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Monday, Oct 14

Scientists discover unexpected link between genes involved in human brain evolution and developmental disorders

The human brain's remarkably prolonged development is unique among mammals and is thought to contribute to our advanced learning abilities. Disruptions in this process may explain certain neurodevelopmental diseases.

Oct 14, 2024

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Researchers create 'mini brains' to model Lewy body dementia and pinpoint treatments

Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that shares traits with both Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease but can be more difficult to diagnose. Symptoms can include hallucinations, movement ...

Oct 14, 2024

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Humans can distinguish odors with millisecond precision, study shows

When we inhale, airborne chemicals enter our nose, creating the "odor" we detect. These chemicals are then expelled when we exhale. Each breath lasts 3–5 seconds, which seems to limit how quickly we can perceive odors. ...

Oct 14, 2024

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Vagus nerve stimulation enhances perceptual learning in mice, study suggests

Recent neuroscience studies have been investigating how the stimulation of some nerves, particularly the vagus nerve, using electrical pulses affects neural activity in the mammalian brain. The vagus nerve, the longest cranial ...

Oct 14, 2024 feature

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Gene therapy that converts omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids in the body could combat effects of childhood obesity

According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 20% of children and teens are considered obese. Research shows it can have a dramatic impact on a variety of health conditions, including arthritis, heart conditions and ...

Oct 14, 2024

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Both low and high folate levels during pregnancy linked to increased heart defects in babies

Pregnant women with either low or excessively high levels of folate in their blood may face a greater risk of their children developing congenital heart disease, according to a study from Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, ...

Oct 14, 2024 report

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Clinical trials confirm zolbetuximab's efficacy in gastric cancer

In Germany, around 17,000 people are diagnosed with gastric cancer every year. The disease is one of the leading causes of tumor-related deaths. This is due to late diagnosis and the rapid spread of tumor cells throughout ...

Oct 14, 2024

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Tuesday, Oct 15

Study suggests around 40% of postmenopausal hormone positive breast cancers are linked to excess body fat

Around 40% of postmenopausal hormone positive breast cancer cases may be linked to excess body fat, suggests Spanish research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.

Oct 15, 2024

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Bursts of exercise boost cognitive function, neuroscientists find

Decades of exercise research data support the common view that steady workouts over the long haul produce not only physical benefits but also improved brain function. But what about single bursts of exercise? A team of scientists ...

Oct 15, 2024

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No evidence for belief that nut allergens spread through aircraft ventilation systems, say experts

There is no evidence for the commonly held belief that nut allergens can be spread through aircraft ventilation systems, say allergy and aviation medicine specialists in an evidence review published in the Archives of Disease ...

Oct 15, 2024

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Holotomography allows for real-time observation of organoids

Organoids, which are 3D miniature organs that mimic the structure and function of human organs, play an essential role in disease research and drug development. A Korean research team has overcome the limitations of existing ...

Oct 15, 2024

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In depth analysis explains why preschoolers are less likely to develop severe COVID-19

Five years ago, at the outset of the coronavirus pandemic, a phenomenon became abundantly clear: Preschool-age children rarely developed severe cases of COVID-19.

Oct 15, 2024 feature

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Innovative tactile technology helps hearing-impaired individuals by enhancing external spatial positions and movement

A team of researchers from the Ivcher Institute for Brain, Cognition, and Technology (BCT Institute) at Reichman University (Herzliya, Israel) has identified a significant deficit in auditory spatial perception among hearing ...

Oct 15, 2024

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Older adults keep their cool: Study finds age may moderate emotional responses to heat

When the outside temperatures rise, people tend to lose their cool. That connection is well known, but a Washington State University-led study found that emotional responses to heat are highly individualized and only one ...

Oct 15, 2024

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Wednesday, Oct 16

High-potency cannabis use is tied to epigenetic changes, study suggests

A study published in Molecular Psychiatry is the first to suggest that the use of high-potency cannabis leaves a distinct mark on DNA, providing valuable insights into the biological impact of cannabis use. High-potency cannabis ...

Oct 16, 2024

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Are dental practices out of control in the United States?

A series of recently published opinions and letters in JAMA Internal Medicine present varying perspectives on the current state of US dental care all emphasize the need for evidence-based practices and changes in economic ...

