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Monday, Mar 18

Weight loss caused by common diabetes drug tied to 'anti-hunger' molecule in study

An "anti-hunger" molecule produced after vigorous exercise is responsible for the moderate weight loss caused by the diabetes medication metformin, according to a new study in mice and humans. The molecule, lac-phe, was discovered ...

Mar 18, 2024

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Study shows that 'transcendent' thinking may grow teens' brains over time

Scientists at the USC Rossier School of Education's Center for Affective Neuroscience, Development, Learning, and Education (CANDLE) have shown for the first time that a type of thinking that has been described for over a ...

Mar 18, 2024

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Team develops fluid biomarker for early detection of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia

Two progressively degenerative diseases, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD, recently in the news with the diagnoses of actor Bruce Willis and talk ...

Mar 18, 2024

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Researchers pinpoint issue that could be hampering common chemotherapy drug

Researchers at the University of Toronto's Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research have found two enzymes that work against the chemotherapy drug gemcitabine, preventing it from effectively treating pancreatic ...

Mar 18, 2024

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Study shows glucose levels affect cognitive performance in people with type 1 diabetes differently

A new study led by researchers at McLean Hospital (a member of Mass General Brigham) and Washington State University used advances in digital testing to demonstrate that naturally occurring glucose fluctuations impact cognitive ...

Mar 18, 2024

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Researchers find branched chain amino acid supplementation may aid in concussion recovery

In the first clinical trial of a targeted pharmacologic therapeutic for mild traumatic brain injury in pediatric patients, scientists from the Minds Matter Concussion Frontier Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ...

Mar 18, 2024

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Addressing both flu and COVID-19 through a single, multitasking injection

In preparation for the winter season last year, the Korean Medical Association recommended that people with compromised immune systems receive both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines simultaneously. The prospect of receiving shots ...

Mar 18, 2024

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Tuesday, Mar 19

Keto diet found to slow early stages of Alzheimer's disease in mice

A new study from researchers at the University of California, Davis, shows that a ketogenic diet significantly delays the early stages of Alzheimer's-related memory loss in mice. This early memory loss is comparable to mild ...

Mar 19, 2024

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People who are 'double jointed' may be at heightened risk of long COVID, says study

People who are "double-jointed," a condition formally known as generalized joint hypermobility, may be at heightened risk of long COVID, suggests a case-control study published in the open access journal BMJ Public Health.

Mar 19, 2024

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Root cause of Alzheimer's may be fat buildup in brain cells, research suggests

A team of neurologists, stem cell specialists and molecular biologists affiliated with several institutions in the U.S. and led by a group at Stanford University School of Medicine has found evidence that the root cause of ...

Mar 19, 2024 report

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Biologists discover propionate supplementation as a potential treatment for Parkinson's disease

A research team led by Professor Chaogu Zheng from the School of Biological Sciences at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) recently discovered that propionate, a short-chain fatty acid (SCFA), strongly suppressed neurodegeneration ...

Mar 19, 2024

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HIV in cell culture can be completely eliminated using CRISPR-Cas gene editing technology, increasing hopes of cure

New research presented early ahead of this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2024, Barcelona, 27-30 April) from a team of researchers in the Netherlands shows how the latest ...

Mar 19, 2024

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Craving snacks after a meal? It might be food-seeking neurons, not an overactive appetite

People who find themselves rummaging around in the refrigerator for a snack not long after they've eaten a filling meal might have overactive food-seeking neurons, not an overactive appetite.

Mar 19, 2024

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In nerve cells, insulin regulates whether mitochondria are shut down or kept running

The hormone insulin controls many cellular processes and adapts them to the body's current energy supply. One of the insulin-regulated processes is the quality control of mitochondria in neurons, Angelika Harbauer and her ...

Mar 19, 2024

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Wednesday, Mar 20

Fish fed to farmed salmon should be part of our diet, too, study suggests

The public is being encouraged to eat more wild fish, such as mackerel, anchovies and herring, which are often used within farmed salmon feeds. These oily fish contain essential nutrients including calcium, B12 and omega-3, ...

Mar 20, 2024

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Fiber, genes and the gut microbiome: Study reveals possible triggers for inflammatory bowel disease

Abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss—these and the other symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be disruptive and debilitating. And while scientists have figured out that IBD has a genetic component, not everyone ...

