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Mixed signals: Mouse moms study explores how brain merges smell and sound cues
Imagine you're at a dinner party, but you can't smell the food cooking or hear the dinner bell. Sounds like a dream, right? What if it wasn't? "When we experience the world and interact with people, we use all our senses," ...
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How to mimic hibernation in non-hibernating animals: Brain switch discovery could save lives
In the same way a bear instinctively lowers its body temperature to survive the winter's chill, scientists have discovered a groundbreaking method to control human body temperature—potentially saving lives in emergency ...
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Newly identified Type R capillaries crucial for bone remodeling and aging
Throughout our lives, our bones are continuously remodeled to maintain strength, repair injuries and adapt to new stresses. Bone dynamics depend on two associated cell types: osteoblasts, which are responsible for bone formation, ...
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Loneliness linked to proteins that may increase disease risk and mortality
Human beings are inherently social. We thrive on connection, communication and shared experiences, which help shape our identities and foster a sense of belonging. Yet, in an increasingly digital and fast-paced world, feelings ...
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Mediterranean diet linked to improved memory via gut bacteria changes
A new Tulane University study suggests the Mediterranean diet's brain-boosting benefits may work by changing the balance of bacteria in the gut.
Jan 5, 2025
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New study highlights need for clearer medical reports to ease patient worry
In April 2021, a provision in the 21st Century Cures act took effect which required that all medical test results be released to a patient's electronic medical record as soon as they become available. As a result of this ...
Jan 3, 2025
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Interspecies mitochondrial research could improve organ transplantation viability
Thirty-six percent of all donated livers are currently discarded due to uncertainty about their quality and whether they will function as they should in the recipient. A perfusion machine makes sure that a donated liver maintains ...
Jan 3, 2025
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Psychedelic drug therapy may address mental health concerns in people with cancer and addiction
One or two doses of psilocybin, a compound found in psychedelic mushrooms, may improve the mental health of cancer patients when accompanied by psychotherapy, a new report suggests. A second new study found that treatment ...
Jan 2, 2025
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Expanding the agenda for more just genomics
Genomics is being integrated into biomedical research, medicine, and public health at a rapid pace, but the capacities necessary to ensure the fair, global distribution of benefits are lagging. A new special report outlines ...
Jan 2, 2025
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Added benefit of faricimab for macular degeneration not proven by manufacturer
Since July 2024, faricimab has also been approved in Europe for the treatment of visual impairment due to macular edema secondary to retinal vein occlusion. The German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) ...
Dec 30, 2024
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Detailed study reveals how cells coordinate to heal human wounds
A new study from Karolinska Institutet maps the cellular and molecular dynamics of human wound healing in exceptional detail. The study was published in Cell Stem Cell.
Dec 27, 2024
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Study reveals macrophages' misunderstood role in lung fibrosis
Researchers at National Jewish Health and colleagues have completed the first study comparing lung macrophages in multiple models of lung injury. The research indicates that macrophages previously described as "pro-fibrotic" ...
Dec 27, 2024
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Salt-seeking behavior traced to specific brain neurons
Salt, or more precisely the sodium it contains, is very much a "Goldilocks" nutrient. Low sodium levels cause a drop in blood volume, which can have serious, sometimes deadly, health consequences. Conversely, too much salt ...
Dec 21, 2024
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3D bioprinted scaffolds enhance bone healing through improved vascularization
Bone is a highly vascularized tissue, and the link between angiogenesis -blood vessel formation- and bone healing has long been discussed by the scientific community, with several studies describing the impairment of bone ...
Dec 20, 2024
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Surprising discovery pinpoints when good cholesterol becomes harmful
Houston Methodist researchers have discovered that certain components of so-called "good" cholesterol—high-density lipoproteins (HDL)—may be associated with an increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease.
Dec 19, 2024
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Research reveals a molecule that may help slow aging while on a restricted diet
A multi-institutional team from China and the U.S. has identified a molecule that may play a role in slowing the aging process in some animals consuming a restricted diet. The team has published two papers on their work in ...
Antibody leads to enhanced motor function in spinal cord injury patients: Clinical trial
Antibodies can improve the rehabilitation of people with acute spinal cord injury. Researchers at 13 clinics in Germany, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Spain have investigated this with promising results. For the first ...
Dec 19, 2024
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Marine cyanobacteria in the origin of anti-inflammatory molecules with dermatological, cosmetic applications
Inflammation is a biological process through which our body tries to respond to harmful stimuli, through the direct action of the immune system, enzymes and inflammatory mediators. Inflammation of the skin is usually characterized ...
Dec 19, 2024
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New study highlights ethical challenges in conducting cannabis research in Canada
In the first study of its kind, research led by Canada's Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) sheds light on the ethical complexities and systemic barriers facing scientists conducting cannabis research funded by ...
Dec 19, 2024
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Review finds suboptimal reporting of trials on nonpharmacological therapies in Chinese medicine
Nonpharmacological treatments in Chinese medicine (NPTCM), including acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, and Tuina, have gained global recognition for their efficacy in various health conditions. However, the reporting quality ...
Dec 19, 2024
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Researchers find new way to 'starve' prostate cancer tumors at the cellular level
New research by a team of Indiana University School of Medicine scientists and their collaborators has uncovered a novel vulnerability in prostate cancer animal models that starves prostate tumors of critical nutrients and ...
Dec 18, 2024
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Drug-resistant malaria's weak spot: Cholesterol-managing protein provides a new target
Malaria, caused by a parasite transmitted to humans through an infected mosquito's bite, is a leading cause of illness and death worldwide.
Dec 18, 2024
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Probiotics with protective armor could boost gut health
A research team has developed a new method for encapsulating probiotics. They used nanoparticles formed by antisolvent precipitation to protect the probiotics, and tested the probiotics in lab simulations and animal experiments ...
Dec 18, 2024
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Team offers an open solution to improving research reproducibility
Structural Genomics Consortium researchers at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) of McGill University, in collaboration with scientists from 11 major antibody manufacturers representing approximately 80% ...
Dec 18, 2024
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Experts issue new ethical standards for body donation programs
A report in the journal Anatomical Sciences Education outlines best practices and standards for human body donation programs across the United States, which accept whole body donations after death for research and education.
Dec 18, 2024
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