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Top news stories for the week 37

Monday, Sep 11

'Inverse vaccine' shows potential to treat multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases

A new type of vaccine developed by researchers at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) has shown in the lab setting that it can completely reverse autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis, ...

Sep 11, 2023

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Blood test for chronic fatigue syndrome found to be 91% accurate

An international team of medical researchers has announced the development of a blood test for chronic fatigue syndrome. The test is reportedly 91% accurate. In their paper published in the journal Advanced Science, the group ...

Sep 11, 2023 report

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Hobbies linked to lower depression levels among older people

Having a hobby is linked to fewer depressive symptoms and higher levels of happiness, self-reported health and life satisfaction among people aged 65 and over, and this holds true across 16 countries on three continents, ...

Sep 11, 2023

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The human lipidome reveals new indicators of health, disease and aging

The sequencing of the human genome promised a revolution in medicine, but scientists soon realized that a genetic blueprint alone does not show the body in action. That required understanding the proteome—all the proteins, ...

Sep 11, 2023

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Preschoolers show cultural differences in generosity, competitiveness

In a set of sharing experiments, Spanish-speaking Latino preschoolers were more likely to choose options that would be more generous to others, even over a more equal sharing choice.

Sep 11, 2023

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Healthy lifestyle can help prevent depression: New research may explain why

A healthy lifestyle that involves moderate alcohol consumption, a healthy diet, regular physical activity, healthy sleep and frequent social connection, while avoiding smoking and too much sedentary behavior, reduces the ...

Sep 11, 2023

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Discovery of protein-protein interaction lays foundation for future glioblastoma therapy

The discovery of a previously unknown molecular target has inspired what may become a therapeutic breakthrough for people with glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive brain cancer.

Sep 11, 2023

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Tuesday, Sep 12

Turmeric may be as good for treating indigestion as omeprazole

A natural compound found in the culinary spice turmeric may be as effective as omeprazole—a drug used to curb excess stomach acid—for treating indigestion symptoms, suggests the first study of its kind, published online ...

Sep 12, 2023

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Engineered probiotic can 'sense' inflammatory bowel disease

Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed an engineered probiotic capable of detecting inflammatory bowel disease, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Sep 12, 2023

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Targeted ultrasound can change brain functions for up to an hour after intervention

The targeted use of ultrasound technology can bring about significant changes in brain function that could pave the way towards treatment of conditions such as depression, addiction, or anxiety, a new study suggests.

Sep 12, 2023

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Large amounts of sedentary time linked with higher risk of dementia in older adults, study shows

Adults aged 60 and older who spend more time engaging in sedentary behaviors like sitting while watching TV or driving may be at increased risk of developing dementia, according to a new study by USC and University of Arizona ...

Sep 12, 2023

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Your body's own cannabinoid molecules may calm you during stress

When you are under stress, your brain may release its own cannabinoid molecules to calm you down, activating the same brain receptors as THC derived from cannabis plants.

Sep 12, 2023

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Lead poisoning causes far more death, IQ loss than thought: study

Lead poisoning has a far greater impact on global health than previously thought, potentially contributing to over five million deaths a year and posing a similar threat to air pollution, modeling research suggested Tuesday.

Sep 12, 2023

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Multi-omic integration of hypertension reveals potential effector genes

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London, UK, have traced hypertension to its genetic sources. In a paper, "Integration of genetic fine-mapping and multi-omics data reveals candidate effector genes for hypertension," ...

Sep 12, 2023 report

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Wednesday, Sep 13

Scientists uncover COVID's weakness: Without key proteins, virus cannot infect people

New UC Riverside research has revealed COVID's Achilles heel—its dependence on key human proteins for its replication—which can be used to prevent the virus from making people sick.

Sep 13, 2023

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Cleaning products emit hundreds of hazardous chemicals, new study finds

A study by Environmental Working Group scientists has found unsettling details about the potential health risks of common household cleaning products.

Sep 13, 2023

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Gut bacteria key to fighting colorectal cancer, study suggests

Metabolites produced by gut bacteria during digestion can be used to trigger an immune response against colorectal cancer cells, according to new University of Alberta research, published in Frontiers in Immunology, that ...

