Medical research
Study: This protein may be the 'glue' that helps COVID virus stick
When SARS-CoV-2 enters the human body, the virus' spike protein binds to a cell, allowing the virus to infiltrate and begin replicating.
Jan 24, 2024
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News tagged with blood vessels
Oncology & Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma: New organ-on-chip aims at accelerating research and personalized medicine
It is only a few centimeters in size and can be held between two fingers, but hidden in the micro-channels carved inside it is a three-dimensional and highly faithful model of a biliary tract cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, ...
Jan 22, 2024
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Cardiology
Fluid dynamics plays a key role in predicting cardiovascular dangers
An arterial inflammatory disease called atherosclerosis is the United States' leading cause of death, but about half of American adults over 45 have the condition and don't know it, according to the National Institutes of ...
Jan 22, 2024
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Neuroscience
3D bioprinting sheds light on why blood vessel curvature may foster brain cancer metastasis
Recent research suggests that the winding paths of blood vessels might trigger the development of metastatic cancers, a topic gaining considerable attention in academia. A collaborative team utilized 3D bioprinting technology ...
Jan 19, 2024
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
New links revealed between late-onset Alzheimer's disease and the immune system
Researchers have revealed new links between Alzheimer's disease and the blood-brain barrier, finding connections between variants of a gene called EphA1 and the disease.
Jan 19, 2024
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Medications
Treating Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, type 2 diabetes by eliminating protein aggregation in brain, pancreas
Purdue University researchers have taken the first steps to treat Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and Type 2 diabetes by creating multiple patent-pending compounds shown to inhibit protein aggregation associated ...
Jan 19, 2024
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Neuroscience
AI helping bring vital stroke care 'virtually to the patient's bedside'
Justin Fraser, M.D., and his University of Kentucky colleagues have a phrase they frequently use to convey the urgency of their care: "Time is brain."
Jan 19, 2024
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Health
Walk like a penguin: Tips on keeping your balance in winter
When winter storms hit, good balance can prevent falls and injuries—ranging from broken arms, legs or hips to back injuries and concussions.
Jan 19, 2024
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Health
Dizziness during pregnancy: When is it a concern?
Pregnancy often causes discomfort, whether it be morning sickness, backaches or swollen feet. But sometimes, health experts warn, a seemingly minor symptom could be a flag for something more.
Jan 19, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study finds complement system causes cell damage in long COVID
Most people infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus recover after the acute illness. However, a significant proportion of infected individuals develop long-lasting symptoms with a wide range of manifestations. Long COVID's causes ...
Jan 18, 2024
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