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New study aims to define the progeria phenome

New study aims to define the progeria phenome

by Impact Journals LLCProgeroid syndrome overview. Credit: 2024 Worm et al.Progeroid disorders are a heterogenous group of rare and complex hereditary syndromes presenting with pleiotropic phenotypes

New study aims to define the progeria phenome

by Impact Journals LLCProgeroid syndrome overview. Credit: 2024 Worm et al.Progeroid disorders are a heterogenous group of rare and complex hereditary syndromes presenting with pleiotropic phenotypes
New study sheds light on the rate, nature and transmission of mitochondrial DNA mutations in humans

New study sheds light on the rate, nature and transmission of mitochondrial DNA mutations in humans

by deCODE geneticsStructure of the human mitochondrial genome. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A new study from deCODE genetics uses pedigrees and sequence data from 64,806 Icelanders to shed light on t

New study sheds light on the rate, nature and transmission of mitochondrial DNA mutations in humans

by deCODE geneticsStructure of the human mitochondrial genome. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A new study from deCODE genetics uses pedigrees and sequence data from 64,806 Icelanders to shed light on t
Can a drug like Ozempic help treat addictions to alcohol, opioids or other substances?

Can a drug like Ozempic help treat addictions to alcohol, opioids or other substances?

by Shalini Arunogiri, Leigh Walker and Roberta Anversa,The ConversationCredit: Markus Winkler from PexelsSemaglutide (sold as Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus) was initially developed to treat diabe

Can a drug like Ozempic help treat addictions to alcohol, opioids or other substances?

by Shalini Arunogiri, Leigh Walker and Roberta Anversa,The ConversationCredit: Markus Winkler from PexelsSemaglutide (sold as Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus) was initially developed to treat diabe
Choosing over the counter drugs for COVID 19? It's complicated

Choosing over the counter drugs for COVID 19? It's complicated

byFlorida Atlantic UniversityResearchers take a closer look at both the potential benefits and risks of acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)—such as ibuprofen, as well a

Choosing over the counter drugs for COVID 19? It's complicated

byFlorida Atlantic UniversityResearchers take a closer look at both the potential benefits and risks of acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)—such as ibuprofen, as well a
New study shows how salmonella tricks gut defenses to cause infection

New study shows how salmonella tricks gut defenses to cause infection

by Nadine A Yehya,UC DavisColorized SEM (scanning electron micrograph) of the foodborne pathogen Salmonella enteritidis. Blue is growth medium. Picture is colored in false colors to illustrate d

New study shows how salmonella tricks gut defenses to cause infection

by Nadine A Yehya,UC DavisColorized SEM (scanning electron micrograph) of the foodborne pathogen Salmonella enteritidis. Blue is growth medium. Picture is colored in false colors to illustrate d
Long-term ADHD medication use associated with increased cardiovascular disease

Long-term ADHD medication use associated with increased cardiovascular disease

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch led by the Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, has found an increased risk of cardiovascular disease associated with long-term A

Long-term ADHD medication use associated with increased cardiovascular disease

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch led by the Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, has found an increased risk of cardiovascular disease associated with long-term A
New way to prompt blood vessel growth shows promise for rescuing limbs at risk

New way to prompt blood vessel growth shows promise for rescuing limbs at risk

byCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCritical limb ischemia (CLI), the end-stage condition of peripheral artery disease (PAD), is increasing worldwide. Diabetes, smoking (Buerger d

New way to prompt blood vessel growth shows promise for rescuing limbs at risk

byCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCritical limb ischemia (CLI), the end-stage condition of peripheral artery disease (PAD), is increasing worldwide. Diabetes, smoking (Buerger d
Lab tests show THC potency inflated on retail marijuana in Colorado

Lab tests show THC potency inflated on retail marijuana in Colorado

by Anna Schwabe,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCannabis flower sold in Colorado claims to contain much more tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, than it actually does, according to m

Lab tests show THC potency inflated on retail marijuana in Colorado

by Anna Schwabe,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCannabis flower sold in Colorado claims to contain much more tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, than it actually does, according to m
Psychoactive drug ibogaine found to effectively treat traumatic brain injury in special operations military vets

Psychoactive drug ibogaine found to effectively treat traumatic brain injury in special operations military vets

byStanford University Medical CenterCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsFor military veterans, many of the deepest wounds of war are invisible: Traumatic brain injuries resulting from head tra

Psychoactive drug ibogaine found to effectively treat traumatic brain injury in special operations military vets

byStanford University Medical CenterCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsFor military veterans, many of the deepest wounds of war are invisible: Traumatic brain injuries resulting from head tra
Bioinspired flexible network scaffolds for soft tissue regeneration

Bioinspired flexible network scaffolds for soft tissue regeneration

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical XpressInverse design concept and fabrication techniques of flexible network scaffolds for soft tissue regeneration. Schematic illustration of electrospun conduit sca

Bioinspired flexible network scaffolds for soft tissue regeneration

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical XpressInverse design concept and fabrication techniques of flexible network scaffolds for soft tissue regeneration. Schematic illustration of electrospun conduit sca
AI model provides deep insights into hand movement, an essential step for development of neuroprosthetics

AI model provides deep insights into hand movement, an essential step for development of neuroprosthetics

byEcole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneThe EPFL/UNIGE AI model achieved a 100% success rate in the first phase of the competition, surpassing the closest competitor. Even in the more challeng

AI model provides deep insights into hand movement, an essential step for development of neuroprosthetics

byEcole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneThe EPFL/UNIGE AI model achieved a 100% success rate in the first phase of the competition, surpassing the closest competitor. Even in the more challeng