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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
Diabetes drug shows promise in protecting kidneys

Diabetes drug shows promise in protecting kidneys

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityMore red areas in the kidney indicate higher oxygen levels. Credit: Osaka Metropolitan UniversityType 2 diabetes can lead to diabetic kidney disease, but a class o

Diabetes drug shows promise in protecting kidneys

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityMore red areas in the kidney indicate higher oxygen levels. Credit: Osaka Metropolitan UniversityType 2 diabetes can lead to diabetic kidney disease, but a class o
Chronic inflammation and poverty are a 'double whammy' for mortality risk, finds study

Chronic inflammation and poverty are a 'double whammy' for mortality risk, finds study

by University of FloridaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study finds that people with chronic inflammation living in poverty have more than double the risk of dying from heart disease and n

Chronic inflammation and poverty are a 'double whammy' for mortality risk, finds study

by University of FloridaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study finds that people with chronic inflammation living in poverty have more than double the risk of dying from heart disease and n
Researchers call for makers of new anti-obesity drugs to study results of body composition in addition to weight loss

Researchers call for makers of new anti-obesity drugs to study results of body composition in addition to weight loss

by Alvin Powell, Harvard GazetteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome health care professionals are growing concerned that amid the recent rush for the new highly effective, anti-obesity medications,

Researchers call for makers of new anti-obesity drugs to study results of body composition in addition to weight loss

by Alvin Powell, Harvard GazetteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome health care professionals are growing concerned that amid the recent rush for the new highly effective, anti-obesity medications,
Using next-gen CRISPR tool, scientists create unprecedented molecular map of human immune response

Using next-gen CRISPR tool, scientists create unprecedented molecular map of human immune response

byGladstone InstitutesCarl Ward, PhD, a postdoctoral researcher in the Marson Lab at Gladstone Institutes, was co-first author of the landmark study in Nature, along with fellow co-first author

Using next-gen CRISPR tool, scientists create unprecedented molecular map of human immune response

byGladstone InstitutesCarl Ward, PhD, a postdoctoral researcher in the Marson Lab at Gladstone Institutes, was co-first author of the landmark study in Nature, along with fellow co-first author
Cell's 'garbage disposal' may have another role: Helping neurons near skin sense the environment

Cell's 'garbage disposal' may have another role: Helping neurons near skin sense the environment

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineNeuronal membrane proteasomes are labeled with a red compound and appear in a subset of sensory neurons that are labeled with green compound. Note, n

Cell's 'garbage disposal' may have another role: Helping neurons near skin sense the environment

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineNeuronal membrane proteasomes are labeled with a red compound and appear in a subset of sensory neurons that are labeled with green compound. Note, n
New wearable patch measures trace perspiration during activity and rest

New wearable patch measures trace perspiration during activity and rest

byUniversity of TsukubaConceptual illustration portrays fully assembled patch securely affixed to skin's surface. Credit:Advanced Science(2024). DOI: 10.1002/advs.202401947Resear

New wearable patch measures trace perspiration during activity and rest

byUniversity of TsukubaConceptual illustration portrays fully assembled patch securely affixed to skin's surface. Credit:Advanced Science(2024). DOI: 10.1002/advs.202401947Resear
Researchers find drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity reduce alcohol cravings

Researchers find drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity reduce alcohol cravings

by Leigh Anne Kelley,Virginia TechFinal optimized clusters. Shown are the final optimized clusters obtained for our sample. (A) a scatterplot visualized by the UMAP model, we see the two UMAP co

Researchers find drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity reduce alcohol cravings

by Leigh Anne Kelley,Virginia TechFinal optimized clusters. Shown are the final optimized clusters obtained for our sample. (A) a scatterplot visualized by the UMAP model, we see the two UMAP co
New implant and app enable patients to monitor bladder function

New implant and app enable patients to monitor bladder function

by Northwestern UniversityThe device wirelessly and continuously transmits data to a smartphone app, so users (and their physicians) can monitor bladder filling and function in real time. Credit:

New implant and app enable patients to monitor bladder function

by Northwestern UniversityThe device wirelessly and continuously transmits data to a smartphone app, so users (and their physicians) can monitor bladder filling and function in real time. Credit:
Biological engineers discover why a promising drug failed in clinical trials

Biological engineers discover why a promising drug failed in clinical trials

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyRheumatoid arthritis, which afflicts more than 1 million Americans, is an autoimmune disorder that produces swollen and painful joints, prima

Biological engineers discover why a promising drug failed in clinical trials

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyRheumatoid arthritis, which afflicts more than 1 million Americans, is an autoimmune disorder that produces swollen and painful joints, prima
Medicinal herb found to inhibit acetylation of eNOS in vascular dysfunction

Medicinal herb found to inhibit acetylation of eNOS in vascular dysfunction

by Impact Journals LLCAGE enhances endothelial relaxation in aorta rings. (A) Representative traces under specified conditions. (B) Percentage of relaxation proportional to Ach concentration. (C) Maxi

Medicinal herb found to inhibit acetylation of eNOS in vascular dysfunction

by Impact Journals LLCAGE enhances endothelial relaxation in aorta rings. (A) Representative traces under specified conditions. (B) Percentage of relaxation proportional to Ach concentration. (C) Maxi
Study reveals disparities in use of evidence-based integrative pain management modalities among adults with chronic pain

Study reveals disparities in use of evidence-based integrative pain management modalities among adults with chronic pain

JANUARY 23, 2024byUniversity Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA recent study from researchers at University Hospitals (UH) Connor Whole Health has examined var

Study reveals disparities in use of evidence-based integrative pain management modalities among adults with chronic pain

JANUARY 23, 2024byUniversity Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA recent study from researchers at University Hospitals (UH) Connor Whole Health has examined var