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Antioxidant-rich diets linked to better life quality in young women with acne

A study published in the Nutrients journal finds that a high dietary antioxidant quality index (DAQI) can significantly enhance the quality of life for young women with acne vulgaris by reducing acne severity and associated depression risks.

28 Apr 2024

New study reveals potential cellular mechanism behind cognitive decline in Alzheimer's

Researchers have developed a robust method for identifying rare brain neurons that re-enter the cell cycle, offering insights into their role in cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.

28 Apr 2024

Human mini-lungs mimic animal response to nanomaterials

Human mini-lungs grown by University of Manchester scientists can mimic the response of animals when exposed to certain nanomaterials.

27 Apr 2024

Ketone supplement boosts efficacy of prostate cancer immunotherapy

Adding a pre-ketone supplement -; a component of a high-fat, low-carb ketogenic diet -; to a type of cancer therapy in a laboratory setting was highly effective for treating prostate cancer, researchers from the University of Notre Dame found.

26 Apr 2024

Blood test predicts knee osteoarthritis eight years before tell-tale signs of the disease

A blood test successfully predicted knee osteoarthritis at least eight years before tell-tale signs of the disease appeared on x-rays, Duke Health researchers report.

26 Apr 2024

Ohio State study reveals bacterial defense mechanism against phages

One of the many secrets to bacteria's success is their ability to defend themselves from viruses, called phages, that infect bacteria and use their cellular machinery to make copies of themselves.

26 Apr 2024

Japanese researchers test cardiac spheroids for heart regeneration in monkeys

Regenerative heart therapies involve transplanting cardiac muscle cells into damaged areas of the heart to recover lost function.

26 Apr 2024

Soft robotic nerve cuffs could revolutionize treatment of neurological conditions

Researchers have developed tiny, flexible devices that can wrap around individual nerve fibres without damaging them.

26 Apr 2024

Study suggests a common brain network exists between heart rate deceleration and depression

A new study by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, suggests a common brain network exists between heart rate deceleration and depression.

26 Apr 2024

Synchronized vasomotion enhances brain function in mice

Compared with computers, the brain can perform computations with a very low net energy supply. Yet our understanding surrounding how the biological brain manages energy is still incomplete.

26 Apr 2024

Revvity unveils a new era of automated tuberculosis testing

Revvity, Inc. (NYSE: RVTY) today announced the launch of the Auto-Pure 2400 liquid handler from Allsheng for use with the T-SPOT.TB test. The Auto-Pure 2400 platform is easy to use and designed to provide efficient workflows in the lab. When the accuracy of the T-SPOT.TB test is combined with the efficiency of the Auto-Pure 2400 system, labs, clinicians and ultimately patients, benefit from the resultant powerful solution.

From Revvity 26 Apr 2024

Immune cells play a bigger role in high blood pressure than previously thought, opening doors for new treatments

A review in Nature Reviews Nephrology presents the association between immune cells and the development of hypertension, suggesting potential new therapeutic targets to mitigate the disease by managing inflammation.

26 Apr 2024

Cinnamon, curcumin, and resveratrol show promise in diabetes inflammation fight

Researchers reviewed the impact of cinnamon, curcumin, and resveratrol on oxidative stress and inflammation in type 2 diabetes patients, highlighting their potential to improve metabolic regulation and reduce complications.

26 Apr 2024

AI in healthcare shows promise in trials but needs real-world testing to ensure effectiveness

A comprehensive study published in The Lancet Digital Health analyzed the efficacy and challenges of AI in clinical settings, revealing a critical need for real-world testing and diverse research methodologies to ensure AI's reliable integration into healthcare.

25 Apr 2024

Food additive emulsifiers linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

Study found a link between consuming certain food emulsifiers and a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. Emulsifiers are common in processed foods and may disrupt gut health, potentially leading to diabetes.

25 Apr 2024

Study suggests lingering coronavirus in tissues may contribute to long COVID symptoms

Study investigated whether SARS-CoV-2 lingers in tissues after COVID-19 recovery and if it's linked to long COVID symptoms. They found viral RNA in various organs, and its presence correlated with long COVID symptoms.

25 Apr 2024

Revolutionary AI device utilizes few-molecule reservoir computing for blood glucose prediction

A collaborative research team from NIMS and Tokyo University of Science has successfully developed a cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) device that executes brain-like information processing through few-molecule reservoir computing.

25 Apr 2024

Scientists identify signaling pathway in liver cells linked to fibrosis

A healthy liver filters all the blood in your body, breaks down toxins and digests fats. It produces collagen to repair damaged cells when the liver is injured.

25 Apr 2024

Study reveals surprising role of maternal cytokines in offspring psychiatric risk

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have discovered in a preclinical model that cytokines, proteins that control immune response, circulating in maternal blood during pregnancy may mitigate an offspring's risk for psychiatric conditions.

25 Apr 2024

New research lays foundation for targeted therapies to inhibit NF-κB activation

A new paper by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute scientists lays the foundation for targeted therapies to inhibit activation of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB), a transcription factor that plays a role in various autoimmune and inflammatory diseases and cancers.

25 Apr 2024

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Antioxidant-rich diets linked to better life quality in young women with acne

New study reveals potential cellular mechanism behind cognitive decline in Alzheimer's

Human mini-lungs mimic animal response to nanomaterials

Ketone supplement boosts efficacy of prostate cancer immunotherapy

Blood test predicts knee osteoarthritis eight years before tell-tale signs of the disease

Ohio State study reveals bacterial defense mechanism against phages

Japanese researchers test cardiac spheroids for heart regeneration in monkeys

Soft robotic nerve cuffs could revolutionize treatment of neurological conditions

Study suggests a common brain network exists between heart rate deceleration and depression

Synchronized vasomotion enhances brain function in mice

Revvity unveils a new era of automated tuberculosis testing

Immune cells play a bigger role in high blood pressure than previously thought, opening doors for new treatments

Cinnamon, curcumin, and resveratrol show promise in diabetes inflammation fight

AI in healthcare shows promise in trials but needs real-world testing to ensure effectiveness

Food additive emulsifiers linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

Study suggests lingering coronavirus in tissues may contribute to long COVID symptoms

Revolutionary AI device utilizes few-molecule reservoir computing for blood glucose prediction

Scientists identify signaling pathway in liver cells linked to fibrosis

Study reveals surprising role of maternal cytokines in offspring psychiatric risk

New research lays foundation for targeted therapies to inhibit NF-κB activation

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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