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New RNA therapy offers hope for mental health

Scientists at Cognigenics have made a significant advance in the field of neuroscience and mental health treatment. Their groundbreaking research, published in Genomic Psychiatry, demonstrates that a new RNA-based therapy called COG-201 can enhance memory and reduce anxiety in animal models.

6 Sep 2024

New evidence supports continuous infusion for GI cancers

New research just published online by JNCCN-; Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network finds that for many commonly used treatment regimens targeting metastatic gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, such as FOLFOX, FOLFIRI, or FOLFIRINOX, it is possible to administer 5-FU solely through continuous infusion, minus the bolus (quick-delivery via intravenous push) component, without negatively affecting patient outcomes.

6 Sep 2024

Scientists reveal how DNA methylation drives astrocytes to become stem cells, unlocking new potential for brain repair

Researchers have discovered that DNA methylation is crucial for reprogramming astrocytes into stem cells in the adult mouse brain, especially after ischemic injury, with potential implications for regenerative medicine.

6 Sep 2024

Aging immune system fuels cancer growth

A novel study by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai addresses a critical yet under-explored question in cancer research: Why is aging the biggest risk factor for cancer? The study reveals how an aging immune system spurs tumor growth, offering new insights into cancer prevention and treatment, especially for older adults.

6 Sep 2024

Young mental health patients at risk from drug interactions

A new study reveals that young patients treated with psychiatric medications receive potentially dangerous combinations with concerning frequency.

6 Sep 2024

Hypertonic saline speeds recovery from colds

Using hypertonic saline nasal drops can reduce the length of the common cold in children by two days, according to a study that will be presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Vienna, Austria. They can also reduce the onward transmission of colds to family members.

6 Sep 2024

Study links monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis to elevated melanoma risk

About 8 to 10 million Americans over age 40 have an overabundance of cloned white blood cells, or lymphocytes, that hamper their immune systems.

5 Sep 2024

Researchers make breakthrough in predicting the prognosis of triple-negative breast cancer

Scientists at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U), the National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center for the Mountain West, have made a significant breakthrough in predicting the prognosis of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), a particularly aggressive disease.

5 Sep 2024

New immune cell 'atlas' may aid in the diagnosis and treatment of children with life-threatening diseases

Researchers at The University of Queensland are developing a comprehensive pediatric immune cell 'atlas' to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of children with life-threatening diseases such as cancer, diabetes and lupus.

5 Sep 2024

RSV vaccine reduces illness and hospitalizations in adults over 60

Vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus for adults over 60 is likely cost-effective by preventing illness, hospitalizations, lost quality of life and deaths, according to new research.

5 Sep 2024

Auburn University researchers develop AI-driven method to target cancer proteins

Researchers at Auburn University, in collaboration with scientists from the University of Basel and ETH Zurich, have made a groundbreaking advance in the fight against cancer.

5 Sep 2024

Mindfulness meditation reduces pain through distinct brain mechanisms

Pain is a complex, multifaceted experience shaped by various factors beyond physical sensation, such as a person's mindset and their expectations of pain.

5 Sep 2024

AI reveals new drug targets for cancers with limited treatment options

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have used artificial intelligence to identify drug targets based on mapping regulatory networks in patient tumors.

5 Sep 2024

Researchers seek to revolutionize neurological disease treatment through intelligent biocomputing

With newly awarded funding from the National Science Foundation, researchers at the University of California, Irvine and the Keck School of Medicine of USC will seek to revolutionize the treatment of neurological diseases through intelligent biocomputing.

5 Sep 2024

Study explores link between food insecurity, gestational diabetes risk among American Indian and Alaska Native females

Food insecurity, defined as the lack of consistent access to sufficient food for an active, healthy life, has been exacerbated in Tribal communities by systemic anti-indigenous racism, including policies that disrupt traditional food practices and access.

5 Sep 2024

Low-carb diets exceed nutrient needs and promote heart health by improving key dietary ratios

Study reveals that well-designed low-carbohydrate diets can meet or exceed essential nutrient requirements while promoting favorable fatty acid and sodium-to-potassium ratios, which may reduce chronic disease risks.

5 Sep 2024

Study points to fentanyl as key factor in Oregon overdose spike

When overdose rates spiked in Oregon in 2021 after the state decriminalized low-level drug possession, blame quickly turned to the new state law.

5 Sep 2024

UCD scholars receive €1.5million ERC Grants for cutting-edge research projects

Two University College Dublin (UCD) researchers are among 494 young scholars to receive European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grants today.

5 Sep 2024

Study reveals geographic variations in cardiovascular risk for Chinese American immigrants

A new UCLA-led study found that cardiovascular disease risk among Chinese American immigrants increases with length of residence and varies by location in the U.S. The study, which leveraged data from the MESA (Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis) cohort, sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), observed the heart health of 746 Chinese Americans in both Los Angeles and Chicago over a period of roughly 18 years.

5 Sep 2024

Study reveals key cell structure for heat perception in humans

A study by the Medical University of Vienna has made important progress in understanding heat perception in humans.

5 Sep 2024

Medical Research News

New RNA therapy offers hope for mental health

New evidence supports continuous infusion for GI cancers

Scientists reveal how DNA methylation drives astrocytes to become stem cells, unlocking new potential for brain repair

Aging immune system fuels cancer growth

Young mental health patients at risk from drug interactions

Hypertonic saline speeds recovery from colds

Study links monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis to elevated melanoma risk

Researchers make breakthrough in predicting the prognosis of triple-negative breast cancer

New immune cell 'atlas' may aid in the diagnosis and treatment of children with life-threatening diseases

RSV vaccine reduces illness and hospitalizations in adults over 60

Auburn University researchers develop AI-driven method to target cancer proteins

Mindfulness meditation reduces pain through distinct brain mechanisms

AI reveals new drug targets for cancers with limited treatment options

Researchers seek to revolutionize neurological disease treatment through intelligent biocomputing

Study explores link between food insecurity, gestational diabetes risk among American Indian and Alaska Native females

Low-carb diets exceed nutrient needs and promote heart health by improving key dietary ratios

Study points to fentanyl as key factor in Oregon overdose spike

UCD scholars receive €1.5million ERC Grants for cutting-edge research projects

Study reveals geographic variations in cardiovascular risk for Chinese American immigrants

Study reveals key cell structure for heat perception in humans

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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