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Researchers identify brain center responsible for responses to rapid temperature change

Researchers identify brain center responsible for responses to rapid temperature change

by Win Reynolds,Northwestern UniversityTPN-IIIs display ON responses to temperature change. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-42864-5We've all heard it:

Researchers identify brain center responsible for responses to rapid temperature change

by Win Reynolds,Northwestern UniversityTPN-IIIs display ON responses to temperature change. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-42864-5We've all heard it:
Popular blood thinner associated with higher risk of bleeding complications

Popular blood thinner associated with higher risk of bleeding complications

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen diagnosed with a blood clot or atrial fibrillation, patients are often prescribed anticoagulants, or blood thinners, to prevent a fu

Popular blood thinner associated with higher risk of bleeding complications

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen diagnosed with a blood clot or atrial fibrillation, patients are often prescribed anticoagulants, or blood thinners, to prevent a fu
Researchers work to preserve fertility for people undergoing gene therapy

Researchers work to preserve fertility for people undergoing gene therapy

byNational Institutes of HealthCD117-ADC depletes both human and non-human primate CD34+ cells.AEscalating doses of CD117-ADC were added to primary human and rhesus CD34+ cells in cu

Researchers work to preserve fertility for people undergoing gene therapy

byNational Institutes of HealthCD117-ADC depletes both human and non-human primate CD34+ cells.AEscalating doses of CD117-ADC were added to primary human and rhesus CD34+ cells in cu
Study discovers novel biomarker for vascular aging and neurodegeneration

Study discovers novel biomarker for vascular aging and neurodegeneration

by Melissa Rohman and Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityNotch3 deficiency results in vascular dysfunction due to impaired contractility. Immunofluorescence of phosphorylated myosin light chai

Study discovers novel biomarker for vascular aging and neurodegeneration

by Melissa Rohman and Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityNotch3 deficiency results in vascular dysfunction due to impaired contractility. Immunofluorescence of phosphorylated myosin light chai
Study supports use of cystic fibrosis drug in infants from four weeks of age

Study supports use of cystic fibrosis drug in infants from four weeks of age

by RCSI University of Medicine and Health SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA cystic fibrosis drug targeting the basic defect that causes the condition has been shown to be safe and effective i

Study supports use of cystic fibrosis drug in infants from four weeks of age

by RCSI University of Medicine and Health SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA cystic fibrosis drug targeting the basic defect that causes the condition has been shown to be safe and effective i
Experimental pain med could give patients new option to opioids

Experimental pain med could give patients new option to opioids

by Ernie MundellThe first new kind of pain medication in over two decades could be on the horizon for patients, with promising results announced Tuesday from a company trial.For now, the drug from Ver

Experimental pain med could give patients new option to opioids

by Ernie MundellThe first new kind of pain medication in over two decades could be on the horizon for patients, with promising results announced Tuesday from a company trial.For now, the drug from Ver
Study finds AI can develop treatments to prevent 'superbugs'

Study finds AI can develop treatments to prevent 'superbugs'

byCleveland ClinicSchematic evolutionary simulation and tested optimization approaches. Credit:Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences(2024). DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2303165121Clev

Study finds AI can develop treatments to prevent 'superbugs'

byCleveland ClinicSchematic evolutionary simulation and tested optimization approaches. Credit:Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences(2024). DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2303165121Clev
Improving the diagnosis of infection: A prospective study clarifies the role of an innovative metagenomic tool

Improving the diagnosis of infection: A prospective study clarifies the role of an innovative metagenomic tool

byPasteur InstituteCharacteristics of samples analyzed by mNGS(A) Distribution of sample types among the 742 samples analyzed by mNGS in the present study. (B) Distribution of the sample origins

Improving the diagnosis of infection: A prospective study clarifies the role of an innovative metagenomic tool

byPasteur InstituteCharacteristics of samples analyzed by mNGS(A) Distribution of sample types among the 742 samples analyzed by mNGS in the present study. (B) Distribution of the sample origins
New combination therapy found effective against drug-sensitive and resistant tick-borne babesiosis

New combination therapy found effective against drug-sensitive and resistant tick-borne babesiosis

by Isabella Backman,Yale UniversityThe lab of Choukri Ben Mamoun, PhD (left), has a long-standing interest in fighting this tick-borne disease. Credit: Yale UniversityDrug-resistant babesiosis m

New combination therapy found effective against drug-sensitive and resistant tick-borne babesiosis

by Isabella Backman,Yale UniversityThe lab of Choukri Ben Mamoun, PhD (left), has a long-standing interest in fighting this tick-borne disease. Credit: Yale UniversityDrug-resistant babesiosis m
Australian study finds risky increase in antipsychotic drugs for children

Australian study finds risky increase in antipsychotic drugs for children

by Johnny von Einem,University of AdelaideMain diagnosis among children and adolescents receiving antipsychotic prescriptions, 2011 and 2017. Only one diagnosis is recorded per patient according

Australian study finds risky increase in antipsychotic drugs for children

by Johnny von Einem,University of AdelaideMain diagnosis among children and adolescents receiving antipsychotic prescriptions, 2011 and 2017. Only one diagnosis is recorded per patient according
French territory Guadeloupe declares dengue epidemic

French territory Guadeloupe declares dengue epidemic

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe overseas French territory of Guadeloupe declared a dengue epidemic on Thursday, with authorities noting the outbreak was being driven by a less common strain of t

French territory Guadeloupe declares dengue epidemic

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe overseas French territory of Guadeloupe declared a dengue epidemic on Thursday, with authorities noting the outbreak was being driven by a less common strain of t