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Antimicrobial peptide mixtures: A viable approach to long-lasting antibiotic treatments

A common infection-causing bacteria was much less likely to evolve antibiotic resistance when treated with a mixture of antimicrobial peptides rather than a single peptide, making these mixtures a viable strategy for developing new antibiotic treatments.

2 Jul 2024

GCARDTI: Advancing drug-target interaction prediction with hybrid graph learning

The identification of drug-target Interactions (DTIs) represents a pivotal link in the process of drug development and design.

2 Jul 2024

FDA commercial pasteurization process kills H5N1 bird flu virus in milk

A study by FDA and USDA confirms that commercial milk pasteurization effectively inactivates the Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza virus in cattle milk. This ensures the safety of the U.S. milk supply against this virus.

2 Jul 2024

Welch Foundation funds UTA’s research into creating new materials for effective drug delivery

With a $300,000 grant, the Welch Foundation is supporting University of Texas at Arlington research into creating new materials to safely and effectively deliver medications to treat diseases such as cancer.

2 Jul 2024

Study reveals refined carbs heighten inflammation and cardiovascular risk

A study in Nutrients journal finds that both the quantity and quality of carbohydrates impact inflammation and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Higher refined carbohydrate intake is linked to greater inflammation and CVD, emphasizing the need for personalized dietary recommendations.

2 Jul 2024

Commercial tattoo and permanent makeup inks can harbor anaerobic bacteria

Researchers have detected anaerobic and aerobic bacteria in commercial tattoo and permanent makeup inks.

2 Jul 2024

Using dark-field X-ray imaging to diagnose kidney stones

The best way to treat kidney stones depends on how what they are composed of and how they are shaped.

2 Jul 2024

From Africa to Eurasia: Genetic insights into human migration and cold adaptation

"Who are we and where do we come from?" This quintessential question has intrigued humanity for millennia.

2 Jul 2024

Music-induced heart-rate synchronization depends on reliable physiological responses of the listener

In a concert, members of the audience can respond emotionally to music, owing to their biological synchronization to the audio input. However, the mechanism underlying this biological response is unclear.

2 Jul 2024

New host factors identified as important for SARS-CoV-2 infection

A research team led by Prof. Guo Yusong, Associate Professor of the Division of Life Science at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), recently made a novel discovery related to the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19.

2 Jul 2024

Touch sensitivity deteriorates with age only in regions of the body with hairless skin

Like most primates, humans are remarkably touchy-feely. Starved of touch, we release more of the stress hormone cortisol, which causes the immune system to be down-regulated and the heart rate and blood pressure to go up.

2 Jul 2024

NIH scientists uncover brain circuitry behind face detection in primates

Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have uncovered a brain circuit in primates that rapidly detects faces.

2 Jul 2024

Research paves the way for tailored diets based on individual responses to macronutrients

When it comes to managing blood sugar levels, most people think about counting carbs. But new research from the University of British Columbia shows that, for some, it may be just as important to consider the proteins and fats in their diet.

2 Jul 2024

Visible light technique simplifies synthesis of key pharmaceutical building blocks

University of Michigan chemists have discovered a way to use visible light to synthesize a class of compounds particularly well suited for use in pharmaceuticals.

2 Jul 2024

Senolytic drugs are not a "one-size-fits-all" remedy and may benefit some older women

Drugs that selectively kill senescent cells may benefit otherwise healthy older women but are not a "one-size-fits-all" remedy, Mayo Clinic researchers have found.

2 Jul 2024

Study shows reduced coronary artery calcification with closer access to green and blue spaces

The effects of socioeconomic position and race on the link between closeness to urban green and blue areas and cardiovascular health.

2 Jul 2024

Fruit flavored vapes and a nighttime dry cough - what's the connection?

Researchers examined the longitudinal association between exposure to electronic cigarette flavors and nocturnal dry cough.

2 Jul 2024

Low cognitive function in teens correlates with higher early stroke risk

The relationship between teenage cognitive performance and stroke in adulthood.

2 Jul 2024

Bird flu virus detected in Alaskan polar bear

Researchers reported a natural infection of a highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus in a free-ranging juvenile polar bear in Alaska, highlighting the importance of wildlife health surveillance in detecting emerging pathogens.

2 Jul 2024

What drives Gen Z to embrace plant-based diets?

A study on Gen Z university students in Greece, India, and the UK reveals that attitudes, knowledge of healthy eating, meal preparation involvement, and perceived barriers significantly influence their willingness to adopt plant-based diets, highlighting opportunities and challenges in promoting sustainable food choices.

2 Jul 2024

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Antimicrobial peptide mixtures: A viable approach to long-lasting antibiotic treatments

GCARDTI: Advancing drug-target interaction prediction with hybrid graph learning

FDA commercial pasteurization process kills H5N1 bird flu virus in milk

Welch Foundation funds UTA’s research into creating new materials for effective drug delivery

Study reveals refined carbs heighten inflammation and cardiovascular risk

Commercial tattoo and permanent makeup inks can harbor anaerobic bacteria

Using dark-field X-ray imaging to diagnose kidney stones

From Africa to Eurasia: Genetic insights into human migration and cold adaptation

Music-induced heart-rate synchronization depends on reliable physiological responses of the listener

New host factors identified as important for SARS-CoV-2 infection

Touch sensitivity deteriorates with age only in regions of the body with hairless skin

NIH scientists uncover brain circuitry behind face detection in primates

Research paves the way for tailored diets based on individual responses to macronutrients

Visible light technique simplifies synthesis of key pharmaceutical building blocks

Senolytic drugs are not a "one-size-fits-all" remedy and may benefit some older women

Study shows reduced coronary artery calcification with closer access to green and blue spaces

Fruit flavored vapes and a nighttime dry cough - what's the connection?

Low cognitive function in teens correlates with higher early stroke risk

Bird flu virus detected in Alaskan polar bear

What drives Gen Z to embrace plant-based diets?

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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