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Balance on one leg may be the best indicator of neuromuscular aging, new study suggests

Aging significantly affects unipedal balance and strength, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to address neuromuscular decline in older adults.

29 Oct 2024

Genetic marker could revolutionize neonatal sepsis diagnosis

A genetic signature in newborns can predict neonatal sepsis before symptoms even start to show, according to a new study.

29 Oct 2024

Unraveling the mystery of cancer resistance

Every multicellular creature -; whether soaring through the skies, swimming in the ocean's depths or roaming the earth's surface -; shares a common vulnerability: the uncontrolled growth of cells known as cancer.

29 Oct 2024

A promising new strategy for malaria drug development

Malaria kills over 600,000 people a year, and as the climate warms, the potential range of the disease is growing. While some drugs can effectively prevent and treat malaria, resistance to those drugs is also on the rise.

29 Oct 2024

Space-based research uncovers key to cancer cell survival

In October, we think pink, and for a good reason-;one out of every eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, and each year, 2 million women are given this frightening diagnosis. Biotechnology startup MicroQuin leveraged the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory to grow 3D breast and prostate cancer cell cultures to learn more about how these cancers develop and grow.

29 Oct 2024

Study provides new insights into the molecular causes of rare, fatal hereditary disease

A study entitled "IER3IP1-mutations cause microcephaly by selective inhibition of ER-Golgi transport", now published in the open access journal "Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences", provides new insights into the molecular causes of a rare and usually fatal hereditary disease called MEDS1.

28 Oct 2024

EBUS-TBNA proves effective for tumor molecular analysis in lung cancer

Tumor molecular analysis using next-generation sequencing (NGS) is the standard of care for guiding lung cancer treatment. Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is a minimally invasive technique used to sample mediastinal lymph nodes for diagnosing and staging lung cancer.

28 Oct 2024

Study: Thin, stretchy skin significantly lessens the underlying damage from puncture

Thin, stretchy skin -; like that of a pig or human -; significantly lessens the underlying damage that occurs when it's punctured.

28 Oct 2024

New imaging technique revolutionizes microplastics detection in biological samples

Microplastics, pervasive in both terrestrial and aquatic environments, have been found in diverse organisms, from fish and plants to humans.

28 Oct 2024

New research unveils mechanism behind deadly neuroendocrine prostate cancer

A leading scientist whose discoveries about prostate cancer led to lifesaving treatments is now shedding light on an emerging and deadlier form of the disease: neuroendocrine prostate cancer (NEPC).

28 Oct 2024

C. elegans model system accelerates discovery of amyloid inhibitors

An international team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has developed an efficient and robust system, using the C. elegans nematode, to screen for compounds that can stop the growth of amyloid proteins.

28 Oct 2024

Genomic technology used to improve understanding of Marjolin's ulcer

Researchers utilized specialized genomic technology at the University of Calgary to enhance our understanding of Marjolin's ulcer (MU), a rare, highly aggressive skin cancer that affects chronic wounds that can often arise from established scars like those caused by severe burns.

28 Oct 2024

Researchers discover key biochemical mechanism in Huntington's disease development

Researchers from the University of Oxford have identified a key biochemical mechanism relevant to the development of Huntington's Disease.

28 Oct 2024

Elucidating the mechanisms behind kidney development

To Alex Hughes, Assistant Professor in Bioengineering within Penn Engineering and in Cell and Developmental Biology within Penn Medicine, the kidney is a work of art. "I find the development of the kidney to be a really beautiful process," says Hughes.

28 Oct 2024

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Balance on one leg may be the best indicator of neuromuscular aging, new study suggests

Genetic marker could revolutionize neonatal sepsis diagnosis

Unraveling the mystery of cancer resistance

A promising new strategy for malaria drug development

Space-based research uncovers key to cancer cell survival

Study provides new insights into the molecular causes of rare, fatal hereditary disease

EBUS-TBNA proves effective for tumor molecular analysis in lung cancer

Study: Thin, stretchy skin significantly lessens the underlying damage from puncture

New imaging technique revolutionizes microplastics detection in biological samples

New research unveils mechanism behind deadly neuroendocrine prostate cancer

C. elegans model system accelerates discovery of amyloid inhibitors

Genomic technology used to improve understanding of Marjolin's ulcer

Researchers discover key biochemical mechanism in Huntington's disease development

Elucidating the mechanisms behind kidney development

Study highlights the potential of psilocybin in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder

A promising visual sign for concussion diagnosis in athletes

Inside the Alzheimer's Association: Dr. Heather Snyder on Driving Research and Collaboration

Study finds pistachios might help guard against vision loss

Ozempic effective for patients with chronic kidney damage

New research explores how antimicrobial exposure affects Parkinson’s disease risk

Shaping the Future of Neuroscience: A Conversation with Atlas Antibodies on the MolBoolean™ and the Impact of SfN 2024

How the Arts Reshape Brain Function: Susan Magsamen on the Future of Neuroaesthetics

Inside the Alzheimer's Association: Dr. Heather Snyder on Driving Research and Collaboration

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