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Monday, Jan 29

Re-energizing mitochondria to treat Alzheimer's disease

Nerve cells in the brain demand an enormous amount of energy to survive and maintain their connections for communicating with other nerve cells. In Alzheimer's disease, the ability to make energy is compromised, and the connections ...

Jan 29, 2024

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Old area in the brain turns out to be more important for vision than expected

Researchers at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience have discovered that a brain area preserved through evolution, called the superior colliculus, is more crucial for vision than we thought.

Jan 29, 2024

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Scientists discover cancer treatment two-and-a-half times more effective when tumors have defective mitochondria

Scientists have made an unusual discovery that could help to identify patients who are up to two-and-a-half times more likely to respond to currently available cancer drugs.

Jan 29, 2024

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How a walk in nature restores attention

New research from University of Utah psychology researchers is helping prove what American authors John Muir and Henry David Thoreau tried to teach more than 150 years ago: Time spent in nature is good for the heart and soul.

Jan 29, 2024

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Viral protein fragments may unlock mystery behind serious COVID-19 outcomes

There are many lingering mysteries from the COVID-19 pandemic. For instance, why does SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind the disease, cause severe symptoms in some patients, while many other coronaviruses don't? And what causes ...

Jan 29, 2024

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New study on promising stem cell-based therapy for Crohn's disease

A stem cell therapy for Crohn's disease developed by UC Davis Health researchers has shown promising results in mouse studies.

Jan 29, 2024

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Jobs and geography may affect hearing: New study maps hearing loss by state and county across the US

The first study to map the prevalence of bilateral hearing loss in the United States by state and county finds that rates of hearing loss are higher among men, non-Hispanic whites, and residents of rural areas. Bilateral ...

Jan 29, 2024

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Tuesday, Jan 30

Switching to vegan or ketogenic diet rapidly impacts immune system, study shows

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health observed rapid and distinct immune system changes in a small study of people who switched to a vegan or a ketogenic (also called keto) diet. Scientists closely monitored various ...

Jan 30, 2024

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How a mouse's brain bends time

Life has a challenging tempo. Sometimes, it moves faster or slower than we'd like. Nevertheless, we adapt. We pick up the rhythm of conversations. We keep pace with the crowd walking a city sidewalk.

Jan 30, 2024

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Study finds gut microbiota influence severity of respiratory viral infection

The composition of microbiota found in the gut influences how susceptible mice are to respiratory virus infections and the severity of these infections, according to researchers from the Center for Translational Antiviral ...

Jan 30, 2024

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Scientists identify how fasting may protect against inflammation

Cambridge scientists may have discovered a new way that fasting helps reduce inflammation, a potentially damaging side-effect of the body's immune system that underlies a number of chronic diseases.

Jan 30, 2024

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Researchers uncover potential non-opioid treatment for chronic pain

A new approach to treating neuropathic pain is making a key step forward thanks to researchers at The University of Texas at Austin.

Jan 30, 2024

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Study finds when a stressful situation is perceived as a threat, health and well-being suffer

People who tend to view stressful situations as a threat are more likely to experience health and well-being problems, both mental and physical, than those who see them as a challenge, according to new research from the University ...

Jan 30, 2024

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Alzheimer's treatment roadblocks can be eased by engaging primary care providers in screenings

There is substantial geographic variation across the U.S. health care system to diagnose and treat early-stage Alzheimer's disease with disease-modifying therapies, and engaging primary care providers in the effort may be ...

Jan 30, 2024

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Wednesday, Jan 31

New treatment shows promise against fatal neurological disease: Study

A new treatment shows promise against the deadly neurodegenerative disease ALS, a study based on mice showed Tuesday.

Jan 31, 2024

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Autoimmune disease and pregnancy: Study challenges prevailing wisdom and unveils nuances

For many aspiring mothers with autoimmune disease, pregnancy can be daunting and full of unknowns. In some cases, those suffering from specific autoimmune conditions have chosen to forego pregnancy altogether due to concerns ...

