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World Trade Center exposure linked to increased DNA methylation
World Trade Center (WTC) exposure is associated with increased DNA methylation, which may contribute to breast cancer, according to a study published in the June issue of Environmental Epidemiology.
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Air pollution and mortality: Global study reveals persistent health risks despite declining pollutant levels
Even when air pollutant concentrations decrease, the health risks posed by these pollutants can remain consistently high. This is the conclusion of an international study conducted under the leadership of researchers from ...
Sep 5, 2024
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Novel biomarker could lead to early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, pilot study suggests
New research has discovered a unique and promising avenue for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease (AD) earlier—by analyzing AD biomarkers in blood—so that the impacts of dementia can be reduced.
Sep 5, 2024
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Study shows skin fungus colonization accelerates breast cancer tumor growth
A common skin fungus, Malassezia globosa may invade deep tissues through the skin or by other means, then cause tumor growth, according to a new study. The study results were reported in mBio.
Sep 5, 2024
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Newly discovered gene may influence longevity in humans
Sleep, fasting, exercise, green porridge, black coffee, a healthy social life—there is an abundance of advice out there on how to live a good, long life. Researchers are working hard to determine why some people live longer ...
Sep 4, 2024
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Researchers show novel drug rescues memory loss in Alzheimer's mouse model
In a recent development in Alzheimer's disease research, Auburn University scientists have studied a new drug, troriluzole, that can prevent brain changes leading to memory loss and cognitive decline in a mouse model of the ...
Sep 4, 2024
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Investigational mpox mRNA vaccine more effectively reduces disease severity in primates compared to available vaccines
The most frequently used mpox vaccine provides partial immunity to the disease but isn't always able to prevent severe symptoms or disease transmission. A new vaccine candidate from Moderna, mRNA-1769, more effectively limits ...
Sep 4, 2024
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Assessment of HER2 status in extramammary Paget disease and its implication for disitamab vedotin
Research published in Frontiers of Medicine evaluates the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) status in extramammary Paget disease (EMPD) and explores the therapeutic potential of disitamab vedotin (DV), a novel ...
Sep 4, 2024
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New approach moves cell therapy closer to treating many disorders
A new approach to manufacturing cells that secrete and deliver therapies to specific parts of the body has taken a big step toward one day repairing joints and damage after heart attacks, countering transplant rejection and ...
Sep 3, 2024
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Novel platform for one-step production of sperm-like micro-robots could enhance precise drug delivery
A research team from the School of Engineering of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has developed an innovative magnetic actuation platform that enables the one-step formation of sperm-like "micro-robots," ...
Sep 3, 2024
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Researcher predicts that AI will play an increasing role in scientific publications
Artificial intelligence (AI), in various forms, has burst onto the scene in both society and medicine. Its role in medicine is still evolving, but undoubtedly, it will assist in the evaluation of images (radiographs, pathological ...
Sep 3, 2024
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Vitamin B1 linked to reduced fatigue in some inflammatory bowel disease patients
Fatigue is a common and often debilitating companion for people with inflammatory bowel conditions. Now, a new Danish study provides insight into why vitamin B1—also known as thiamine—helps some patients regain their ...
Sep 3, 2024
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Targeted cancer therapies: Getting radioactive atoms to accumulate in tumors
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men worldwide, following lung cancer. In the United States alone, nearly 300,000 new cases are diagnosed annually. While reducing testosterone and other male hormones ...
Sep 3, 2024
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Blood stem cell research could transform bone marrow transplants
Melbourne researchers have made a world first breakthrough in creating blood stem cells that closely resemble those in the human body. And the discovery could soon lead to personalized treatments for children with leukemia ...
Sep 2, 2024
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Teaching old birds new tricks: Zebra finches defy age-related learning limits
We all know the adage, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." As we age, our ability to learn new skills, like mastering a foreign language or picking up a musical instrument, seems to fade. The culprit? A decline in brain ...
Sep 2, 2024
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Proof-of-principle study uncovers promising treatment for incurable prostate cancer
Researchers from Flinders University and University of South Australia have unveiled a promising new strategy that could be used to treat the most aggressive forms of prostate cancer. Their study, published in British Journal ...
Sep 2, 2024
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Researchers map carbon footprint of cardiac patients, from hospital admission to discharge
Health care is a leading contributor to the world's carbon footprint. New analysis on the environmental impact of two common heart procedures shows it is possible to make changes within cardiac care, without compromising ...
Sep 2, 2024
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Silicon exoskeletons for blood cells: Engineered blood cells successfully transfused between species
A study by an international research collaborative reports a stunning blood modification method that not only protects red blood cells for perfusion-based transplant organ cryostorage, but could make blood types cross-compatible ...
Scientists discover a new cardiovascular risk factor and identify a drug able to reduce its effects
To the known risk factors for cardiovascular disease—high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, overweight and obesity, smoking, and physical inactivity—a new one has to be added, clonal hematopoiesis. This condition ...
Aug 30, 2024
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Study unveils novel treatment for blocking SARS-CoV-2 entry into cells
In light of the ongoing threat posed by new viruses following the emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which led to the COVID-19 pandemic, new antiviral drugs continue to be developed ...
Aug 30, 2024
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Blocking the longevity gene S6K1 extends lifespan in mice by reducing inflammation
S6K1 is a protein involved in the regulation of aging and age-related diseases. Blocking this protein in mice makes them live longer and mimics the health benefits of reducing calorie intake, such as reduced body fat, stronger ...
Aug 29, 2024
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Fluid 'stickiness' in female reproductive tract could influence fertility
In a study providing important new insights into the development of the female reproductive tract and fertility, researchers have revealed how the thickness of fluid surrounding the egg can impact the cellular structure of ...
Aug 29, 2024
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Cochlear implant users reveal basic approaches for how people recognize words
University of Iowa researchers have defined how people recognize words. In a new study with people who use cochlear implants to hear, the researchers identified three main approaches that people with or without hearing impairment ...
Aug 29, 2024
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Study describes a new molecular pathway involved in the control of reproduction
Sexual reproduction is protected by a sophisticated network of regulatory systems functioning in a coordinated manner. Within this framework, some of the most important molecules are kisspeptins, proteins produced mostly ...
Aug 29, 2024
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Ultrasound device shows promise for treating chronic pain
Pain is a necessary biological signal, but a variety of conditions can cause those signals to go awry. For people with chronic pain, the root is often faulty signals emerging deep within the brain, giving false alarms about ...
Aug 28, 2024
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