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Study reveals role of kidneys in high altitude acclimatization

A study from a Mount Royal University physiologist and his team demonstrates the key role of the kidneys in acclimatization to high altitude, and illustrates another way that Sherpas are better adapted to high altitude ascent.

30 Dec 2024

Structural brain differences in adolescents may play a role in early initiation of substance use

A study of nearly 10,000 adolescents funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has identified distinct differences in the brain structures of those who used substances before age 15 compared to those who did not.

30 Dec 2024

Rethinking the role of microbiome in age-related bone loss

Osteoporosis is a major health concern worldwide, particularly in aging populations. Despite pharmacological advancements, challenges like side effects, costs, and limited accessibility reduce adherence to treatments.

30 Dec 2024

Advancing Raman microscopy for high-resolution imaging of biological samples

Understanding the behavior of the molecules and cells that make up our bodies is critical for the advancement of medicine.

30 Dec 2024

The science behind phytosome formation and its therapeutic potential

Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Phytosomes, a novel drug delivery system, have recently attracted substantial attention, because of their exceptional ability to increase the therapeutic efficacy and bioavailability of phytoconstituents.

30 Dec 2024

Investigating fatty acid metabolism in hepatocellular carcinoma patients

Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Fatty acid (FA) reprogramming has a significant role in liver cancer. However, the contribution of FA metabolism reprogramming to the heterogeneity of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has not been established.

30 Dec 2024

Mapping cerebellar nuclei outputs in an autism mouse model

The cerebellum plays a critical role in both motor and non-motor functions, and its dysfunction is linked to various mental disorders, including autism.

27 Dec 2024

Ozone therapy shows promise in treating sepsis-induced lung injury

Sepsis, a severe and often fatal complication of infection, is a leading cause of both ALI and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

27 Dec 2024

Setd2 catalytic activity is crucial for embryonic development in mice

A recent study delves into the pivotal role of Setd2, a histone methyltransferase enzyme, in embryonic development within mice.

27 Dec 2024

Lifelong singles face greater life satisfaction challenges

Although being married or in a long-term relationship is often seen as the norm, more people are staying single for life.

26 Dec 2024

Advancements in DNA storage through epi-bit technology

In the era of big data, global mass data flow has presented data storage systems with a looming challenge. As DNA has incredibly high storage density – a single gram of DNA can store 215,000 terabytes, the same size as 10 million hours of high-definition video (Imburgia & Nivala, 2024)– and long-term stability, it is an attractive medium for data storage.

26 Dec 2024

Complex interactions between nucleic acid sensors and enzymes in immune cells explained

Adenosine deaminase 2 (ADA2) has been identified as a regulator of toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9) activation in response to nucleic acids, according to a recent study.

26 Dec 2024

European Society of Endocrinology announces first-ever World Hormone Day in 2025

After three successful years of raising awareness of the importance of good hormone health through European Hormone Day, the European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) and the European Hormone and Metabolism Foundation (ESE Foundation), have announced the first-ever World Hormone Day to take place on 24 April 2025.

24 Dec 2024

Innovative technique converts fibroblasts into functional cardiomyocytes

Cardiovascular disease continues to lead as the primary cause of death across the globe, taking millions of lives every year.

24 Dec 2024

Dual-functional Qx-D scaffolds hold immense promise for treating infected bone defects

In the realm of orthopedic medicine, the challenge of managing infected bone defects (IBDs) has persisted as a significant hurdle.

24 Dec 2024

Innovative scanning technique enables better lung function monitoring

A new method of scanning lungs is able to show the effects of treatment on lung function in real time and enable experts to see the functioning of transplanted lungs.

24 Dec 2024

Professor Inga Neumann advances understanding of oxytocin and social fear

In a comprehensive Genomic Press Interview, Professor Inga Neumann, Chair of the Department of Behavioural and Molecular Neurobiology at the University of Regensburg, reveals groundbreaking insights into how oxytocin shapes social behavior and emotional responses in the brain.

24 Dec 2024

New research supports more liberal blood transfusion approach for heart attack patients

Giving more blood to anemic patients after a heart attack may save lives, according to a Rutgers Health–led study.

23 Dec 2024

SPLICER shows promise in Alzheimer's and other diseases

A new gene editing tool that helps cellular machinery skip parts of genes responsible for diseases has been applied to reduce the formation of amyloid-beta plaque precursors in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign report.

23 Dec 2024

Anti-TNF drugs proven to prevent perianal fistulas in Crohn's Disease

Early treatment of pediatric Crohn's disease with anti-tumor necrosis factor medications can substantially reduce the risk of perianal fistulas, a particularly debilitating complication of Crohn's disease.

23 Dec 2024