The search to discover why 'outliers' survive deadliest cancers When Herve found out he had glioblastoma—the most aggressive form of brain cancer—at the age of 40, he made a deal with himself. Mar 20, 2024 0 0
Researchers report rare but persistent false positives on COVID-19 home antigen tests UMass Chan Medical School researchers have documented a phenomenon that had confounded clinicians: Some people persistently test positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, on rapid home antigen tests despite ... Mar 20, 2024 0 36
Unraveling the mysteries of the presynapse with super resolution microscopy Researchers from UQ's Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) have revealed the pivotal role played by Synapsin 2a proteins in orchestrating the organization and mobility of synaptic vesicles within live neurons. Mar 20, 2024 0 27
Bioluminescence technology reveals role of protein in immune response modulation Cutting-edge bioluminescence technology pioneered at The University of Western Australia has been used to uncover a potential game-changer in immunotherapy. Mar 20, 2024 0 42
Research finds free, weekly fresh produce improves diet, physical activity and reduces CVD risk factors Programs that provided free, weekly home delivery of fresh fruits and vegetables from local farms helped improve recipients' nutrition levels, physical activity levels and cardiovascular disease risk factors, according to ... Mar 20, 2024 0 1
Reorganization of prefrontal cortex circuitry during adolescence enables cognitive maturation of mice Neuroscientists have been trying for decades to understand how the brains of humans and other animals develop throughout the lifespan. While their work has gathered much insight into brain maturation and development, many ... Mar 20, 2024 feature 0 51
Fish fed to farmed salmon should be part of our diet, too, study suggests The public is being encouraged to eat more wild fish, such as mackerel, anchovies and herring, which are often used within farmed salmon feeds. These oily fish contain essential nutrients including calcium, B12 and omega-3, ... Mar 20, 2024 0 434
Severe lung infection during COVID-19 can cause damage to the heart SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can damage the heart even without directly infecting the heart tissue, a study has found. The research, published in the journal Circulation, specifically looked at damage to the ... Mar 20, 2024 0 60
After abortion ban, US state sees substandard pregnancy care Louisiana's strict abortion ban is having spillover effects across women's health care in the US state, leading doctors to turn away patients for routine prenatal visits and perform unnecessary Cesarean sections, according ... Mar 20, 2024 0 0
Rheumatic diseases associated with childbearing problems A new paper in Rheumatology finds that rheumatic diseases can lead to reproductive problems, though some conditions have more detrimental effects than others. Mar 20, 2024 0 0
