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Repurposed drug shows promise against endometriosis-related pain in animal model

Repurposed drug shows promise against endometriosis-related pain in animal model

byNational Institutes of HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFenoprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), successfully alleviated pain and inflammation in a rodent model of endo

Repurposed drug shows promise against endometriosis-related pain in animal model

byNational Institutes of HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFenoprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), successfully alleviated pain and inflammation in a rodent model of endo
Researchers reveal mechanisms of alarmin release at an early stage of immune reaction

Researchers reveal mechanisms of alarmin release at an early stage of immune reaction

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichSchematic of the experimental design; PBMCs, peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Credit:Nature Immunology(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41590-023-01656

Researchers reveal mechanisms of alarmin release at an early stage of immune reaction

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichSchematic of the experimental design; PBMCs, peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Credit:Nature Immunology(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41590-023-01656
New study sheds light on how our brains perceive—or fail to perceive—what we see

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

byAllen Institute for Brain ScienceCredit: Magoi from PexelsA newstudyinNature Neuroscienceon 'visual masking' sheds light on how we 'unsee' things and po

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

byAllen Institute for Brain ScienceCredit: Magoi from PexelsA newstudyinNature Neuroscienceon 'visual masking' sheds light on how we 'unsee' things and po
Key mechanisms identified for regeneration of neurons

Key mechanisms identified for regeneration of neurons

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNeurological disorders, such as trauma, stroke, epilepsy, and various neurodegenerative diseases, often lead to the perma

Key mechanisms identified for regeneration of neurons

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNeurological disorders, such as trauma, stroke, epilepsy, and various neurodegenerative diseases, often lead to the perma
CBD products don't ease pain and are potentially harmful, study finds

CBD products don't ease pain and are potentially harmful, study finds

by Vittoria D'Alessio,University of BathCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere is no evidence that CBD products reduce chronic pain, and taking them is a waste of money and potentially harm

CBD products don't ease pain and are potentially harmful, study finds

by Vittoria D'Alessio,University of BathCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere is no evidence that CBD products reduce chronic pain, and taking them is a waste of money and potentially harm
Discovery enables effective use of gene therapy for muscular dystrophies and other large-gene diseases

Discovery enables effective use of gene therapy for muscular dystrophies and other large-gene diseases

byUniversity of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGene therapy can effectively treat various diseases, but for some debilitating conditions like muscular dystrophies there

Discovery enables effective use of gene therapy for muscular dystrophies and other large-gene diseases

byUniversity of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGene therapy can effectively treat various diseases, but for some debilitating conditions like muscular dystrophies there
New approach to the design of therapies that enhance the effect of cholesterol-lowering drugs

New approach to the design of therapies that enhance the effect of cholesterol-lowering drugs

FEBRUARY 1, 2024by Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)Graphical summary. Credit:Nature Cardiovascular Research(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44161-023-00412-wA r

New approach to the design of therapies that enhance the effect of cholesterol-lowering drugs

FEBRUARY 1, 2024by Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)Graphical summary. Credit:Nature Cardiovascular Research(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44161-023-00412-wA r
Off-label use of a common antibiotic to treat muscular dystrophy

Off-label use of a common antibiotic to treat muscular dystrophy

byOsaka UniversityMechanisms of molecular pathology and erythromycin treatment in myotonic dystrophy type 1 In myotonic dystrophy type 1, aberrant RNA transcribed from the mutant DMPK gene leads

Off-label use of a common antibiotic to treat muscular dystrophy

byOsaka UniversityMechanisms of molecular pathology and erythromycin treatment in myotonic dystrophy type 1 In myotonic dystrophy type 1, aberrant RNA transcribed from the mutant DMPK gene leads
Deciphering the role of bitter and astringent polyphenols in promoting well-being

Deciphering the role of bitter and astringent polyphenols in promoting well-being

by Shibaura Institute of TechnologyDietary uptake of polyphenols alters the gut microflora and stimulates the secretion of specific hormones that induce cross-talk with the brain via the sensory

Deciphering the role of bitter and astringent polyphenols in promoting well-being

by Shibaura Institute of TechnologyDietary uptake of polyphenols alters the gut microflora and stimulates the secretion of specific hormones that induce cross-talk with the brain via the sensory
FGF-2 found to promote periodontal healing in an osteoporosis model rat

FGF-2 found to promote periodontal healing in an osteoporosis model rat

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study investigating the effects of local application of fibroblast growth factor (FGF-2) on p

FGF-2 found to promote periodontal healing in an osteoporosis model rat

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study investigating the effects of local application of fibroblast growth factor (FGF-2) on p
New findings suggest life span can be increased by making cells less efficient at producing energy

New findings suggest life span can be increased by making cells less efficient at producing energy

by Pennington Biomedical Research CenterChristopher Axelrod, Director, Integrated Physiology and Molecular Medicine Laboratory at Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Credit: PBRCA newstudy&nb

New findings suggest life span can be increased by making cells less efficient at producing energy

by Pennington Biomedical Research CenterChristopher Axelrod, Director, Integrated Physiology and Molecular Medicine Laboratory at Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Credit: PBRCA newstudy&nb
Research suggests chronic pain is different for males and females

Research suggests chronic pain is different for males and females

JANUARY 24, 2024by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA University of Alberta research team has uncovered differences in the way male and female mice develo

Research suggests chronic pain is different for males and females

JANUARY 24, 2024by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA University of Alberta research team has uncovered differences in the way male and female mice develo