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Study confirms how RNA chemical modifications benefit HIV-1

Study confirms how RNA chemical modifications benefit HIV-1

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityHIV-1 Virus. Credit: J Roberto Trujillo/WikipediaA chemical modification in the HIV-1 RNA genome whose function has been a matter of scientific debate

Study confirms how RNA chemical modifications benefit HIV-1

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityHIV-1 Virus. Credit: J Roberto Trujillo/WikipediaA chemical modification in the HIV-1 RNA genome whose function has been a matter of scientific debate
Understaffed nursing homes more likely to overuse antipsychotics as 'chemical restraints,' study finds

Understaffed nursing homes more likely to overuse antipsychotics as 'chemical restraints,' study finds

byNew York UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNursing homes in disadvantaged communities are more likely to overmedicate residents with antipsychotics, especially homes that are understa

Understaffed nursing homes more likely to overuse antipsychotics as 'chemical restraints,' study finds

byNew York UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNursing homes in disadvantaged communities are more likely to overmedicate residents with antipsychotics, especially homes that are understa
Review paper unveils the potential of suppressor tRNA in gene therapy

Review paper unveils the potential of suppressor tRNA in gene therapy

byScience China PressCredit: Science China PressA review article provides a comprehensive overview of the biological mechanisms of suppressor tRNA, traces the development history of related rese

Review paper unveils the potential of suppressor tRNA in gene therapy

byScience China PressCredit: Science China PressA review article provides a comprehensive overview of the biological mechanisms of suppressor tRNA, traces the development history of related rese
New tool to analyze blood platelets holds major medical potential

New tool to analyze blood platelets holds major medical potential

by Carol Clark,Emory UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA novel technique to test platelet function within a person's blood sample is faster, easier and more precise than methods cur

New tool to analyze blood platelets holds major medical potential

by Carol Clark,Emory UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA novel technique to test platelet function within a person's blood sample is faster, easier and more precise than methods cur
Researchers present playbook of best practices for cancer team science in the modern era

Researchers present playbook of best practices for cancer team science in the modern era

by Break Through CancerThe Hallmarks of Cancer Collaboration. Based on Hanahan and Weinberg's seminal "Hallmarks of Cancer," this illustration proposes six Hallmarks of Cancer Collaborat

Researchers present playbook of best practices for cancer team science in the modern era

by Break Through CancerThe Hallmarks of Cancer Collaboration. Based on Hanahan and Weinberg's seminal "Hallmarks of Cancer," this illustration proposes six Hallmarks of Cancer Collaborat
Positive parenting strategies can reduce child maltreatment

Positive parenting strategies can reduce child maltreatment

byUniversity of QueenslandOrganization engagement by local government area. Credit:Child Maltreatment(2024). DOI: 10.1177/10775595241259994University of Queensland research shows chi

Positive parenting strategies can reduce child maltreatment

byUniversity of QueenslandOrganization engagement by local government area. Credit:Child Maltreatment(2024). DOI: 10.1177/10775595241259994University of Queensland research shows chi
Aspirin cuts liver fat in clinical trial

Aspirin cuts liver fat in clinical trial

by Tracy Hampton,Harvard UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe most common chronic liver disease—metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)—is characterized by an

Aspirin cuts liver fat in clinical trial

by Tracy Hampton,Harvard UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe most common chronic liver disease—metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)—is characterized by an
Nearly 40% of type 2 diabetes patients stop taking their second-line medication, finds study

Nearly 40% of type 2 diabetes patients stop taking their second-line medication, finds study

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost patients with type 2 diabetes will end up needing to add a second-line medication after metformin—the go-to primary drug for gluco

Nearly 40% of type 2 diabetes patients stop taking their second-line medication, finds study

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost patients with type 2 diabetes will end up needing to add a second-line medication after metformin—the go-to primary drug for gluco
Study looks at ways to predict when a migraine attack will occur

Study looks at ways to predict when a migraine attack will occur

JANUARY 24, 2024byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Sasha Wolff/WikipediaMigraine is often under-diagnosed and untreated, and even when it is treated, it can be difficult to treat early enoug

Study looks at ways to predict when a migraine attack will occur

JANUARY 24, 2024byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Sasha Wolff/WikipediaMigraine is often under-diagnosed and untreated, and even when it is treated, it can be difficult to treat early enoug
Drug shows promise for slowing progression of rare, painful genetic disease

Drug shows promise for slowing progression of rare, painful genetic disease

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA drug used to treat certain bone diseases shows promise for slowing the progression of a rare, painful genetic condition that causes exce

Drug shows promise for slowing progression of rare, painful genetic disease

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA drug used to treat certain bone diseases shows promise for slowing the progression of a rare, painful genetic condition that causes exce
Five-day antibiotic course noninferior for pediatric febrile UTI

Five-day antibiotic course noninferior for pediatric febrile UTI

by Elana GotkineFor young children with febrile urinary tract infection (fUTI), a five-day amoxicillin-clavulanate course is noninferior to a 10-day course for recurrence of UTI within 30 days after c

Five-day antibiotic course noninferior for pediatric febrile UTI

by Elana GotkineFor young children with febrile urinary tract infection (fUTI), a five-day amoxicillin-clavulanate course is noninferior to a 10-day course for recurrence of UTI within 30 days after c