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Transposable elements found to be dysregulated in Alzheimer's brains, revealing potential targets for therapy

Study reveals widespread dysregulation of transposable elements (TEs) in aging human brains with Alzheimer's disease, using advanced techniques like CRISPR interference to identify TE-related risk genes.

9 Oct 2024

Groundbreaking study challenges treatment protocols for glioblastoma in older adults

A groundbreaking study led by Dr Monika E. Hegi, MD, PhD and European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) headquarters team (Felix Oppong Msc, Dr Thierry Gorlia, PhD) reveals that older adults glioblastoma patients with truly unmethylated MGMT promoter do not benefit from temozolomide (TMZ) treatment, challenging current treatment protocols and paving the way for more personalised therapies.

9 Oct 2024

COVID-19 survivors at greater risk for heart attack, stroke and death

A history of COVID-19 can double the risk of heart attack, stroke or death according to new research led by Cleveland Clinic and the University of Southern California.

9 Oct 2024

Ultra-processed foods dominate children's diets from toddlerhood to middle childhood

Children's consumption of ultra-processed foods rises from toddlerhood to middle childhood, increasing intake of free sugars and sodium while reducing fiber intake. Early dietary patterns significantly influence long-term health outcomes.

9 Oct 2024

Gene therapy offers hope for children with cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy

Cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD) is a rare progressive, genetic brain disease that primarily presents in young boys, causing loss of neurological function and ultimately leading to early death.

9 Oct 2024

Impaired creatine metabolism identified in people with type 2 diabetes

A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in Science Translational Medicine, shows that people with type 2 diabetes have lower levels of the protein that breaks down and converts creatine in the muscles.

9 Oct 2024

Smoking cessation programs could help combat opioid epidemic

Smoking is recognized as a leading cause of preventable disability and death. New research shows that as smokers increase their daily number of cigarettes, they report higher rates of chronic pain, more prescription opioid use, severe work limitations due to pain, and poor mental health.

9 Oct 2024

Research shows link between multiple sclerosis to increased risk of certain cancers

A new study has found some cancers to be slightly more frequent in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) than in people without MS.

9 Oct 2024

Coffee consumption during pregnancy not linked to children's neurodevelopmental difficulties

A University of Queensland-led study has failed to find any strong links between drinking coffee during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental difficulties in children, but researchers are advising expectant mothers to continue following medical guidelines on caffeine consumption.

9 Oct 2024

New research offers hope for treating metabolic dysfunction-associated liver disease

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) — previously known as "non-alcoholic fatty liver disease" — affects about 25% of the global population.

9 Oct 2024

Study reveals why paternal mitochondria must be removed during early development

It's one of the basic tenets of biology: We get our DNA from our mom and our dad.

9 Oct 2024

Combination of 14 'skinny genes' could be the key to weight loss

The secret to losing weight could all be down to a combination of 14 'skinny genes', a new study has found.

9 Oct 2024

New study links persistent SARS-CoV-2 proteins to long COVID symptoms

Brigham researchers found people with wide-ranging long COVID symptoms were twice as likely to have SARS-CoV-2 proteins in their blood, compared to those without long COVID symptoms.

9 Oct 2024

Major studies reveal improved treatment for children with Group 3 medulloblastoma

Vital research findings pointing to improved treatment for children with Group 3 medulloblastoma brain tumors have been revealed in two major studies published in the journal Neuro-Oncology.

9 Oct 2024

COVID-19 found to increase heart attack and stroke risks

An analysis of data in the UK Biobank has found that COVID-19 infection may increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and death from any cause for up to three years for people with and without cardiovascular disease, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's peer-reviewed journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology (ATVB).

9 Oct 2024

The new science behind the health benefits of caffeine

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Transposable elements found to be dysregulated in Alzheimer's brains, revealing potential targets for therapy

Groundbreaking study challenges treatment protocols for glioblastoma in older adults

COVID-19 survivors at greater risk for heart attack, stroke and death

Ultra-processed foods dominate children's diets from toddlerhood to middle childhood

Gene therapy offers hope for children with cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy

Impaired creatine metabolism identified in people with type 2 diabetes

Smoking cessation programs could help combat opioid epidemic

Research shows link between multiple sclerosis to increased risk of certain cancers

Coffee consumption during pregnancy not linked to children's neurodevelopmental difficulties

New research offers hope for treating metabolic dysfunction-associated liver disease

Study reveals why paternal mitochondria must be removed during early development

Combination of 14 'skinny genes' could be the key to weight loss

New study links persistent SARS-CoV-2 proteins to long COVID symptoms

Major studies reveal improved treatment for children with Group 3 medulloblastoma

COVID-19 found to increase heart attack and stroke risks

The new science behind the health benefits of caffeine

Tiny molecule offers hope in reducing opioid side effects

Study: People with a sweet tooth at higher risk of developing depression, diabetes, and stroke

Weight-loss surgery may reduce pancreatic cancer risk in people with obesity

Spatiotemporal trends in maternal deaths and mortality surveillance

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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