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Novel mRNA-based therapy offers hope for patients with proliferative vitreoretinopathy

A new preclinical study by Mass Eye and Ear investigators showed that a novel mRNA-based therapy may be able to prevent blindness and scarring from proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) following a retinal detachment repair or traumatic injury to the eye.

27 Nov 2024

HPV vaccine linked to significant decline in cervical cancer mortality

Cervical cancer deaths have plunged dramatically among women under age 25, and researchers at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center believe this is likely due to HPV vaccination.

27 Nov 2024

Study reveals protein mobility defect as a key factor in chronic diseases

Chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and inflammatory disorders have a huge impact on humanity. They are a leading cause of disease burden and deaths around the globe, are physically and economically taxing, and the number of people with such diseases is growing.

27 Nov 2024

TRiC mutations found to cause developmental brain malformations in children

In 1992, Judith Frydman, PhD, discovered a molecular complex with an essential purpose in all of our cells: folding proteins correctly.

27 Nov 2024

Fungus found in the mouse stomach may hold a key to fungal evolution in the gut

A fungus discovered in the mouse stomach may hold a key to fungal evolution within the gastrointestinal tract, according to new research led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

27 Nov 2024

Research shows "Alzheimer's in a dish" model can accelerate drug discovery

A decade ago, researchers introduced a new model for studying Alzheimer's disease. Known as "Alzheimer's in a dish," the model uses cultures of mature brain cells suspended in a gel to recapitulate what takes place in the human brain over 10 to 13 years in just six weeks.

27 Nov 2024

Younger age at type 2 diabetes diagnosis increases mortality risk

Research found that younger age at type 2 diabetes diagnosis is associated with higher risks of cardiovascular and all-cause mortality, emphasizing the need for early prevention and personalized management strategies.

27 Nov 2024

Culturally appropriate interventions strengthen healthcare responses to domestic violence

Culturally appropriate women-centred interventions can help healthcare systems respond to domestic violence, research has found.

27 Nov 2024

Can fasting improve diabetes outcomes? Ramadan offers insights

A study during Ramadan shows intermittent fasting improves liver health, gut microbiota richness, and metabolic markers in T2DM patients. However, benefits fade quickly after fasting ends, highlighting the need for sustained interventions.

27 Nov 2024

Philadelphia beverage tax: Did it curb childhood obesity?

The 2017 Philadelphia beverage tax aimed to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and improve pediatric health. While it significantly reduced sugary drink purchases, its impact on overall pediatric weight was limited, with minor changes observed in specific subgroups.

27 Nov 2024

Telemedicine and peer support show promise in treating hepatitis C in rural areas

New research reveals a dramatic improvement in diagnosing and curing people living with hepatitis C in rural communities using both telemedicine and support from peers with lived experience in drug use.

27 Nov 2024

Study unveils key mechanism in Alzheimer's disease

A new study from the University of Liverpool represents a significant step forward in scientists' understanding of Alzheimer's disease.

27 Nov 2024

Research challenges old ideas on the evolution of brain size

Modern humans, Neanderthals, and other recent relatives on our human family tree evolved bigger brains much more rapidly than earlier species, a new study of human brain evolution has found.

27 Nov 2024

Exposure to air pollutants raises risk of persistent long-COVID symptoms

Exposure to air pollutants (PM2.5 and PM10) is associated with an increased risk of persistent long-COVID symptoms, partly due to its impact on the severity of the acute infection.

27 Nov 2024

Steep decline in cervical cancer deaths among young women in US

Research shows a dramatic 62% decrease in cervical cancer mortality in U.S. women under 25, attributed to HPV vaccination and enhanced screening efforts.

27 Nov 2024

Study reveals key protein substitutions affect SARS-CoV-2 susceptibility in mammals

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Zoonotic transmission of severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been found to result in infections in more than 30 mammalian species.

27 Nov 2024

Study: One in five young Spaniards spends over two hours daily on TikTok

One in five young Spaniards spends more than two hours a day on TikTok and exceeds the recommended limits for the use of social media, which may lead to an increase in their likelihood of experiencing mental health problems.

27 Nov 2024

New gold-based drug proves to be more potent than standard chemotherapy

A new gold-based drug can slow tumour growth in animals by 82% and target cancers more selectively than standard chemotherapy drugs, according to a study by Australian and Indian researchers.

27 Nov 2024

Study finds unexpected patterns in insulin needs for type 1 diabetes

Factors beyond carbohydrates have a substantial influence on blood glucose levels meaning current automated insulin delivery systems miss vital information required for glucose regulation, a new study has found.

27 Nov 2024