Jan 31, 2024

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Using neuroimaging, researchers confirm cumulative, brain-wide effects of ADHD

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University and the University of Minnesota Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain leveraged a large national dataset and neuroimaging to confirm the brain-wide effects of attention-deficit ...

Jan 31, 2024

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Exposure to even moderate levels of radon linked to increased risk of stroke

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Now a new study has found exposure to this invisible, odorless gas is also linked to an increased risk of stroke.

Jan 31, 2024

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Abnormal proteins found in the spinal fluid of people with ALS and frontotemporal dementia

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health detected abnormal proteins in the spinal fluid of people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD), which could help improve diagnosis of these ...

Jan 31, 2024

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Did the ancient Greeks and Romans experience Alzheimer's?

You might think age-related dementia has been with us all along, stretching back to the ancient world.

Jan 31, 2024

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Combination drug therapy shows promise for a treatment-resistant cancer

A combination of two cancer drugs could be effective against malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs)—soft tissue tumors that are stubbornly resistant to chemotherapy and radiation—according to a laboratory study ...

Jan 31, 2024

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Thursday, Feb 01

Scientists discover a potential way to repair synapses damaged in Alzheimer's disease

While newly approved drugs for Alzheimer's show some promise for slowing the memory-robbing disease, the current treatments fall far short of being effective at regaining memory. What is needed are more treatment options ...

Feb 1, 2024

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Study discovers neurons in the human brain that can predict what we are going to say before we say it

By using advanced brain recording techniques, a new study led by researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) demonstrates how neurons in the human brain work together to allow people to think about what words they ...

Feb 1, 2024

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Researchers produce the first 3D-printed functional human brain tissue

A team of University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists has developed the first 3D-printed brain tissue that can grow and function like typical brain tissue.

Feb 1, 2024

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'Rare positive result' in trial of new support intervention for people with dementia and their family caregivers  

Research led by Claudia Cooper, Professor of Psychological Medicine at Queen Mary University of London, shows that a new therapy, NIDUS-Family, helps people with dementia and their family caregivers attain their personal ...

Feb 1, 2024

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Whole-brain projection patterns of single neurons in mouse hippocampus unveiled

A study published in Science reports a comprehensive database of single-neuron projectomes consisting of over 10,000 mouse hippocampal neurons, thus revealing the spatial connectivity patterns of mouse hippocampal neurons ...

Feb 1, 2024

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Study shows why women are at greater risk of autoimmune disease

Somewhere between 24 and 50 million Americans have an autoimmune disease, a condition in which the immune system attacks our own tissues. As many as four out of five of those people are women.

Feb 1, 2024

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Researchers find new techniques to repair lung tissue after damage from flu and COVID-19

In the human body, the lungs and their vasculature can be likened to a building with an intricate plumbing system. The lungs' blood vessels are the pipes essential for transporting blood and nutrients for oxygen delivery ...

Feb 1, 2024

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Friday, Feb 02

Engineered cartilage could turn the tide for patients with osteoarthritis

About 1 in 7 adults live with degenerative joint disease, also known as osteoarthritis (OA). In recent years, as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and other joint injuries have become more common among adolescent athletes, ...

Feb 2, 2024

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Scientists see an ultra-fast movement on surface of HIV virus

As the HIV virus glides up outside a human cell to dock and possibly inject its deadly cargo of genetic code, there's a spectacularly brief moment in which a tiny piece of its surface snaps open to begin the process of infection.

Feb 2, 2024

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Immune cells lose 'killer instinct' in cancerous tumors, but functionality can be re-awakened

Some immune cells in our bodies see their "killer instinct" restricted after entering solid tumors, according to new research.

Feb 2, 2024

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Researchers find simpler alternative to intermittent fasting

Monash University scientists have identified a less stringent and more manageable alternative to traditional intermittent fasting, offering new possibilities for extending lifespan and promoting healthy aging.

