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Malaria crystal structure offers clues for more effective medications

Prof. Leslie Leiserowitz first became intrigued by malaria when he was a young boy in South Africa. His father, who scouted the continent in search of wood for the family business, brought back not only tales of elephants and gorillas but also skin rashes and ringing in his ears, side effects of the quinine he took to prevent malaria.

19 Nov 2024

Peptide hydrogel boosts antibiotic effectiveness against resistant bacteria

Research from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, shows that resistant bacteria can regain susceptibility to antibiotics when the treatment is combined with a material equipped with antibacterial peptides.

19 Nov 2024

From crude lysate to purity with high-precision AAV capsid measurement with Bio-Rad's new ddPCR Kit

Accurately quantify AAV capsids directly from crude lysates with Bio-Rad's new ddPCR kit—offering reliable, efficient, and precise measurement to streamline your research workflows.

From Bio-Rad Laboratories 19 Nov 2024

Study reveals the power of sleep in enhancing motor learning for individuals with brain injury

New research published by scientists at Kessler Foundation provides critical insights into the role of sleep in motor learning for individuals recovering from traumatic brain injury (TBI).

19 Nov 2024

New framework ensures equity and inclusion in AI for health care

A recent study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research introduced the EDAI framework, a comprehensive guideline designed to embed equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) principles throughout the artificial intelligence (AI) lifecycle.

19 Nov 2024

Athletes show better working memory performance than non-athletes

In cognitive science, there has recently been increasing attention to the relationship between sports expertise and working memory.

19 Nov 2024

Global analysis reveals striking disparities in the cost and availability of cancer drugs

A recent analysis reveals striking disparities in the cost and availability of cancer drugs across different regions of the globe, with significant gaps between high- and low-income countries.

19 Nov 2024

Benefits of sport and leisure activities outweigh the risks for people with heart disease, cardiologists say

While exercise is generally beneficial for a person's overall health, physical activities may increase the risk of adverse cardiovascular disease events in certain susceptible individuals. However, cardiologists say that the benefits outweigh the risks.

19 Nov 2024

New cell model reveals how hepatitis E viruses affect nerve cells

Using a new cell model, researchers can for the first time study how hepatitis E viruses affect nerve cells.

19 Nov 2024

Study: 40% of newly diagnosed heart failure patients also have atrial fibrillation

A new study by researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City finds that 40 percent of newly diagnosed heart failure patients also have atrial fibrillation – a combination of cardiac disorders that researchers found results in significantly poorer outcomes for patients.

19 Nov 2024

New nasal spray form of bumetanide shows promise for heart failure treatment

A new nasal spray form of the medication bumetanide may reduce the tissue swelling caused by heart failure as effectively as the standard oral and intravenous formulations of the medication, according to late-breaking science presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2024.

19 Nov 2024

MSU researchers develop method for earlier disease detection using blood proteins

Medical professionals have long known that the earlier a disease is detected, the higher the chance for a better patient outcome.

19 Nov 2024

Anti-obesity drugs show promise in improving cardiovascular health beyond weight loss

Popular anti-obesity drugs continue to show cardiovascular benefits beyond weight loss, according to several new papers published in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology, that are being simultaneously presented at the American Heart Association's 2024 Scientific Sessions.

19 Nov 2024

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Malaria crystal structure offers clues for more effective medications

Peptide hydrogel boosts antibiotic effectiveness against resistant bacteria

From crude lysate to purity with high-precision AAV capsid measurement with Bio-Rad's new ddPCR Kit

Study reveals the power of sleep in enhancing motor learning for individuals with brain injury

New framework ensures equity and inclusion in AI for health care

Athletes show better working memory performance than non-athletes

Global analysis reveals striking disparities in the cost and availability of cancer drugs

Benefits of sport and leisure activities outweigh the risks for people with heart disease, cardiologists say

New cell model reveals how hepatitis E viruses affect nerve cells

Study: 40% of newly diagnosed heart failure patients also have atrial fibrillation

New nasal spray form of bumetanide shows promise for heart failure treatment

MSU researchers develop method for earlier disease detection using blood proteins

Anti-obesity drugs show promise in improving cardiovascular health beyond weight loss

Adding high-dose IV vitamin C to chemotherapy can boost survival for pancreatic cancer patients

New nasal vaccine could help stop the spread of whooping cough

Study finds equal safety in home and birth center births

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UQ swimming program reverses motor decline in young people with severe cerebral palsy

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Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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