Sep 13, 2023

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Exploring the activity patterns of distinct hippocampal interneuron types during odor-guided spatial navigation

The hippocampus is a crucial brain region known to support the processing and storage of higher-level information, in the form of memories. In addition to allowing humans and animals to recall events that happened in the ...

Sep 13, 2023 feature

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Scientists identify a protein on cancer cells that supports the immune response against tumors

Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) identify a new and surprising function of a membrane protein on the surface of cancer cells: It supports and stabilizes an important "co-stimulatory" factor that enhances ...

Sep 13, 2023

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Certain proteins in breast milk found to be essential for a baby's healthy gut

More than 320 million years of mammalian evolution has adapted breast milk to meet all the physiological needs of babies: It contains not only nutrients, but also hormones, antimicrobials, digestive enzymes, and growth factors. ...

Sep 13, 2023

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World-first AI foundation model for eye care to supercharge global efforts to prevent blindness

Researchers at Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that has the potential to not only identify sight-threatening eye diseases but also predict general ...

Sep 13, 2023

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Thursday, Sep 14

New trial suggests that N-acetylglucosamine restores neurological function in multiple sclerosis patients

UCI researchers have found that a simple sugar, N-acetylglucosamine, reduces multiple inflammation and neurodegeneration markers in people who suffer from multiple sclerosis (MS). In addition, they also found this dietary ...

Sep 14, 2023

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Neural model shows evolution wired human brains to act like supercomputers

Scientists have confirmed that human brains are naturally wired to perform advanced calculations, much like a high-powered computer, to make sense of the world through a process known as Bayesian inference.

Sep 14, 2023

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Study pinpoints specialized gut immune cells that can limit progression of inflammatory bowel disease

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, King's College London and Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust have characterized a specialized type of immune cell, which plays a key role in protecting and repairing the ...

Sep 14, 2023

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Researchers find preclinical evidence that a nasal immunotherapy may help treat Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's is a debilitating neurodegenerative and neuroinflammatory disease that is difficult to treat. Most existing therapies target the buildup of amyloid beta (Aβ) plaques in the brain, which requires early intervention ...

Sep 14, 2023

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Bisphenol A detected in almost all Europeans: report

Bisphenol A (BPA), a hormone-disrupting chemical used in food packaging, is present in almost all Europeans' bodies, posing a potential health risk, the European Environment Agency said Thursday.

Sep 14, 2023

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Researchers identify important new signaling molecule involved in vascular health

In the 25 years since the Nobel Prize was awarded for discovering the role that nitric oxide (NO) plays in the cardiovascular system, researchers have been racing to learn more about how this mysterious signaling molecule ...

Sep 14, 2023

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New SARS-CoV-2 variant Eris on the rise, study shows

As a result of vaccination or infection, our immune system produces antibodies that attach to the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2, preventing the virus from entering and replicating within cells. In response, the virus develops ...

Sep 14, 2023

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Friday, Sep 15

Newly discovered trigger of Parkinson's upends common beliefs

A new Northwestern Medicine study challenges a common belief in what triggers Parkinson's disease.

Sep 15, 2023

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Study sheds light on the specific characteristics of people with OCD

Who hasn't had a thought they can't get out of their mind? Or had a random or inappropriate idea pop into their head? Or felt compelled to double-check and triple-check that the front door is locked? Such intrusive thoughts ...

Sep 15, 2023

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Overeating and addiction may have roots in early human brain evolution and prosocial behaviors

Research led by the Department of Anthropology and School of Biomedical Sciences, Kent State University, Ohio, has investigated neuropeptide Y innervation in an area of the brain called the nucleus accumbens of various primate ...

Sep 15, 2023 report

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Ion channel linked to brain inflammation identified

Northwestern Medicine investigators have identified how a calcium channel in the nervous system contributes to brain inflammation, according to a study published in Nature Communications.

