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Monday, Nov 13

Early-life stress changes more genes in the brain than a head injury

A surprising thing happened when researchers began exploring whether early-life stress compounds the effects of a childhood head injury on health and behavior later in life. In an animal study, stress changed the activation ...

Nov 13, 2023

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AI faces look more real than actual human face: Study

White faces generated by artificial intelligence (AI) now appear more real than human faces, according to new research led by experts at The Australian National University (ANU).

Nov 13, 2023

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New compound outperforms pain drug by indirectly targeting calcium channels

A compound—one of 27 million screened in a library of potential new drugs—reversed four types of chronic pain in animal studies, according to new research led by NYU College of Dentistry's Pain Research Center and published ...

Nov 13, 2023

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Semaglutide reduces cardiovascular events by 20% in overweight or obese adults who don't have diabetes: Trial

Findings from a multi-center, international clinical trial reported by a Cleveland Clinic physician show that semaglutide reduced cardiovascular events by 20% in adults with overweight or obesity and established cardiovascular ...

Nov 13, 2023

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Trial shows a single dose of an experimental therapy reduces lipoprotein(a) by more than 94% for nearly a year

Findings from a Phase I trial reported by a Cleveland Clinic physician show that a single dose of an experimental therapy produced greater than 94% reductions in blood levels of lipoprotein(a), a key driver of heart disease ...

Nov 13, 2023

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New study sheds light on how our brains perceive—or fail to perceive—what we see

A new study in Nature Neuroscience on 'visual masking' sheds light on how we 'unsee' things and points to how conscious perception is generated in the brain.

Nov 13, 2023

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Study finds melatonin use soaring among youth

Nearly one in five school-aged children and preteens now take melatonin for sleep, and some parents routinely give the hormone to preschoolers, according to new research from the University of Colorado Boulder published Nov. ...

Nov 13, 2023

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Tuesday, Nov 14

Study: When we see what others do, our brain sees not what we see, but what we expect

When we engage in social interactions, like shaking hands or having a conversation, our observation of other people's actions is crucial. But what exactly happens in our brain during this process: how do the different brain ...

Nov 14, 2023

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Exercise at consistent times could realign body clock for better skeletal health and performance, scientists suggest

Consistent daily patterns of exercise and rest can synchronize the local body clocks associated with joints and spine with the brain clock, potentially helping individuals to maintain skeletal health, improve athletic performance ...

Nov 14, 2023

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Researcher helps solve 60-year mystery inside heart

One University of Kentucky (UK) researcher has helped solve a 60-year-old mystery about one of the body's most vital organs: The heart.

Nov 14, 2023

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CAR T cell therapies may lead to reactivation of childhood viral infections

Research led by the Department of Pathology at Stanford University, California, has found that chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR T) cell therapy can potentially result in a reactivation of human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) by CAR ...

Nov 14, 2023 report

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Scientists invent single rapid test for both HIV and TB

Researchers at Tulane have developed a new and rapid test that can detect both HIV and tuberculosis at the same time with just a small amount of blood.

Nov 14, 2023

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Disrupting a single gene could improve CAR T cell immunotherapy, new study shows

CAR T cell therapy, a powerful type of immunotherapy, has begun to revolutionize cancer treatment. Pioneered at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), the therapy involves engineering a patient's T cells so they recognize ...

Nov 14, 2023

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Deferred clamping of umbilical cord reduces risk of death in premature babies by at least a third, suggest two studies

Waiting for two minutes or longer to clamp the umbilical cord of a premature baby likely reduces the risk of death soon after birth, compared with immediately clamping the cord or waiting a shorter time, according to two ...

Nov 14, 2023

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Wednesday, Nov 15

Neuroscientists engineer a protein that enhances memory to respond to anti-aging drug

Neuroscientists at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the Catholic University, Rome, and the Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS have genetically modified a molecule, the protein LIMK1, which is ...

Nov 15, 2023

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New 'patch' uses natural body motion to fix disk herniation

A new biologic "patch" that is activated by a person's natural motion could be the key to fixing herniated disks in people's backs, according to researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania ...

Nov 15, 2023

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Study unveils similarities between the auditory pathway and deep learning models for processing speech

The human auditory pathway is a highly sophisticated biological system that includes both physical structures and brain regions specialized in the perception and processing of sounds. The sounds that humans pick up through ...

Nov 15, 2023 feature

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Study reveals the critical role of microglia in human brain development

An international team of scientists has uncovered the vital role of microglia, the immune cells in the brain that acts as its dedicated defense team, in early human brain development. By incorporating microglia into lab-grown ...

Nov 15, 2023

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New studies of brain activity explain benefits of electroconvulsive therapy

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), formerly known as electroshock therapy, involves inducing a brief seizure in the brain using controlled doses of electricity. While ECT is highly effective for certain mental illnesses, particularly ...

Nov 15, 2023

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Scientists identify T-cell differentiation nodes to improve cancer-killing

T cells are the key immune system component involved in killing cancer. Tumors produce signals that turn off these T cells, partially by forcing them to progressively differentiate (mature) into a hypofunctional state known ...

Nov 15, 2023

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Can gene expression predict if a brain tumor is likely to grow back?

Doctors often prescribe radiation along with surgery to treat a brain tumor called meningioma that originates in the protective membranes surrounding the brain. But side effects from radiation can be serious, including memory ...

Nov 15, 2023

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Thursday, Nov 16

Study finds vitamin B12 is a key player in cellular reprogramming and tissue regeneration

Vitamin B12 is a well-known micronutrient that has long been acknowledged for its essential role in maintaining nerve function, supporting red blood cell production, and facilitating DNA synthesis, all vital processes for ...