Feb 2, 2024

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Researchers discover epigenetic status determines metastasis

Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and Heidelberg University have investigated in mice how spreading tumor cells behave at the site of metastasis. Some tumor cells immediately start to form metastases. ...

Feb 2, 2024

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Lab-grown tumors predict treatment outcomes in landmark study

Researchers have grown tumors in the lab to accurately predict which drugs will work for people with bowel cancer—before they begin treatment.

Feb 2, 2024

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Gene editing precisely repairs immune cells

Some hereditary genetic defects cause an exaggerated immune response that can be fatal. Using the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool, such defects can be corrected, thus normalizing the immune response, as researchers led by Klaus ...

Feb 2, 2024

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Saturday, Feb 03

Researchers identify protein linked to metastasis in pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is the No. 3 cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, and only 12% of patients survive five years after being diagnosed. Severe pancreatic cancer is associated with metastasis, and it is this ...

Feb 3, 2024

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Brain boosters from exercise and diet

Studies show that physical activity is actually a mental health exercise. One article that states just 15 minutes of walking, especially in the out-of-doors, can boost mood and reduce feelings of depression.

Feb 3, 2024

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Physical activity weakly associated with better late-life cognition

Physical activity is associated with better late-life cognition, but the association is weak, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online Feb. 1 in JAMA Network Open.

Feb 3, 2024

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Can honey help with coughs?

Coughs due to respiratory infections such as colds are common this time of year. An effective treatment for a disruptive cough might be sitting in your kitchen pantry.

Feb 3, 2024

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Cape Verde is the third African country to eliminate malaria

Cape Verde has been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization.

Feb 3, 2024

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The fight over vaping: Lobbyists, campaigners clash before summit

Does vaping offer an opportunity for smokers to kick their deadly tobacco habit, or pose a vast new health threat to the world's young people?

Feb 3, 2024

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CDC reports the number of acute flaccid myelitis cases remained low in 2022

Despite an increase in enterovirus (EV)-D68 circulation in the United States in 2022, the number of cases of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) remained low, according to research published in the Feb. 1 issue of the U.S. Centers ...

Feb 3, 2024

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Sunday, Feb 04

US patient 'happy again' after brain implant treats epilepsy and OCD

American Amber Pearson used to wash her hands until they bled, terrified by the idea of contamination from everyday items, a debilitating result of her obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

Feb 4, 2024

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Alzheimer's may have once spread from person to person, but the risk of that happening today is incredibly low

An article published this week in the journal Nature Medicine documents what is believed to be the first evidence that Alzheimer's disease can be transmitted from person to person.

Feb 4, 2024

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Playing a musical instrument or singing in a choir may boost your brain

Generations of parents have told their children to practice their musical instruments. Parents have good reason to keep on top of their children's musical education, since learning an instrument is not only associated with ...

Feb 4, 2024

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Meet your gut microbes: Lactobacillus brevis—a fermentation superstar

Fermentation, one of the oldest food production and preservation techniques, has seen a huge revival in recent years. From craft beers and kombucha to yogurt, sauerkraut and pickles, fermentation is central to producing these ...

Feb 4, 2024

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Brazil sees dengue cases quadruple ahead of vaccine drive

The number of dengue fever cases in Brazil since January 1 is four times higher than the same period last year, government data showed Saturday, ahead of the launch of a vaccination campaign.

Feb 4, 2024

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Scientists recreate alveolar epithelium in a lab to understand how polluted air can affect your health

Even today, in a world increasingly powered by renewable energy and clean technologies, air pollution poses a real risk to human health. In the UK alone, it is estimated to be responsible for 28,000 to 36,000 deaths every ...

Feb 4, 2024

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Record number of Californians visiting emergency rooms for dog bites

Those pandemic puppies are growing up to be a public health concern. The latest California data shows increased rates of emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and deaths from dog bites, with new records set after COVID ...

Feb 4, 2024

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