Oct 16, 2024 report

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New type of insulin that switches on and off could help diabetics avoid sudden drops in blood sugar levels

A modified insulin that can prevent sudden drops in blood sugar has been demonstrated in laboratory experiments and animal models, reports a paper in Nature. This could provide a more flexible way to supplement insulin for ...

Oct 16, 2024

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Standing more may not reduce cardiovascular disease risk, could increase circulatory issues

Standing has gained popularity among people looking to offset the harms of a sedentary lifestyle often caused by spending long days sitting in front of the computer, television or driving wheel. Standing desks have become ...

Oct 16, 2024

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COVID study reveals virus-induced inflammation during pregnancy, redefines vertical transmission

A new Cleveland Clinic-led study published in The EMBO Journal shows that mild and asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections can trigger immune responses in a pregnant individual that may cause serious inflammatory responses in ...

Oct 16, 2024

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Challenging current understanding, study reveals rapid release of dopamine not needed for initiating movement

The chemical messenger dopamine is an essential catalyst that fuels activities and behaviors ranging from movement to cognition and learning. However, neuroscientists have long debated whether these functions rely on rapid ...

Oct 16, 2024

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Immunotherapy boosts survival of advanced Hodgkin lymphoma in clinical trial

A treatment that rallies the immune system to destroy cancer raised the survival rate for advanced Hodgkin lymphoma patients to a remarkable 92%, suggesting a new standard therapy for the disease. The New England Journal ...

Oct 16, 2024

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Thursday, Oct 17

Neuroscientists discover a mechanism that can reactivate dormant neural stem cells

An international team of neuroscientists, led by Duke-NUS Medical School, have uncovered a mechanism that controls the reactivation of neural stem cells, which are crucial for repairing and regenerating brain cells.

Oct 17, 2024

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Study shows playing video games may improve cognitive performance

Playing video games may boost your cognitive abilities and exercise can play a role in improving your mental health, but not the other way around, a large-scale study has found.

Oct 17, 2024

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People regularly experiencing brighter nights and darker days have higher mortality risk, suggests study

A team of biologists, medical researchers and sleep specialists from several institutions in Australia, the U.S. and the U.K. has found that people who regularly experience brighter nights and/or darker days tend to have ...

Oct 17, 2024 report

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COVID-19 linked to type 2 diabetes onset in children

Pediatric patients aged 10 to 19 years old diagnosed with COVID-19 have a higher risk of new-onset type 2 diabetes within six months compared to those diagnosed with other respiratory infections, according to researchers ...

Oct 17, 2024 report

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Afraid of spiders? Heights? Public speaking? They activate different parts of the brain, research finds

What scares you the most? Maybe it's teetering precariously on the ledge of a skyscraper; perhaps it's a giant, hairy tarantula crawling across your laptop keyboard. Maybe it's giving a wedding toast and telling a joke that ...

Oct 17, 2024

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A man lived to old age without knowing he may have had 3 penises

Do you really know what you look like on the inside? Most people do not, and usually it takes surgery or medical imaging to take a look while we are still alive.

Oct 17, 2024

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Increased autism risk linked to Y chromosome, study finds

Increased risk for autism appears to be linked to the Y chromosome, a Geisinger Health System study has found, offering a new explanation for the greater prevalence of autism in males. The results are published in Nature ...

Oct 17, 2024

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Friday, Oct 18

Researchers identify molecular mechanism that could help design future therapies to treat Alzheimer's disease

A research team at the Institute of Neurosciences of the University of Barcelona (UBneuro) has led a study describing a new molecular mechanism that affects RNA processing and alters the process of protein synthesis in the ...

Oct 18, 2024

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Learning without feedback: Neuroscientist helps uncover the influence of unsupervised learning on humans and machines

Imagine a child visiting a farm and seeing sheep and goats for the first time. Their parent points out which is what, helping the child learn to distinguish between the two. But what happens when the child does not have that ...

Oct 18, 2024

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Discovery of how liver flushes cholesterol from body could lead to better cardiovascular disease treatments

A new discovery about how the liver flushes cholesterol from the body could lead to more effective treatments for cardiovascular disease—the leading cause of death worldwide.

Oct 18, 2024

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Innovative surgical technique makes combined face and whole-eye transplantation a reality

An explanation of how an NYU Langone Health surgical team performed the world's first combined face and whole-eye transplantation was presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2024 in San Francisco, ...

