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Is there an association between screen time and autism spectrum disorder?

Researchers conducted a meta-analysis to investigate the potential relationship between screen usage and autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

11 Dec 2023

Balancing act: Less work, more social life key to happiness for seniors, study shows

A modified work-life balance (WLB) concept for older adults aged ≥ 55 years.

11 Dec 2023

Researchers produce artificial cells with potential for drug delivery and tissue engineering

Artificial cells, made with the use of synthetic materials, have been produced in international research led at the University of Strathclyde.

11 Dec 2023

New atlas characterizes cellular landscape of the early human limb

Human fingers and toes do not grow outward; instead, they form from within a larger foundational bud, as intervening cells recede to reveal the digits beneath. This is among many processes captured for the first time as scientists unveil a spatial cell atlas of the entire developing human limb, resolved in space and time.

11 Dec 2023

Researchers develop novel exosome-based drug delivery system to treat Alzheimer's disease

A research team led by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has developed a novel drug delivery system for Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

11 Dec 2023

New map offers valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurodevelopmental disorders and cancer

Scientists have created the first extensive map showing how all possible genetic changes can affect health in the gene DDX3X, leading to valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurodevelopmental disorders and cancer.

11 Dec 2023

‘Naughty but nice’ Christmas foods can help achieve a better balance of cholesterol, expert says

Finally, there’s good news about many of our favorite Christmas foods. A turkey meal with all – well, most – of the trimmings and a traditional dessert can lower your LDL ‘bad’ cholesterol levels and improve your ratio of HDL good cholesterol, reveals a leading testing expert.

11 Dec 2023

Highly bioavailable, pure form of astaxanthin safely fights inflammaging to improve lifespan

AX3 Life announced breakthrough life extension findings related to its longevity supplement, AX3® Bio-Pure Astaxanthin.

11 Dec 2023

ChatGPT models excel in neurology exam, surpassing human student performance

Study shows two ChatGPT large language models (LLMs) outperformed human neurology students in an entrance exam, with one model achieving 85% accuracy, demonstrating their potential in clinical neurology and medical education.

10 Dec 2023

Machine learning reveals key markers for healthy aging, separate from chronic disease risks

Using machine learning, researchers successfully distinguished factors of healthy aging from chronic disease risks by analyzing health data across various ages, finding key markers like neutrophil counts and alkaline phosphatase levels as early indicators of healthy aging.

10 Dec 2023

Natural supplements Guayusa tea and Lion’s Mane boost cognitive performance, study finds

Study shows that Guayusa extract and Nordic Lion’s Mane (LM) improve subjective cognitive perception and objective cognitive performance, highlighting their potential benefits in enhancing cognitive functions and mood.

10 Dec 2023

Breakthrough in pancreatic cancer treatment: Inhibiting specific enzymes slows tumor progression

Study demonstrates that inhibiting stromal class I histone deacetylases (HDACs) can effectively slow down pancreatic cancer progression, shedding light on a new therapeutic approach targeting the tumor microenvironment.

10 Dec 2023

Key role of ion and water influx in T cell migration uncovered

Research reveals that T cell migration relies on ion and water influx for actin polymerization and movement, with the WNK1 kinase playing a critical role in regulating these processes, offering new insights into adaptive immunity.

10 Dec 2023

Using near-infrared spectroscopy to study how infant brains respond to touch

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have measured how oxygenated hemoglobin levels in the blood change in infants' brains in response to touch.

9 Dec 2023

Brain activity measured in living tissue using diamond sensors

A recent study by European scientists shows that highly sensitive sensors based on color centers in a diamond can be used to record electrical activity from neurons in living brain tissue.

8 Dec 2023

Study identifies targetable fusion RNAs in breast cancer

Comprehensive profiling of fusion RNAs present in a large cohort of metastatic breast tumors revealed unique fusion mutations that may be therapeutically targetable, according to results presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, held December 5-9, 2023.

8 Dec 2023

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Is there an association between screen time and autism spectrum disorder?

Balancing act: Less work, more social life key to happiness for seniors, study shows

Researchers produce artificial cells with potential for drug delivery and tissue engineering

New atlas characterizes cellular landscape of the early human limb

Researchers develop novel exosome-based drug delivery system to treat Alzheimer's disease

New map offers valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurodevelopmental disorders and cancer

‘Naughty but nice’ Christmas foods can help achieve a better balance of cholesterol, expert says

Highly bioavailable, pure form of astaxanthin safely fights inflammaging to improve lifespan

ChatGPT models excel in neurology exam, surpassing human student performance

Machine learning reveals key markers for healthy aging, separate from chronic disease risks

Natural supplements Guayusa tea and Lion’s Mane boost cognitive performance, study finds

Breakthrough in pancreatic cancer treatment: Inhibiting specific enzymes slows tumor progression

Key role of ion and water influx in T cell migration uncovered

Using near-infrared spectroscopy to study how infant brains respond to touch

Brain activity measured in living tissue using diamond sensors

Study identifies targetable fusion RNAs in breast cancer

Study unlock secrets of Zika virus's multipurpose enzyme and reveals therapeutic vulnerability

Simple screening tool reveals the prevalence of malnutrition among patients at UNC’s IBD clinic

Study offers new hope for heart repair and regeneration with reduced mitochondrial activity

Neuroscientists decipher secrets of the brain’s language hub and its replacement strategy

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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