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Alzheimer's disease linked to disrupted brain oxygenation and neuronal function

Research led by Lancaster University has revealed clear evidence that changes in the orchestration of brain oxygenation dynamics and neuronal function in Alzheimer's disease contribute to the neurodegeneration.

3 Feb 2025

Researchers develop model to identify tumor-fighting immune cells in lung cancer patients

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy have developed a computer model to help scientists identify tumor-fighting immune cells in patients with lung cancer treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors.

3 Feb 2025

Study reveals mechanism behind CAR molecule transfer in cancer therapy

Engineered immune cells called CAR-T cells are used in the treatment of cancer. Researchers from Uppsala University have now discovered that CAR molecules can be transferred from the CAR-T cells to other T cells in the tumour microenvironment.

3 Feb 2025

Biomarker test can improve neonatal outcomes for preterm births

Preterm birth - defined as delivery before the 37th week of pregnancy - is one of the leading causes of infant deaths in the United States. Babies born prematurely are also at an increased risk of having serious health problems.

3 Feb 2025

Researchers discover key to boosting thymus regeneration after damage

A team of international researchers led by scientists at City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, with its National Medical Center in Los Angeles ranked among the nation's top 5 cancer centers by U.S. News & World Report, have demonstrated a way to boost thymic function after damage in preclinical studies.

3 Feb 2025

Green tea derived silver nanoparticles show promise against melanoma

Melanoma is a fast-progressing skin cancer characterized by a high mortality rate after metastasis. Local chemotherapy could be considered a therapeutic approach only in stage 0 of progression (in situ melanoma) and in the postoperative phase after surgical removal of suspected skin lesions.

3 Feb 2025

The hidden role of auricular muscles in listening effort

If you can wiggle your ears, you can use muscles that helped our distant ancestors listen closely. These auricular muscles helped change the shape of the pinna, or the shell of the ear, funneling sound to the eardrums.

3 Feb 2025

Improving insulin sensitivity with regular mango consumption

The regular consumption of mangoes may improve inflammation, insulin sensitivity, and glucose control.

3 Feb 2025

How exercise affects appetite in obese men

Researchers examine how appetite-associated factors impact appetite perception in obese males.

3 Feb 2025

How philosophical thinking shapes healthy habits in preschoolers

Researchers explore the role of philosophical thinking in assisting preschoolers to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors.

3 Feb 2025

Study explores the effects of cold-water immersion on health and wellbeing

From early ocean dips to ice-cold polar plunges, cold-water immersion is increasingly popular among athletes and wellness warriors. But how much of the hype is backed by science?

3 Feb 2025

Pasteurization destroys influenza viruses in milk, reinforcing dairy safety

Pasteurization at 63°C and 72°C effectively inactivates influenza A viruses in milk, ensuring its safety for human consumption while viral RNA may still be detected.

2 Feb 2025

Does COVID increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease?

COVID-19, even in mild cases, is linked to changes in Alzheimer’s disease-related brain biomarkers comparable to four years of aging. This study raises concerns about long-term neurological risks and cognitive decline post-COVID.

2 Feb 2025

New AI model predicts gene expression across human cell types

A team of investigators from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Google, and Columbia University have created an artificial intelligence model that can predict which genes are expressed in any type of human cell.

31 Jan 2025

Breakthrough in gene-editing with Cas12a for modeling human diseases

Australian cancer researchers are the first to establish a next-generation gene-editing tool for modeling and interrogating human disease.

31 Jan 2025

New method can neutralize coronaviruses with mineral nanoparticles

A new way to neutralize the coronavirus and other membrane-surrounded viruses has been discovered by researchers from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and the University of Tartu.

31 Jan 2025

Immune system discovery could revolutionize treatment for chronic disease and cancer

A discovery about the mechanisms that enable the immune system to sustain long-term protection could revolutionize treatment for chronic disease and cancer.

31 Jan 2025

Hybrid diffuse optics could revolutionize blood flow monitoring in critical care

Red blood cell transfusions (RBCTs) are life-saving treatments for critically ill patients suffering from anemia, a condition where the body lacks enough healthy red blood cells to deliver oxygen effectively.

31 Jan 2025

UIC scientists redesign asparaginase to minimize leukemia treatment side effects

University of Illinois Chicago scientists have redesigned a treatment for the most common pediatric leukemia to eliminate its severe side effects, like blood clots and liver damage.

31 Jan 2025