Oct 18, 2024

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Powerful new analyses could improve breast cancer risk assessment on a massive scale

Imagine that you have a history of breast cancer in your family, and you want a better idea of what your personal risk is. You consult your physician, and they recommend that you test to see if you have a genetic variant ...

Oct 18, 2024

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Genetic mapping study uncovers four main categories of cancer drug resistance mutations

All cancer mutations that cause drug resistance fall into one of four categories. New research has detailed each type, helping to uncover targets for drug development and identify potential effective second-line therapies.

Oct 18, 2024

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In vitro model helps show why breast cancer spreads to bone

Researchers from Tampere University, Finland, and Izmir Institute of Technology, Turkey, have developed an in vitro cancer model to investigate why breast cancer spreads to bone. Their findings hold promise for advancing ...

Oct 18, 2024

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Saturday, Oct 19

Glucose metabolism drives embryonic development in mice, study reveals

Yale University researchers have discovered that glucose metabolism plays a critical role in guiding the early development of mouse embryos, revealing that specific metabolic pathways regulate essential cell signaling during ...

Oct 19, 2024 report

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Meta-analysis reveals minimal cognitive gains from antipsychotic drugs

A systematic review and network meta-analysis of 68 studies has found no clear evidence that any specific antipsychotic significantly improves cognitive function in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders compared ...

Oct 19, 2024 report

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Large study finds prolonged fasting for multiple orthopedic surgeries raises risk of malnutrition, worse outcomes

People who have multiple orthopedic surgeries during the same hospital stay are more likely to suffer malnutrition due to repeated or prolonged fasting, which can slow recovery and increase the risk of death, according to ...

Oct 19, 2024

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Dietary restriction or good genes: New study tries to unpick which has a greater impact on lifespan

As people who research aging like to quip, the best thing you can do to increase how long you live is to pick good parents. After all, it has long been recognized that longer-lived people tend to have longer-lived parents ...

Oct 19, 2024

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Study shows long-term, low-dose antiviral treatment benefits patients with eye disease and pain from shingles

Long-term, low-dose antiviral treatment reduces the risk for potentially vision-damaging bouts of inflammation and infection, as well as pain, which occur when shingles affects the eye, according to new research presented ...

Oct 19, 2024

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Routine blood test can identify laboring women at risk for preeclampsia, prompt interventions to protect mom and baby

A simple blood test could help doctors identify women in labor who are at risk for preeclampsia—a leading cause of maternal death—and take precautions to prevent it, according to research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY ...

Oct 19, 2024

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World cholera vaccine stockpile empty: WHO

There are no more oral cholera vaccines left in the global stockpile, the World Health Organization said Friday, with the shortage jeopardizing work to stop the disease's spread.

Oct 19, 2024

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Sunday, Oct 20

Study explores how acoustic elements influence perceptions of music being out of tune

When we listen to a song or musical performance, out-of-tune singers or instruments are generally perceived as unpleasant for listeners. While it is well-established that mistuning can reduce the enjoyment of music, the processes ...

Oct 20, 2024 feature

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Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs may reduce the risk of postoperative delirium

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, may help reduce patients' risk of postoperative delirium, according to a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2024 annual meeting.

Oct 20, 2024

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Alzheimer's disease may damage the brain in two phases

Alzheimer's disease may damage the brain in two distinct phases, based on new research using sophisticated brain mapping tools. According to researchers who discovered this new view, the first, early phase happens slowly ...

Oct 20, 2024

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Stanford psychologist behind the controversial "Stanford Prison Experiment" dies at 91

Philip G. Zimbardo, the psychologist behind the controversial "Stanford Prison Experiment" that was intended to examine the psychological experiences of imprisonment, has died. He was 91.

Oct 20, 2024

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Black, Asian, Hispanic trauma patients less likely to get lifesaving helicopter transport, finds first-of-its-kind study

Severely injured Black, Asian and Hispanic children and adults are less likely than white patients to receive critical helicopter ambulance services, which can make the difference between life and death, according to a study ...

Oct 20, 2024

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WHO certifies Egypt as malaria-free

Egypt was certified as malaria-free on Sunday, with the World Health Organization calling the achievement "truly historic" and the culmination of nearly a century of work to stamp out the disease.

Oct 20, 2024

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Easy-to-use tool helps screen for anxiety, depression in children having surgery

A new, computerized, mental health assessment tool may allow doctors to quickly identify children experiencing anxiety or depression before surgery, suggests new research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2024 annual meeting. ...

Oct 20, 2024

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