Imagine a future where the smell of menthol could alleviate some of the worst symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. This might sound like science fiction, but innovative new research is making it a potential reality.
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Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered that an attenuated (weakened) virus can help eliminate cancer in mice. In addition, mice that were treated with this virus were more resistant to developing tumors later in ...
Jun 11, 2024
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Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a health condition characterized by a group of risk factors: high blood pressure, high blood sugar, unhealthy cholesterol levels, and abdominal fat. These factors increase the risk of heart disease, ...
Jun 11, 2024
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Obesity is a metabolic disorder tied to endothelial dysfunction and increased risk of cardiovascular disease. A recent study, published in the journal Function, investigated the mechanisms responsible for lipid transport ...
Jun 11, 2024
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Researchers at UZH have found that the maturation of the senses for smell and touch is closely linked in mice and that this strong interaction takes place within a narrow developmental time window.
Jun 11, 2024
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Like treetops reaching high into the sky to sense the sunlight, our sensory neurons—whose role is to collect information about what is happening in and around the body—grow long, intricate extensions known as axons. These ...
Jun 10, 2024
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Humans and other mammals can sometimes experience itch, an uncomfortable sensation that prompts them to scratch specific parts of their bodies. Past studies on humans and other primates have found that itch can sometimes ...
Valrubicin, a lipophilic chemical molecule similar to daunorubicin, has primarily been used in the treatment of bladder cancer. An article recently published in Cell Death & Disease describes the repurposing of this molecule ...
Jun 6, 2024
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Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection can lead to advanced liver pathology. HBV has been infecting humans for over 10,000 years, with coordinated viral gene expression to establish persistent infection.
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Ever wondered how your brain decides when to act? Initiating actions with a specific goal in mind is a complex process. Previous research has identified certain parts of the brain and chemical signals involved. However, it ...
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