Medical research
Protected from a form of cell death, women are more resilient to kidney disease
In the battle of the sexes, women beat men in their ability to recover from kidney injury, but the reasons are not well understood.
Nov 8, 2022
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Neuroscience
Born to survive—How human neurons manage to live a century
Essentially all human tissues and organs have the capacity to heal, to renew cells which are damaged or killed. In this context, the human brain behaves fundamentally differently. The vast majority of nerve cells are created ...
Oct 24, 2022
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Neuroscience
Secret of neuron's shape revealed in study of worms, rodents, people
Everything your brain does—every memory, decision, emotion and command to move—starts with an electrical signal generated by a neuron. One of the most sophisticated cells in the body, every neuron has two sides. At one ...
Oct 19, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Research confirms unique danger of postpartum breast cancers
Breast cancers that emerge within five years of giving birth are more likely to spread and become deadly. Additionally, a new study shows that recent childbirth alone is an independent risk factor for breast cancer progression.
Oct 14, 2022
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Medical research
Enzyme therapy shows promise for childhood dementia
Studies into a rare nervous system disorder that causes dementia and early death in children have highlighted a possible treatment for the condition.
Oct 11, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New study reveals possible brain mechanisms behind COVID-19 delirium
Researchers from King's College London have shown that when brain cells are directly exposed to blood taken from COVID-19 patients with delirium, there is an increase in cell death and a decrease in the generation of new ...
Oct 4, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
'Placenta-on-a-chip' mimics malaria-infected nutrient exchange between mother and fetus
Placental malaria as a consequence of Plasmodium falciparum infections can lead to severe complications for both mother and child. Each year, placental malaria causes nearly 200,000 newborn deaths, mainly due to low birth ...
Sep 26, 2022
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Cardiology
Study uncovers mechanism behind virus-induced heart inflammation, suggests potential therapeutic target
A virus that attacks heart tissue wreaks havoc by triggering an inflammatory response that can ultimately lead to cell death. Now, a team of scientists from Singapore and Canada has uncovered the role of a pathogen-detecting ...
Sep 22, 2022
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Medical research
Could monoclonal antibodies replace opioids for chronic pain?
During the pandemic, physicians used infusions of monoclonal antibodies—antibodies made in a lab—to help patients fight off COVID-19 infections. Now, researchers at UC Davis are trying to create monoclonal antibodies ...
Sep 22, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Killer T cells get better with age, study finds
The human immune system is a thing of wonder. Up until now it had been widely assumed that the ability of killer T cells to destroy tumor cells and pathogens would deteriorate with age. It turns out, however, that the opposite ...
Sep 21, 2022
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