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Quantum simulation drives breakthrough in drug development

Led by University of Melbourne theoretician and HPC expert Associate Professor Giuseppe Barca, a research team has achieved the first quantum simulation of biological systems at a scale necessary to accurately model drug performance.

31 Jul 2024

Specialized medication management improves care for elderly patients

Ensuring older hospital patients receive specialized medication management could reduce their stay in hospital and potentially lower their risk of death, according to new research conducted by Flinders University in collaboration with Flinders Medical Centre.

31 Jul 2024

Long-term mental health impacts of COVID-19 unequal in LA county

New evidence has emerged about the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in Los Angeles County, as shown by a recent study in the journal PLOS ONE. Scientists at USC and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) found that existing disparities in mental health between white and non-white residents worsened.

31 Jul 2024

Can diet alter your biological age?

Research shows that healthy diets lower epigenetic age while added sugar accelerates aging in midlife Black and White women.

31 Jul 2024

Innovative tissue slicing method for improved clinical outcomes

In a pioneering development for the biomedical field, a research team led by Yuanjin Zhao from Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, China, has published a research article in Engineering. The article, titled "Controllable Histotomy Based on Hierarchical Magnetic Microneedle Array Robots," introduces a novel technique for tissue slicing and cultivation that could revolutionize the way primary tissues are handled in clinical settings.

30 Jul 2024

Healthy lifestyle habits dramatically cut long-term COVID-19 risks

Research shows that maintaining a healthy lifestyle significantly reduces the risk of severe long-term complications, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19.

30 Jul 2024

Losing loved ones accelerates biological aging and impacts long-term health

Familial loss is linked to accelerated biological aging, especially when losses occur in adulthood, highlighting the long-term health impacts of bereavement.

30 Jul 2024

Wildlife species show high SARS-CoV-2 exposure linked to human activity

Researchers found SARS-CoV-2 RNA in six wildlife species and higher seroprevalence in high human activity areas. Seven new human-to-animal transmission events of the Omicron variant were identified.

30 Jul 2024

Penn researchers find a way to tease apart genetic and environmental effects of disease risk

Every disease is shaped by a genetic component as well as environmental factors like air pollution, climate and socioeconomic status.

30 Jul 2024

Study links tissue-resident memory T cells to improved lung cancer outcomes

An extensive analytical study performed at the Terasaki Institute and published in Frontiers in Immunology highlights the crucial role of tissue-resident memory T cells and how they influence the immune environment of patients with non-small cell lung cancer and their overall prognosis.

30 Jul 2024

Genetic loss of miR-205 boosts mammary gland development in mice, reveals new insights into breast cancer suppression

Genetic loss of miR-205 in mice enhances mammary gland development and branching, challenging previous lethality findings and highlighting its onco-suppressive functions.

30 Jul 2024

Researchers identify key genetic variants linked to ALS recovery

Though exceedingly rare, some people diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) partially or fully recover from the lethal neurodegenerative disease.

30 Jul 2024

Targeting oncogenic transcription factors to develop potential new cancer treatments

A new study from the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center furthers research that suggests the potential of developing new cancer treatments to target oncogenic transcription factors by indirectly affecting their ability to access enhancer DNA in chromatin.

30 Jul 2024

Head-to-head comparison of commercial Alzheimer's blood tests reveals most accurate options

Neurologists diagnose cognitive impairment with a clinical exam of memory and thinking skills.

30 Jul 2024

Review highlights the interplay of TGF-β and HIPPO pathways in liver regeneration and disease

The liver's ability to communicate with other organs is crucial for maintaining homeostasis, particularly through signaling pathways.

30 Jul 2024

Hydrogen-rich gas inhalation reduces exercise-induced fatigue and enhances performance

A new study published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine, Inhalation of hydrogen-rich gas before acute exercise alleviates exercise fatigue, has found a possible novel intervention for exercise-induced fatigue.

30 Jul 2024

Public skepticism of AI-generated medical advice

A Nature Medicine study examined public perceptions of AI-based digital medical advice, revealing that advice from human physicians is seen as more empathic and reliable than AI-generated advice. The study highlights the need to address public concerns about AI in healthcare.

30 Jul 2024

Spatial patterns of cortical microstructural change can be early indicators of Alzheimer's disease risk

Findings from a novel study in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging, published by Elsevier, suggest that using a specialized diffusion weighted MRI scan to monitor the spatial pattern of individual cortical microstructural change in the brain may be a promising approach to characterize individuals who may be vulnerable to developing Alzheimer's disease (AD) prior to significant cognitive decline and irreversible neuronal damage.

30 Jul 2024

Study finds plasma biomarkers can predict dementia risk

A study in JAMA explores the potential of plasma biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease and cardiometabolic risk factors to predict other types of dementia, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and combining biomarkers with demographic data for improved accuracy.

30 Jul 2024

MS Australia unveils new grants to revolutionize multiple sclerosis diagnosis and care

MS Australia has announced new research funding to address disease progression, social needs, and biological signs of MS through three innovative incubator grants. These grants aim to improve diagnosis and treatment, emphasizing fresh ideas to meet unmet needs in MS care.

30 Jul 2024

Medical Research News

Quantum simulation drives breakthrough in drug development

Specialized medication management improves care for elderly patients

Long-term mental health impacts of COVID-19 unequal in LA county

Can diet alter your biological age?

Innovative tissue slicing method for improved clinical outcomes

Healthy lifestyle habits dramatically cut long-term COVID-19 risks

Losing loved ones accelerates biological aging and impacts long-term health

Wildlife species show high SARS-CoV-2 exposure linked to human activity

Penn researchers find a way to tease apart genetic and environmental effects of disease risk

Study links tissue-resident memory T cells to improved lung cancer outcomes

Genetic loss of miR-205 boosts mammary gland development in mice, reveals new insights into breast cancer suppression

Researchers identify key genetic variants linked to ALS recovery

Targeting oncogenic transcription factors to develop potential new cancer treatments

Head-to-head comparison of commercial Alzheimer's blood tests reveals most accurate options

Review highlights the interplay of TGF-β and HIPPO pathways in liver regeneration and disease

Hydrogen-rich gas inhalation reduces exercise-induced fatigue and enhances performance

Public skepticism of AI-generated medical advice

Spatial patterns of cortical microstructural change can be early indicators of Alzheimer's disease risk

Study finds plasma biomarkers can predict dementia risk

MS Australia unveils new grants to revolutionize multiple sclerosis diagnosis and care

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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