Mar 20, 2024

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Dramatic declines in global fertility rates set to transform global population patterns by 2100, says study

The world is approaching a low-fertility future. Although by 2100 more than 97% of countries and territories will have fertility rates below what is necessary to sustain population size over time, comparatively high fertility ...

Mar 20, 2024

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Bacteria subtype linked to growth in up to 50% of human colorectal cancers, researchers report

Researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center have found that a specific subtype of a microbe commonly found in the mouth is able to travel to the gut and grow within colorectal cancer tumors. This microbe is also a culprit ...

Mar 20, 2024

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Study finds chronic musculoskeletal pain is linked to earlier retirement

Frequent musculoskeletal pain is linked with an increased risk of exiting work and retiring earlier, according to a new study published this week in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Nils Niederstrasser of the University ...

Mar 20, 2024

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AI can now detect COVID-19 in lung ultrasound images

Artificial intelligence can spot COVID-19 in lung ultrasound images, much like facial recognition software can spot a face in a crowd, new research shows.

Mar 20, 2024

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New study reveals how the brain orchestrates motions in partnership with sensory cues from the body

Motor neurons are the cells the brain uses to command muscles to act. Scientists typically thought of them as simple connections, much like the cables that link computers with their accessories. Now, in fly studies, researchers ...

Mar 20, 2024

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Thursday, Mar 21

Study finds adding ribociclib to hormone therapy reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence

A new treatment approach that combines a targeted therapy drug with hormone therapy significantly increased the amount of time a person with stage 2 or 3 HR-positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer lives without the cancer ...

Mar 21, 2024

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The power of neighbors: Neighboring synapses shape learning and memory

A researcher at the University of Basel, in collaboration with a colleague in Austria, has developed a new model that provides a holistic view on how our brain manages to learn quickly and forms stable, long-lasting memories. ...

Mar 21, 2024

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Research visualizes 'demonic' face distortions in a case of prosopometamorphopsia

Imagine if every time you saw a face, it appeared distorted. Well, for those who have a very rare condition known as prosopometamorphopsia (PMO), which causes facial features to appear distorted, that is reality.

Mar 21, 2024

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Neuralink shows quadriplegic playing chess with brain implant

Neuralink on Wednesday streamed a video of its first human patient playing computer chess with his mind and talking about the brain implant making that possible.

Mar 21, 2024

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Activating a specific pathway in a subset of immune cells eradicates immunologically 'cold' tumors, study shows

A nanoparticle-based therapy developed by UT Southwestern Medical Center scientists stimulated an immune pathway that eradicated tumors in mouse models of various cancer types. Their findings, published in Science Immunology, ...

Mar 21, 2024

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Scientists develop contact lenses that release a healing agent triggered by enzymes found in the eye

A cross-disciplinary University of Waterloo team has developed a new contact lens material that could act as a bandage for corneal wounds while releasing drugs in a controlled manner to help the eye heal faster. A study outlining ...

Mar 21, 2024

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Unraveling the 'sixth sense': New study explores how the brain senses body position and movement

How does your brain know the position and movement of your different body parts? The sense is known as proprioception, and it is something like a "sixth sense," allowing us to move freely without constantly watching our limbs.

Mar 21, 2024

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Friday, Mar 22

Accumulation of 'junk proteins' identified as one cause of aging and possible source of ALS

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a degenerative disease. The neurons responsible for movement begin to die and muscle control is progressively lost, leading to a fatal outcome. The causes of ALS are currently unknown, ...

Mar 22, 2024

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New alveolar soft-part sarcoma chip can mimic the microenvironment during angiogenesis

Cancer, the second leading cause of death worldwide, is more likely to respond to effective treatment if identified early before metastasizing, resulting in a greater probability of surviving.

Mar 22, 2024

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Risk of adverse pre-eclampsia outcomes accurately identified through new AI model

A potentially lifesaving model for identifying maternal risk in pregnant women with pre-eclampsia has been developed by researchers.