Sep 15, 2023

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Study unveils a neural mechanism involved in terminating decisions

During decision-making, the human brain essentially accumulates useful information and weighs options until it has enough evidence to choose. Past studies showed that choice-relevant evidence is accumulated in specific parts ...

Sep 15, 2023 feature

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Living in a disadvantaged neighborhood affects food choices, weight gain and the microstructure of the brain: Study

You are what you eat, according to the adage. But it's not just the body that's impacted. According to research from UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, living in a disadvantaged neighborhood can affect food choices, weight ...

Sep 15, 2023

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Scientists take next big step in understanding genetics of schizophrenia

Genetically speaking, we are individuals different from each other because of slight variations in our DNA sequences—so-called genetic variants—some of which have dramatic effects we can see and comprehend, from the color ...

Sep 15, 2023

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Saturday, Sep 16

Can a vitamin transform natural killer cells into a cancer therapy? Scientists think the answer is yes

Cancer patients appeared to benefit from natural killer cells obtained from donors in an experimental method of treating cancer that involved an aggressive army of immune system fighters endowed with the ability to home in ...

Sep 16, 2023 feature

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Moderna reveals new highly targeted COVID-19 vaccine mRNA-1283

Moderna has developed a new and improved version of its COVID-19 vaccine. The unique formulation (mRNA-1283) reduces the vaccine's content from the full-length SARS-CoV-2 spike protein to a narrowly focused encoding of just ...

Sep 16, 2023 report

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Neonatal kidney transplantation offers new hope in the organ shortage crisis, study shows

New research, presented at the European Society for Organ Transplantation (ESOT) Congress 2023, demonstrates that neonatal kidney transplantation can offer a 'game-changing' solution to the pressing organ shortage crisis.

Sep 16, 2023

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Prescribing just a few opioid tablets to patients discharged from emergency departments can ease pain but prevent misuse

Half of patients discharged from the emergency department need only five tablets or fewer of morphine 5mg or an equivalent opioid pain killer, according to new research presented at the European Emergency Medicine Congress.

Sep 16, 2023

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Islet transplantation boosts long-term survival in kidney transplant recipients with type 1 diabetes

Islet transplantation significantly reduces the risk of transplantation failure and enhances life expectancy in individuals with type 1 diabetes who undergo kidney transplantation, a new study has revealed.

Sep 16, 2023

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Choking hazard spurs recall of bath toys sold at target

If you have a Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kit, a child's toy made by Buffalo Games and sold exclusively at Target, throw it out.

Sep 16, 2023

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Sunday, Sep 17

It's time to start preparing against flu, RSV & COVID-19

Kids are back in school and it's time to think about viruses, for both yourself and them.

Sep 17, 2023

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Psychedelic drug MDMA eases PTSD symptoms in a study that paves the way for possible US approval

The psychedelic drug MDMA can reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, researchers reported in a new study published Thursday.

Sep 17, 2023

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Rural hospitals are closing maternity wards. People are seeking options to give birth closer to home

Alisha Alderson placed her folded clothes and everything she needed for the last month of her pregnancy in various suitcases. She never imagined she would have to leave the comfort of her home in rural eastern Oregon just ...

Sep 17, 2023

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WHO calls on China for 'full access' for COVID investigators: FT

The head of the World Health Organization told the Financial Times he was ready to send a new mission of experts to China to investigate the origins of COVID-19.

Sep 17, 2023

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Women less likely than men to be given CPR in public places, research finds

Bystanders are less likely to give cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to women than men, particularly if the emergency takes place in a public area, according to research presented at the European Emergency Medicine Congress. ...

Sep 17, 2023

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Transfer of aging: New drug class prevents key aging mechanism in organ transplants

A novel study has shown that Senolytics, a new class of drugs, have the potential to prevent the transfer of senescence, a key mechanism of aging, and the associated physical and cognitive impairments in recipients of older ...

Sep 17, 2023

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Ultrasound scans by doctors in emergency departments to diagnose deep vein thrombosis halve patients' stay

If doctors in hospital emergency departments are trained to carry out ultrasound on patients with suspected deep vein thrombosis (DVT), they can nearly halve the time the patients spend in these departments.

Sep 17, 2023

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