New research explores the link between baby birthweight, length of pregnancy and future cognitive problems A new study has explored the link between infant birthweight, gestational age and future cognitive problems. Aug 31, 2023 0 59
Study discovers mechanism that inhibits a wide variety of viruses, similar to one already found in cancer drug TWINCORE researchers describe a mechanism that inhibits virus replication and protects cells from damage. Interestingly, a drug that has already been approved could prove useful in combating various viruses. Aug 31, 2023 0 65
Lifting the invisibility cloak: Scientists devise new way to eliminate cancer cells' evasion of immune system There's no question that tumor cells are notoriously skilled masters of immune disguise and, in many ways, real-life versions of what it's like hiding under the fictional invisibility cloak highlighted in the Harry Potter ... Aug 31, 2023 feature 0 246
New blood test for noncoding RNA significantly improves cancer detection Cancer is most treatable in its early stages, so finding innovative and non-invasive methods to diagnose cancer early on is crucial for fighting the disease. Liquid biopsies, which require just a simple blood draw, are an ... Aug 31, 2023 0 50
Study demonstrates weight loss in mice without resorting to dietary restrictions In a significant development that brings hope to the one billion individuals with obesity worldwide, researchers led by Director C. Justin Lee from the Center for Cognition and Sociality (CCS) within the Institute for Basic ... Aug 31, 2023 1 95
Unlocking a secret nerve cell regenerator Just like a gecko that regrows a broken tail, our peripheral nervous system knows how to regenerate the branches of its cells after an injury. Unfortunately, the cells in our central nervous system—our brain and spinal cord—are ... Aug 31, 2023 0 123
Hospital admissions study finds sepsis is as common as cancer, as deadly as a heart attack A research team at Lund University in Sweden has found that more than four percent of all hospital admissions in southern Sweden are associated with sepsis. It is a significantly underdiagnosed condition that can be likened ... Aug 31, 2023 0 49
Scientists discover how lung cells induce immune response to influenza Researchers from Trinity have discovered some new and surprising ways that viral RNA and influenza virus are detected by human lung cells, which has potential implications for treating people affected by such viruses. Aug 31, 2023 0 49
Study connects imaging and genetic data to gain insights into the development of the pancreas Our pancreas has different cells that do important jobs to control our blood sugar. One of the genes in pancreatic cells is called Neurogenin 3 (NEUROG3). Its mutation can lead to diabetes. It is active only for a short period ... Aug 31, 2023 0 39
New study shows antioxidants stimulate blood flow in tumors Vitamin C and other antioxidants stimulate the formation of new blood vessels in lung cancer tumors, a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation shows. The discovery corroborates ... Aug 31, 2023 0 409