Mar 22, 2024

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Intervention after first seizure may prevent long-term epilepsy

Only a very small percentage of neurons show changes after an epileptic seizure in mice, but these alterations can be permanent and trigger future seizures that can affect the whole brain and lead to impaired cognition, like ...

Mar 22, 2024

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Scientists close in on TB blood test that could detect millions of silent spreaders

Scientists have taken a major step towards developing a blood test that could identify millions of people who unknowingly spread tuberculosis.

Mar 22, 2024

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New brain discovery could help in the fight against obesity

One of the largest threats to human health is obesity, but now researchers from the University of Aberdeen Rowett Institute have made an important discovery in how the brain controls food intake.

Mar 22, 2024

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Researchers propose a new way to identify when consciousness emerges in human infancy

Academics are proposing a new and improved way to help researchers discover when consciousness emerges in human infancy.

Mar 22, 2024

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Saturday, Mar 23

What's the difference between autism and Asperger's disorder?

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg describes herself as having Asperger's while others on the autism spectrum, such as Australian comedian Hannah Gatsby, describe themselves as "autistic". But what's the difference?

Mar 23, 2024

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Fiber supplements could improve brain function in seniors, study says

Fiber is essential for the digestive system. It helps maintain a healthy weight and lowers the risk of diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers. Getting the right amount of fiber, whether through food or drinks, is a great ...

Mar 23, 2024

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Study shows participation in free school meals program cuts obesity prevalence

Participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) universal free school meals program reduces the prevalence of obesity among students, according to a study published online March 18 in Pediatrics.

Mar 23, 2024

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How safe are your solar eclipse glasses? Cheap fakes from online marketplaces pose a threat, supply-chain experts say

Americans from Maine to Texas are set for a rare treat on April 8, 2024, when a total solar eclipse will be visible across much of the U.S.

Mar 23, 2024

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Treatments tailored to you: How AI will change NZ health care, and what we have to get right first

Imagine this: a novel virus is rapidly breaking out nationwide, resulting in an epidemic. The government introduces vaccination mandates and a choice of different vaccines is available.

Mar 23, 2024

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US life expectancy rose overall, but overdose deaths still set records

As the pandemic wound down, life expectancy in the United States began to bounce back in 2022, although deaths among children increased and drug overdose deaths continued to reach record highs, new government research shows.

Mar 23, 2024

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Positive causal link ID'd between computer use, erectile dysfunction

A higher genetic susceptibility to leisure computer usage is associated with an increased risk for erectile dysfunction (ED), according to a study published in Andrology.

Mar 23, 2024

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Sunday, Mar 24

New studies suggest millions with mild cognitive impairment go undiagnosed, often until it's too late

Mild cognitive impairment—an early stage of dementia—is widely underdiagnosed in people 65 and older. That is the key takeaway of two recent studies from our team.

Mar 24, 2024

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Microplastics found in artery plaque linked with higher risk of heart attack, stroke and death

Microplastics and nanoplastics are everywhere in our environment—including in our oceans and lakes, farmland, and even Arctic ice algae.

Mar 24, 2024

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Bypassing oral immunotherapy buildup safe in children with food allergy

An initial phase of multifood sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) that bypasses oral immunotherapy (OIT) buildup is safe and effective, according to a study published online Feb. 27 in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: ...

Mar 24, 2024

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Race is on to make Paris Olympics mosquito-free

France is scrambling to make sure that that virus-carrying tiger mosquitos, a growing menace in Europe, don't spoil the Paris Olympics for athletes and fans, with millions of visitors due in the French capital for the summer ...

Mar 24, 2024

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Global fertility rate to keep plummeting, major study warns

The population of almost every country will be shrinking by the end of the century, a major study said Wednesday, warning that baby booms in developing nations and busts in rich ones will drive massive social change.

Mar 24, 2024

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Is your blood aging your brain? It might increase your dementia risk

By 2050, the global population of adults 60 and older will approximately double, leading to upward of 153 million dementia cases. That's why University College Cork neuroscience professor Yvonne Nolan and Ph.D. student Sebastian ...

Mar 24, 2024

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Lab tests show THC potency inflated on retail marijuana in Colorado

Cannabis flower sold in Colorado claims to contain much more tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, than it actually does, according to my findings published in the peer-reviewed journal PLOS One.

Mar 24, 2024

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