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Study models advantages, harms, and affordability of WHO proposed cervical cancer screening strategies for women in LMICs

The harms, benefits, and affordability of seven primary screening algorithms for human papillomavirus (HPV).

14 Dec 2023

Research shows correlation between neonatal proteins and adult health

Research led by Professor John McGrath from the University of Queensland found that the concentration of the C4 protein, an important part of the immune system, was not associated with risk of mental disorders.

13 Dec 2023

High insulin response can be your health ally, study says

Researchers at Sinai Health have unearthed vital information about the relationship between insulin levels after eating and long-term heart and metabolic health.

13 Dec 2023

Understanding how proteasome dysfunction contributes to age-related cognitive decline

About 40 percent of people over age 65 suffer some form of age-related memory loss, which puts them at higher risk for developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

13 Dec 2023

Genetic link to premature ovarian insufficiency explained: A mitochondrial perspective

Infertility affects around 48 million couples worldwide and can have various causes. In mammals, including humans, eggs are produced in the ovary.

13 Dec 2023

Study reveals a fascinating link between regular exercise and better brain health

A fascinating link between regular exercise and better brain health has been revealed, according to an international study that included a team of clinical researchers from Pacific Neuroscience Institute's Brain Health Center, located at Providence Saint John's Health Center.

13 Dec 2023

New study unpacks the hidden power of breastfeeding

Breastfeeding, even partially alongside formula feeding, changes the chemical makeup-;or metabolome-;of an infant's gut in ways that positively influence brain development and may boost test scores years later, suggests new CU Boulder research.

13 Dec 2023

Yoga nidra practice improves sleep and enhances memory

Practicing yoga nidra-;a kind of mindfulness training-; might improve sleep, cognition, learning, and memory, even in novices, according to a pilot study publishing in the open-access journal PLOS ONE on December 13 by Karuna Datta of the Armed Forces Medical College in India, and colleagues.

13 Dec 2023

Deep learning models replicate human auditory processing

Computational models that mimic the structure and function of the human auditory system could help researchers design better hearing aids, cochlear implants, and brain-machine interfaces.

13 Dec 2023

Diaphragm movement successfully controls third robotic arm in humans

Neuroengineer Silvestro Micera develops advanced technological solutions to help people regain sensory and motor functions that have been lost due to traumatic events or neurological disorders.

13 Dec 2023

Simple trick supercharges T cells to fight stubborn solid tumors

Wistar researchers successfully tested a simple intervention that could unlock greater anti-tumor power in therapies that use T cells -; an approach known as "cell-based therapy," which uses specially designed T cells to fight cancer.

13 Dec 2023

Unraveling the stress-sleep connection in the brain

.New research reveals that neurons in the preoptic hypothalamus-;the region of the brain that regulates sleep and body temperature-;are rhythmically activated during non-rapid eye movement sleep (NREM).

13 Dec 2023

Unlocking the secrets of dopamine-driven learning in the brain

Imagine you're teaching a dog to play fetch. You throw a ball, and your dog sprints after it, picks it up, and runs back. You then reward your panting pup with a treat.

13 Dec 2023

Targeting cholesterol metabolism for the treatment of serrated colorectal neoplasms

Hard-to-detect colorectal pre-cancerous lesions known as serrated polyps, and the aggressive tumors that develop from them, depend heavily on the ramped-up production of cholesterol, according to a preclinical study from researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine.

13 Dec 2023

$153,000 grant fuels research on new approaches to inhibit STAT3 and develop novel cancer treatments

With an estimated 1.9 million new cases and more than 600,000 deaths each year, cancer remains the second most common cause of death in the U.S., trailing only heart disease. And while there are more than 200 types of cancer, the abnormal synthesis of a protein known as STAT3 is unique to the majority of tumors.

13 Dec 2023

Space health experts aim to explore blood flow restriction training among astronauts

Is maternal cannabis exposure associated with increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes related to placental function?

Researchers assessed the relationship between maternal cannabis use and adverse pregnancy outcomes linked to placental function.

13 Dec 2023

Trajectories of cigarette smoking and physical activity between early adolescence and adulthood

Population subgroups with similar behavioral patterns between adolescence and adulthood.

13 Dec 2023

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Study models advantages, harms, and affordability of WHO proposed cervical cancer screening strategies for women in LMICs

Research shows correlation between neonatal proteins and adult health

High insulin response can be your health ally, study says

Understanding how proteasome dysfunction contributes to age-related cognitive decline

Genetic link to premature ovarian insufficiency explained: A mitochondrial perspective

Study reveals a fascinating link between regular exercise and better brain health

New study unpacks the hidden power of breastfeeding

Yoga nidra practice improves sleep and enhances memory

Deep learning models replicate human auditory processing

Diaphragm movement successfully controls third robotic arm in humans

Simple trick supercharges T cells to fight stubborn solid tumors

Unraveling the stress-sleep connection in the brain

Unlocking the secrets of dopamine-driven learning in the brain

Targeting cholesterol metabolism for the treatment of serrated colorectal neoplasms

$153,000 grant fuels research on new approaches to inhibit STAT3 and develop novel cancer treatments

Space health experts aim to explore blood flow restriction training among astronauts

Understanding why cutting-edge cell therapies cause an increased risk of heart rhythm disorders

Glycan analysis holds promise for early diagnosis of various cancers

Is maternal cannabis exposure associated with increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes related to placental function?

Trajectories of cigarette smoking and physical activity between early adolescence and adulthood

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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