Medical research
COVID-19 cytokine storm: Possible mechanism for the deadly respiratory syndrome
Research into how the SARS-CoV-2 virus induces death is suggesting potential treatments for its most destructive complications.
May 20, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Study shows why many cancer cells need to import fat
Columbia and MIT researchers are revealing the surprising reasons why cancer cells are often forced to rely on fat imports, a finding that could lead to new ways to understand and slow down tumor growth.
Jun 24, 2022
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Neuroscience
Curcumin for amyloidosis and lipid metabolism—a novel insight
Curcumin is a polyphenol compound produced by plants of the Curcuma longa species and has been reported to have many physiological activities, which include anti-oxidation, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-amyloid ...
Feb 26, 2021
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Health
Diet trumps drugs for anti aging and good metabolic health
A study comparing the impact of diet versus drugs on the inner workings of cells has found nutrition has a much stronger impact.
Nov 15, 2021
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Medical research
Scientists uncover key new molecules that could help to tackle tooth loss and regeneration
Our teeth take thousands of bites per day, and understanding exactly what holds them in place and how is key to helping people live with their own teeth for longer.
Aug 30, 2019
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Cardiology
Raising 'good' cholesterol fails to protect against heart disease
Raising so-called 'good' cholesterol by blocking a key protein involved in its metabolism does not protect against heart disease or stroke, according to a large genetic study of 150,000 Chinese adults published in the journal ...
Nov 16, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Disrupted biochemical pathway in the brain linked to bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder affects millions of Americans, causing dramatic swings in mood and, in some people, additional effects such as memory problems.
Apr 1, 2021
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Genetics
Brain plasticity study: Oxytocin drives development of neural connections in adult-born neurons
Learning a new task, mastering a musical instrument or being able to adapt to the constantly changing environment are all possible thanks to the brain's plasticity, or its ability to modify itself by rearranging existing ...
Dec 8, 2022
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Health
Study reveals how fasting can improve overall health and protect against aging-associated diseases
In a University of California, Irvine-led study, researchers found evidence that fasting affects circadian clocks in the liver and skeletal muscle, causing them to rewire their metabolism, which can ultimately lead to improved ...
Jan 15, 2019
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Health
The science of how diet can change the way sugar tastes
The food animals eat can change how they perceive future food. This response uses the same machinery that the brain uses to learn, new research has found.
Apr 9, 2020
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