Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have made a significant breakthrough in treating lipid disorders. They have developed a new compound, ZTA-261, which selectively binds to the thyroid hormone receptor beta (THRβ).
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People with a BRCA1 gene mutation, which increases breast and ovarian cancer risk, are also at increased risk of impaired fertility, Monash University-led research has confirmed in preclinical models and human tissue samples.
Jul 31, 2024
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According to a World Health Organization (WHO) study (2017), about half of all infertility is due to men. Semen analysis is considered essential for diagnosis of male infertility, but is not readily available at medical institutions ...
Jul 31, 2024
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Most research in human genetics has historically focused on people of European ancestries—a long-standing bias that may limit the accuracy of scientific predictions for people from other populations.
Jul 17, 2024
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A team of biomedical researchers from the U.S. and the U.K. has identified two groups of neurons that take part in the process of feeling full—one before eating and one after. In their study, published in the journal Science, ...
The stress hormone cortisol appears to play a role in tough-to-treat type 2 diabetes, a new study finds.
Jun 26, 2024
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A common plastic chemical might increase a person's risk of diabetes, a new study warns.
Jun 26, 2024
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Treating prostate cancer with immunotherapy is currently difficult to do. But results from a first in-human Phase I trial using a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy developed by researchers from City of Hope, ...
Jun 12, 2024
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The hearts of pregnant rats with high blood pressure increase in size more than rats experiencing a normal pregnancy, according to computer model predictions. The model, developed by researchers at the University of Minnesota, ...
Jun 11, 2024
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Last month, Ballarat Clarendon College began a trial to ban water bottles in the classroom for students in Years 5 to 9. According to the school, "early feedback" indicated it had reduced noise and bathroom breaks during ...
Jun 6, 2024
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