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Researchers identify key genetic players in dopamine signaling using transparent worms With The Help Of A Tin...

Dopamine, a powerful brain chemical and neurotransmitter, is a key regulator of many important functions such as attention, experiencing pleasure and reward, and coordinating movement.

12 Aug 2024

New histone tag discovery offers hope for myelin repair in neurodegenerative diseases

In a groundbreaking study, researchers with the Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center (CUNY ASRC) have identified a distinct histone tag in adult oligodendrocyte progenitor cells (OPCs) that may pave the way for innovative therapies targeting myelin repair, a critical target for several neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders, including multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and schizophrenia.

12 Aug 2024

Study sheds light on neuronal synchronization and conscious experience

For decades, scientists have focused on how the brain processes information in a hierarchical manner, with different brain areas specialized for different tasks.

12 Aug 2024

Simplified test effective in predicting smoking addiction in cancer patients

Data from nearly 6000 smokers with cancer show that it may be easier to predict who will stop smoking than was previously thought.

12 Aug 2024

Global trends in sugar-sweetened beverage consumption among children and adolescents

Researchers examine sugar-sweetened beverage consumption trends among children and adolescents between 1990 and 2018.

12 Aug 2024

Does cannabis use disorder increase the risk of head and neck cancer?

Researchers determine whether cannabis use disorder increases the risk of head and neck cancer.

12 Aug 2024

New study links brain cell structures to memory loss in aging and dementia

Researchers assessed whether dendritic spine head diameter in the temporal cortex is a better predictor of episodic memory performance in older adults than synapse quantity, accounting for β amyloid plaques, neurofibrillary tangles, and sex.

12 Aug 2024

Mare milk may be a feasible natural ingredient to prepare yogurt and probiotic ice creams

The suitability of mare milk in manufacturing yogurt-based and probiotic ice creams.

12 Aug 2024

New proteomic clock predicts biological age and major health risks across diverse populations

Study developed a proteomic age clock using plasma proteins to accurately predict biological age and associated health risks, offering a robust tool for forecasting age-related diseases and mortality.

11 Aug 2024

Brain circuits connecting stress to gut bacteria reveal new pathways for immune regulation

Researchers have discovered a brain-gut circuit that links stress to changes in gut bacteria, revealing that emotional states can directly influence immune function through the duodenal glands.

11 Aug 2024

Can a text message program help teens quit vaping?

Study demonstrates that a text message-based program significantly boosts quitting rates among teenage vapers, achieving a 35% higher cessation rate compared to controls.

11 Aug 2024

Deep learning model rivals radiologists in detecting prostate cancer on MRI

Researchers assess the power of a fully automated deep learning model to identify of clinically significant prostate cancer.

11 Aug 2024

Calorie restriction and therapy combo reshapes gut microbiome, boosts mental health in women

Study finds that combining caloric restriction with psychological interventions significantly alters the gut microbiome and improves stress-related mental health in women.

11 Aug 2024

Prenatal BPA exposure tied to autism risk in boys

Study reveals that prenatal exposure to BPA disrupts aromatase activity in male brains, potentially leading to autism-like symptoms. Treatment with 10-HDA shows promise in reversing these effects.

11 Aug 2024

Study reveals how physical health impacts mental health via brain pathways

Multiple biological pathways involving organs and the brain play a key part in physical and mental health, according to a new study from UCL, the University of Melbourne and the University of Cambridge.

9 Aug 2024

Study reveals how NPAS4 regulates drug-context associations and impacts relapse

Most people wouldn't think twice after seeing sugar spilled on a counter. But for someone with a history of cocaine use, this visual cue could trigger powerful associations with their past drug use and a compulsive urge to seek the drug.

9 Aug 2024

Enzyme blockade improves memory updating in older mice

Everyone has moments of forgetfulness from time to time, especially as we get older. But older adults don't just have difficulty remembering new information.

9 Aug 2024

Guidelines for using interpretable machine learning methods in computational biology

Machine learning is a powerful tool in computational biology, enabling the analysis of a wide range of biomedical data such as genomic sequences and biological imaging.

9 Aug 2024

How potatoes can improve cardiometabolic health in people with Type 2 diabetes

The potato is small enough to fit inside a person's hand yet contains enough nutrients to whittle waistlines and lower blood sugar in adults with Type 2 diabetes.

9 Aug 2024

Low-fat vegan diet outperforms Mediterranean diet in reducing AGEs and achieving weight loss

Eating a low-fat vegan diet reduces harmful inflammatory dietary compounds called advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) by 73%, compared to no reduction on a Mediterranean diet, according to new research by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine published in Frontiers in Nutrition.

9 Aug 2024

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Researchers identify key genetic players in dopamine signaling using transparent worms With The Help Of A Tin...

New histone tag discovery offers hope for myelin repair in neurodegenerative diseases

Study sheds light on neuronal synchronization and conscious experience

Simplified test effective in predicting smoking addiction in cancer patients

Global trends in sugar-sweetened beverage consumption among children and adolescents

Does cannabis use disorder increase the risk of head and neck cancer?

New study links brain cell structures to memory loss in aging and dementia

Mare milk may be a feasible natural ingredient to prepare yogurt and probiotic ice creams

New proteomic clock predicts biological age and major health risks across diverse populations

Brain circuits connecting stress to gut bacteria reveal new pathways for immune regulation

Can a text message program help teens quit vaping?

Deep learning model rivals radiologists in detecting prostate cancer on MRI

Calorie restriction and therapy combo reshapes gut microbiome, boosts mental health in women

Prenatal BPA exposure tied to autism risk in boys

Study reveals how physical health impacts mental health via brain pathways

Study reveals how NPAS4 regulates drug-context associations and impacts relapse

Enzyme blockade improves memory updating in older mice

Guidelines for using interpretable machine learning methods in computational biology

How potatoes can improve cardiometabolic health in people with Type 2 diabetes

Low-fat vegan diet outperforms Mediterranean diet in reducing AGEs and achieving weight loss

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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