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Scientists unravel genetic basis for neurodegenerative disorders that affect vision
Led by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a team of scientists has uncovered the complex molecular mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative disorders linked to the gene PNPLA6, which encompass a range ...
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Scientists want to know how the smells of nature benefit our health
Spending time in nature is good for us. Studies have shown that contact with nature can lift our well-being by affecting emotions, influencing thoughts, reducing stress and improving physical health. Even brief exposure to ...
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Bluetooth tracking devices provide new view into care home quality
Wearable Bluetooth devices can shed light on the care that residents of care homes are receiving and which residents are most in need of social contact, according to a new study published this week in the open-access journal ...
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Wearing face masks did not reduce risk of COVID infection after first omicron wave, research suggests
New research from the University of East Anglia has found that wearing face masks did not lower the risk of COVID infection following the initial surge of the omicron variant.
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Researchers find microplastics in canine and human testicular tissue
University of New Mexico researchers have detected significant concentrations of microplastics in the testicular tissue of both humans and dogs, adding to growing concern about their possible effect on human reproductive ...
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Study finds H5N1 virus from 2022 mink outbreak capable of inefficient airborne transmission
Highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza was detected in dairy cattle for the first time in the United States in March 2024, with nine states reporting outbreaks by May. While the method of transmission among cattle is currently ...
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Two decades of studies suggest health benefits associated with plant-based diets, but caution urged
Vegetarian and vegan diets are generally associated with better status on various medical factors linked to cardiovascular health and cancer risk, as well as lower risk of cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and death, according ...
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Racial disparities in childhood obesity on the rise in study of NYC public schools
Among public school students in New York City, some of the greatest increases in childhood obesity in recent years were among those socioeconomic and demographic groups already bearing the greatest burden of obesity, including ...
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AI may improve doctor–patient interactions for older adults with cancer
Artificial intelligence has the potential to help older adults with cancer communicate with their doctors and participate more fully in decisions about their treatment, according to new Cornell research.
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Tumor tissue on a chip: New possibilities for cell therapies and personalized medicine
How do tumors react to a certain therapeutic approach? Knowing this before the start of a therapy would be of enormous value for people suffering from cancer as well as for the doctors treating them.
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Study finds astrocytic pH regulator can repair blood-brain barrier, reverse brain damage caused by ischemic stroke
Ischemic stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, affecting about 15 million worldwide each year. Among the various factors contributing to the pathogenesis of this condition is the loss of the blood-brain barrier, ...
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The doctor is in… but what's behind them? Study reveals impacts of telehealth background settings
Americans have gotten used to seeing their doctors and other health care providers using telehealth video visits in the past four years. But a new study reveals that what a doctor has behind them during a telehealth visit ...
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Day-long workshop in cognitive behavioral therapy found to effectively reduce depression in 16- to 18-year-olds
New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has found that providing 16- to 18-year-olds with a day-long course in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) was both ...
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New biomarker identified to diagnose Alzheimer's in asymptomatic stages
A study has identified a new biomarker for Alzheimer's disease in asymptomatic stages of the disease. The molecule is miR-519a-3p, a microRNA directly linked to the expression of the cellular prion protein (PrPC), which is ...
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Novel inhibitor insights offer pathway to preventing PXR-associated drug resistance
Deaths from cancer or infections can occur when available treatments are ineffective. Once turned on, pregnane X receptor (PXR) activates the expression of genes encoding enzymes that metabolize external chemicals, including ...
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Researchers identify causative gene in mouse model of inherited lethal arrhythmia
A research group led by University of Tsukuba has discovered a mouse pedigree that presents spontaneous sudden cardiac death attributed to inherited ventricular arrhythmia. This was identified through electrocardiographic ...
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Scientists discover blood proteins that may give cancer warning seven years before diagnosis
Two studies from Oxford Population Health have discovered proteins in the blood that could warn people of cancer more than seven years before it is diagnosed.
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Germline regulation and sex differences: How they impact lifespan in vertebrates
In a recently published study, Prof. Itamar Harel from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and team of researchers have discovered a novel connection between germline regulation and the intricate balance of longevity and somatic ...
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Research sheds light on how proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease influence neuronal growth
New research has shed light in the complex interplay between cell proteins, and how they impact on neurons in neurodevelopmental disorders and Alzheimer's disease.
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New study identifies mechanism of immune evasion of SARS-CoV-2 and variants
A new study has revealed important insights into how SARS-CoV-2 and its variants escape the immune system. The findings pave the way for new therapeutic approaches against COVID-19.
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