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UA researchers explain exercise-brain connection from evolutionary perspective

Mounting scientific evidence shows that exercise is good not only for our bodies but for our brains. Yet, exactly why physical activity benefits the brain is not well understood.

27 Jun 2017

Western University neuroscientist launches world's largest sleep-and-cognition study

Renowned Western University neuroscientist Adrian Owen has launched the world's largest sleep-and-cognition study to help researchers learn the effects on our brains of sleep and sleep deprivation.

27 Jun 2017

Penn study provides explanation for link between social isolation and greater risk of illness

Social isolation has been linked to a wide range of health problems, as well as a shorter lifespan in humans and other animals.

27 Jun 2017

Study finds more than 50% of opioid prescriptions are distributed for mental disorders

According to a study published in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, of all the opioid medication prescriptions that are distributed annually in the US, more than half are for patients diagnosed for mental illness such as depression and anxiety.

27 Jun 2017

Inconsiderate supplementation of iron may impair ability to fight against Salmonella

One would think that too much iron is too much iron - whether it is ingested from particular foods or stored in the body genetically - and that pathogens such as Salmonella would grow identically in either case.

27 Jun 2017

Elevated levels of suPAR protein combine with genetic mutation to trigger CKD in black people

Between 15 and 20 percent of black people carry a genetic mutation that puts them at risk for certain chronic kidney disease, but only about half of them develop the illness – a variance that long has puzzled researchers.

27 Jun 2017

Researchers develop new technique to capture neuron activity

Many cognitive processes, such as decision-making, take place within seconds or minutes. Neuroscientists have longed to capture neuron activity during such tasks, but that dream has remained elusive -- until now.

27 Jun 2017

Study sheds light on night work−cancer link

A new study has offered insights into the association between night shift work and increased cancer risk, as well as pointing towards a potential solution. For several years, scientists have thought that disruption to the body’s natural circadian rhythm is accountable for the increased cancer risk, but the mechanisms behind this have not yet been pinpointed.

27 Jun 2017

Innate immune cells of myeloid lineage play central role in AD pathogenesis than previously thought

Many genes linked to late-onset Alzheimer's disease (AD) are expressed in myeloid cells and regulated by a single protein, according to research conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published June 19 in the journal Nature Neuroscience.

27 Jun 2017

New market dynamics and regulation are key themes 8th Annual Biosimilars Industry Summit

Biosimilar drug manufacturers will no longer need to wait an extra six months after FDA approval to launch their product, following a recent U.S Supreme Court decision. The ruling which allows biosimilar drugs to enter the market faster is expected to save patients and the U.S. health system billions of dollars.[1]

From SAE Media Group 27 Jun 2017

Lack of sleep increases risk for stress-related inflammation among married couples

A lack of sleep doesn't just leave you cranky and spoiling for a fight. Researchers at The Ohio State University Institute for Behavioral Medicine Research say it also puts you at risk for stress-related inflammation.

27 Jun 2017

Carbon nanotubes show great potential to facilitate neuronal regeneration

Carbon nanotubes exhibit interesting characteristics rendering them particularly suited to the construction of special hybrid devices - consisting of biological issue and synthetic material - planned to re-establish connections between nerve cells, for instance at spinal level, lost on account of lesions or trauma.

27 Jun 2017

Researchers uncover three-dimensional structure of tetanus toxin protein

"Our discovery could be used to design new medicines", says Pål Stenmark, Associate Professor at the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Stockholm University.

27 Jun 2017

Chronic lack of sleep reduces cognitive abilities, negatively impacts physical health

A chronic lack of sleep not only impairs cognitive abilities but also increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

24 Jun 2017

Newly discovered antibiotic could help treat drug-resistant tuberculosis

A newly discovered antibiotic, produced by bacteria from a cystic fibrosis patient, could be used to treat cases of drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB). This is the finding of a team of scientists from Cardiff University’s School of Biosciences and the University of Warwick.

24 Jun 2017

New 10-minute test uses drops of blood or saliva for early detection of cancers

Researchers at Ram Group's Israeli bio-sensor division have developed a new molecular diagnostics test for early detection of cancers that takes just ten minutes and uses just a couple drops of blood or saliva.

24 Jun 2017

MSU researcher developing new miniature models to study heart disease and sickle cell anemia

A Mississippi State University researcher is developing new miniature models to better understand the factors that lead to heart disease and sickle cell anemia.

24 Jun 2017

Chicken models may shed light on how humans develop sensitive daytime vision

Humans belong to a select club of species that enjoy crisp color vision in daylight, thanks to a small spot in the center of the retina at the back of the eye.

23 Jun 2017

Combined effect of genetic change and ozone exposure could increase risk for autism

A new analysis shows that individuals with high levels of genetic variation and elevated exposure to ozone in the environment are at an even higher risk for developing autism than would be expected by adding the two risk factors together.

23 Jun 2017

Research provides insights into how light may interact with the brain to affect sleep

Humans are diurnal animals, meaning that we usually sleep at night and are awake during the day, due at least in part to light or the lack thereof. Light is known to affect sleep indirectly by entraining--modifying the length of--our circadian rhythms and also rapidly and directly due to a phenomenon known as masking.

23 Jun 2017

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UA researchers explain exercise-brain connection from evolutionary perspective

Western University neuroscientist launches world's largest sleep-and-cognition study

Penn study provides explanation for link between social isolation and greater risk of illness

Study finds more than 50% of opioid prescriptions are distributed for mental disorders

Inconsiderate supplementation of iron may impair ability to fight against Salmonella

Elevated levels of suPAR protein combine with genetic mutation to trigger CKD in black people

Researchers develop new technique to capture neuron activity

Study sheds light on night work−cancer link

Innate immune cells of myeloid lineage play central role in AD pathogenesis than previously thought

New market dynamics and regulation are key themes 8th Annual Biosimilars Industry Summit

Lack of sleep increases risk for stress-related inflammation among married couples

Carbon nanotubes show great potential to facilitate neuronal regeneration

Researchers uncover three-dimensional structure of tetanus toxin protein

Chronic lack of sleep reduces cognitive abilities, negatively impacts physical health

Newly discovered antibiotic could help treat drug-resistant tuberculosis

New 10-minute test uses drops of blood or saliva for early detection of cancers

MSU researcher developing new miniature models to study heart disease and sickle cell anemia

Chicken models may shed light on how humans develop sensitive daytime vision

Combined effect of genetic change and ozone exposure could increase risk for autism

Research provides insights into how light may interact with the brain to affect sleep

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Global and Local Efforts to Take Action Against Hepatitis

Addressing Important Cardiac Biology Questions with Shotgun Top-Down Proteomics

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