Nov 16, 2023

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Discovery of an antibody that stimulates the immune system to eliminate cancer cells

Major work led by Dr. André Veillette's team at the Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal (IRCM), in collaboration with a group of researchers, and just published in Nature Immunology, managed to identify a previously ...

Nov 16, 2023

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When cells touch, their genetics change: A new front in understanding cancer

The cells that make up our bodies are constantly communicating with each other, sometimes directly by physical touch. These interactions allow cells to respond to their neighbors, adapt to their surrounding environment and ...

Nov 16, 2023

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Pancreatic cancer discovery opens the door for new clinical trial

Pancreatic cancer is tricky to manage because it spreads easily and early, and the tumors have a unique biological makeup. But, researchers made a breakthrough by learning about the genetic changes that occur during tumor ...

Nov 16, 2023

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Lab-grown 'small blood vessels' point to potential treatment for major cause of stroke and vascular dementia

Cambridge scientists have grown small blood vessel-like models in the lab and used them to show how damage to the scaffolding that supports these vessels can cause them to leak, leading to conditions such as vascular dementia ...

Nov 16, 2023

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Researchers identify brain center responsible for responses to rapid temperature change

We've all heard it: Put a frog in boiling water, and it will jump out. But put the same frog in lukewarm water and heat it gradually, and you'll cook the frog. Often used as a metaphor for the unhurried and stubborn response ...

Nov 16, 2023

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How a mutation in microglia elevates Alzheimer's risk

A rare but potent genetic mutation that alters a protein in the brain's immune cells, known as microglia, can give people as much as a three-fold greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. A new study by researchers ...

Nov 16, 2023

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Friday, Nov 17

Nanoplastics promote conditions for Parkinson's across various lab models, study shows

Nanoplastics interact with a particular protein that is naturally found in the brain, creating changes linked to Parkinson's disease and some types of dementia.

Nov 17, 2023

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Following a Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of cognitive decline in older people: Study

Old people who follow a Mediterranean diet are at a lower risk of cognitive decline, according to a study published in the journal Molecular Nutrition and Food Research. The study provides new evidence for a better understanding ...

Nov 17, 2023

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Researchers introduce genome-based imaging for medical diagnostics

Imaging techniques such as computed tomography (CT) or positron emission tomography (PET) are indispensable today for the diagnosis and localization of many diseases. A newly developed procedure now enables PET to be used ...

Nov 17, 2023

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Study reveals surprising link between malnutrition and rising antibiotic resistance

University of B.C. researchers have uncovered startling connections between micronutrient deficiencies and the composition of gut microbiomes in early life that could help explain why resistance to antibiotics has been rising ...

Nov 17, 2023

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Study identifies the top three genes responsible for traumatic brain injury complications

The severity of traumatic brain injury (TBI) has been underscored in the last decade as doctors seek to understand its role in neurological diseases like chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a progressive and fatal brain ...

Nov 17, 2023

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Unraveling the secrets of neurodegenerative diseases, one protein at a time

Proteins misfolding and clumping together, a process known as aggregation, is a key feature seen in several neurological conditions, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.

Nov 17, 2023

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First human clinical trial for pill-sized device that monitors breathing from the gut

Scientists have developed an ingestible device that can safely monitor vital signs like breathing and heart rate from inside humans. The tool, described November 17 in the journal Device, has the potential to provide accessible ...

Nov 17, 2023

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Saturday, Nov 18

Researchers develop potential glaucoma treatment strategy to guide stem cells to the retina

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide, and vision loss, due to the loss of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs), cannot currently be reversed with any treatment. Some studies have looked at replacing RGCs ...

Nov 18, 2023

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Creative minds are vulnerable to mental illness—but magicians escape the curse

Can you think of a comedian, actor, poet or writer who suffered from mental illness? Maybe the actor Robin Williams or comedian Stephen Fry came to your mind. Perhaps it was the writer Virginia Woolf. All three have had well-documented ...

Nov 18, 2023

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First asthma-linked death highlights hazards at marijuana-processing plants

A young woman working at a Massachusetts cannabis-processing facility who developed new-onset asthma and later died of a fatal asthma attack is the first such fatality in the burgeoning industry, a new report finds.

Nov 18, 2023

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Lung cancer cells' 'memories' suggest new strategy for improving treatment

A new understanding of lung cancer cells' "memories" suggests a new strategy for improving treatment, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) researchers have found.

Nov 18, 2023

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Salmonella in cantaloupes sickens dozens in 15 states, U.S. health officials say

U.S. health officials are warning consumers not to eat certain whole and cut cantaloupes and pre-cut fruit products linked to an outbreak of salmonella poisoning.

Nov 18, 2023

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New treatment modality may reduce obesity in schizophrenia patients

In individuals with schizophrenia, accelerated continuous theta burst stimulation (cTBS) seems promising for treating obesity, according to a study published online Oct. 31 in Schizophrenia Bulletin.

Nov 18, 2023

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Two new studies point to the promise of gene therapy for high cholesterol

Two new gene-editing treatments that target dangerously high levels of cholesterol in people with a genetic predisposition to the condition were found safe and effective in new, groundbreaking research.

Nov 18, 2023

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Sunday, Nov 19

Study identifies familial germline EGFR T790M variant in lung cancer

A new familial lung cancer caused by an inherited mutation in EGFR has been described in a study published online Oct. 23 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Nov 19, 2023

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Viral TikTok raises concerns about a commonly prescribed contraceptive. What you need to know

A viral TikTok video by online influencer Morgan Roos has panicked some users of a commonly prescribed injectable contraceptive called Depo-Provera. In the video, Roos said she was shocked to learn the contraceptive she had ...

Nov 19, 2023

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