Psychology & Psychiatry
Mechanism linking anxiety to testosterone discovered by scientists
A study has unveiled a significant link between anxiety disorders and a brain receptor known as TACR3, as well as testosterone.
Jan 22, 2024
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News tagged with biological processes
Medical research
Stem cell ovarian transplant induces changes in plasma proteome of women with impaired ovarian reserves, finds study
A new research paper titled "Systemic changes induced by autologous stem cell ovarian transplant in plasma proteome of women with impaired ovarian reserves" has been published in Aging.
Jan 9, 2024
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Different biological variants discovered in Alzheimer's disease
Dutch scientists have discovered five biological variants of Alzheimer's disease, which may require different treatments. As a result, previously tested drugs may incorrectly appear to be ineffective or only minimally effective. ...
Jan 9, 2024
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Cardiology
Unique cell-based approach for pulmonary arterial hypertension shown to be safe
Infusions of potentially therapeutic cells derived from the heart are safe for people with pulmonary arterial hypertension, a form of high blood pressure that occurs in the blood vessels of the lungs and typically affects ...
Dec 13, 2023
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Immunology
New 'dictionary' of immune responses reveals far more complexity in the immune system than previously thought
The immune system can carry out many biological processes, from killing viruses to fighting cancer, thanks in large part to approximately 100 key cell-signaling proteins called cytokines, which instruct immune cells what ...
Dec 7, 2023
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Medical research
Researchers identify a new small molecule inhibitor for use against Alzheimer's disease
In people with Alzheimer's disease (AD), the epigenetic regulator HDAC6 (histone deacetylase 6), which controls many biological processes, is significantly overexpressed in the brain.
Nov 27, 2023
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Medical research
Mitochondria-targeting antibiotics extend lifespan in C. elegans study
A new research paper titled "Antibiotics that target mitochondria extend lifespan in C. elegans" has been published in Aging.
Nov 22, 2023
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HIV & AIDS
Imaging breakthroughs provide insight into the dynamic architectures of HIV proteins
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a formidable pathogen. It mutates rapidly; in fact, estimates suggest that the genetic diversity of HIV in a single person at one point in time is equal to the diversity of influenza ...
Nov 22, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Inflammation and loss of protective mechanisms in the brain linked to suicide risk
A first-of-its-kind study has identified overactive inflammation and loss of critical protection mechanisms in the brain as potential contributors to suicide risk.
Nov 14, 2023
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Medical research
RNA fragment creates prospect for new atherosclerosis therapies
Atherosclerosis is considered a frequent cause of cardiovascular diseases and strokes. Despite medical progress, case numbers are constantly rising. Targeted new therapeutic approaches are therefore more important than ever.
Nov 2, 2023
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