexities of Andersen-Tawil syndrome

A team at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) has made a breakthrough discovery in the understanding of cardiac arrhythmias by unraveling the complexities of Andersen-Tawil syndrome (ATS), an extremely rare inherited cardiac disorder.

10 Apr 2024

Bruker showcases high-performance solutions at Analytica 2024 for research and analysis in applied, industrial and biopharma laboratories

Bruker Corporation is showcasing some of its latest innovations at Analytica 2024:

From Bruker 9 Apr 2024