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Microglia act as a 'facilitator and stabilizer' for anesthesia, finds study

Microglia act as a 'facilitator and stabilizer' for anesthesia, finds study

byFudan UniversityThis figure summarizes the major findings of this study. Credit: He et al.,eLife, 2023Though it may be a surprise to the millions of people who undergo general anesthesia

Microglia act as a 'facilitator and stabilizer' for anesthesia, finds study

byFudan UniversityThis figure summarizes the major findings of this study. Credit: He et al.,eLife, 2023Though it may be a surprise to the millions of people who undergo general anesthesia
Study flips treatment paradigm in bilateral Wilms tumor, shows resistance to chemotherapy may be good

Study flips treatment paradigm in bilateral Wilms tumor, shows resistance to chemotherapy may be good

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResistance to chemotherapy is typically associated with poor outcomes for patients with cancer. However, St. Jude Chil

Study flips treatment paradigm in bilateral Wilms tumor, shows resistance to chemotherapy may be good

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResistance to chemotherapy is typically associated with poor outcomes for patients with cancer. However, St. Jude Chil
Exploring ethical and legal ramifications of growing brain organoids from human fetal brain tissue

Exploring ethical and legal ramifications of growing brain organoids from human fetal brain tissue

byHiroshima UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBrain organoids, though often referred to as "mini brains," are not truly human brains. But the concerns over these lab-grown br

Exploring ethical and legal ramifications of growing brain organoids from human fetal brain tissue

byHiroshima UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBrain organoids, though often referred to as "mini brains," are not truly human brains. But the concerns over these lab-grown br
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
Gene editing offers hope for people with hereditary disorder

Gene editing offers hope for people with hereditary disorder

byUniversity of AucklandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA group of patients with a hereditary disorder have had their lives transformed by a single treatment of a breakthrough gene-editing ther

Gene editing offers hope for people with hereditary disorder

byUniversity of AucklandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA group of patients with a hereditary disorder have had their lives transformed by a single treatment of a breakthrough gene-editing ther
Metformin during pregnancy impacts offspring brain development, finds study

Metformin during pregnancy impacts offspring brain development, finds study

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDMaternal HFD intake during lactation leads to excessive maternal weight gain and hyperglycemia at weaning which is not affected by metformin treatment. C

Metformin during pregnancy impacts offspring brain development, finds study

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDMaternal HFD intake during lactation leads to excessive maternal weight gain and hyperglycemia at weaning which is not affected by metformin treatment. C
Predicting weight gain in children using second generation anti-psychotic medication

Predicting weight gain in children using second generation anti-psychotic medication

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study from University of Houston College of Pharmacy researchers examined the development and predictors of clinically signi

Predicting weight gain in children using second generation anti-psychotic medication

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study from University of Houston College of Pharmacy researchers examined the development and predictors of clinically signi
Scientists have figured out how to see through mice—could humans be next?

Scientists have figured out how to see through mice—could humans be next?

Scientists have figured out how to see through mice—could humans be next?by Timothy Hearn,The ConversationHow tartrazine made mice see-through under certain light. Credit:ScienceImagine be

Scientists have figured out how to see through mice—could humans be next?

Scientists have figured out how to see through mice—could humans be next?by Timothy Hearn,The ConversationHow tartrazine made mice see-through under certain light. Credit:ScienceImagine be
How collagen works in medical treatment

How collagen works in medical treatment

by Jörg Schäfer, NMI Naturwissenschaftliches und Medizinisches Institut in Reutlingenb) Collagen matrix after treatment with UVA light and riboflavin. Structure with cavities and pores of 1–20 µm supp

How collagen works in medical treatment

by Jörg Schäfer, NMI Naturwissenschaftliches und Medizinisches Institut in Reutlingenb) Collagen matrix after treatment with UVA light and riboflavin. Structure with cavities and pores of 1–20 µm supp
Researcher explores drug repurposing for treatment of rare diseases

Researcher explores drug repurposing for treatment of rare diseases

by K. W. Wesselink,University of TwenteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn two publications inNature Reviews Drug Discovery, Anneliene Jonker (TechMed Center) highlights the importance of

Researcher explores drug repurposing for treatment of rare diseases

by K. W. Wesselink,University of TwenteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn two publications inNature Reviews Drug Discovery, Anneliene Jonker (TechMed Center) highlights the importance of