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Dicer enzyme cuts down on fats

Dicer enzyme cuts down on fats

by Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichDicer knockout in macrophages (right) accelerates atherosclerosis. Credit: Yuanyuan Wei, LMUThe enzyme Dicer cleaves long precursors into short RNA molecu

Dicer enzyme cuts down on fats

by Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichDicer knockout in macrophages (right) accelerates atherosclerosis. Credit: Yuanyuan Wei, LMUThe enzyme Dicer cleaves long precursors into short RNA molecu
New trial highlights incremental progress towards a cure for HIV-1

New trial highlights incremental progress towards a cure for HIV-1

FEBRUARY 13, 2024byUniversity of North Carolina School of MedicineLymphocyte with HIV cluster. Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAntiretroviral therapies (ART) stop HIV replication in its tracks

New trial highlights incremental progress towards a cure for HIV-1

FEBRUARY 13, 2024byUniversity of North Carolina School of MedicineLymphocyte with HIV cluster. Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAntiretroviral therapies (ART) stop HIV replication in its tracks
New data shows prevalence of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

New data shows prevalence of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

New data shows prevalence of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)HEALTHMEDICAL SCIENCESMENTAL HEALTHRESEARCH29 January 2024Around 1.6% of women and girls have symptomatic Premenstrual Dysphoric Diso

New data shows prevalence of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

New data shows prevalence of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)HEALTHMEDICAL SCIENCESMENTAL HEALTHRESEARCH29 January 2024Around 1.6% of women and girls have symptomatic Premenstrual Dysphoric Diso
Targeting the racial disparity in kidney disease

Targeting the racial disparity in kidney disease

Some people of West African descent face a higher risk of renal failure. New drugs based on gene research may help right the ship — if they can reach everyone who needs them.

Targeting the racial disparity in kidney disease

Some people of West African descent face a higher risk of renal failure. New drugs based on gene research may help right the ship — if they can reach everyone who needs them.
New antibiotic slays deadly superbug in early trial

New antibiotic slays deadly superbug in early trial

by Robin FosterResearchers report that a new type of antibiotic has proved its mettle against a deadly superbug.Acinetobacter baumannii, abacteriathat goes by the nickname CRAB when it bec

New antibiotic slays deadly superbug in early trial

by Robin FosterResearchers report that a new type of antibiotic has proved its mettle against a deadly superbug.Acinetobacter baumannii, abacteriathat goes by the nickname CRAB when it bec
Study describes five cutting-edge advances in biomedical engineering

Study describes five cutting-edge advances in biomedical engineering

FEBRUARY 27, 2024by Azeem Zeekrya,Mass General BrighamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIEEE, the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for hu

Study describes five cutting-edge advances in biomedical engineering

FEBRUARY 27, 2024by Azeem Zeekrya,Mass General BrighamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIEEE, the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for hu
Tackling antibiotic resistance when treating pneumonia

Tackling antibiotic resistance when treating pneumonia

JANUARY 18, 2024byUniversity of LiverpoolSchematic summary of the molecular mechanisms in Pseudomonas aeruginosa associated with the observed phenotypic changes in the rabbit model. OprD-associa

Tackling antibiotic resistance when treating pneumonia

JANUARY 18, 2024byUniversity of LiverpoolSchematic summary of the molecular mechanisms in Pseudomonas aeruginosa associated with the observed phenotypic changes in the rabbit model. OprD-associa
New vaccine against fatal tropical disease and potential bioterror weapon demonstrates efficacy in animal studies

New vaccine against fatal tropical disease and potential bioterror weapon demonstrates efficacy in animal studies

by Marcus Horwitz,University of California, Los AngelesBurkholderia pseudomallei infecting a human cell. The bacteria (red) are polymerizing actin (green). Credit: Christopher T. FrenchIn a mous

New vaccine against fatal tropical disease and potential bioterror weapon demonstrates efficacy in animal studies

by Marcus Horwitz,University of California, Los AngelesBurkholderia pseudomallei infecting a human cell. The bacteria (red) are polymerizing actin (green). Credit: Christopher T. FrenchIn a mous
Dapagliflozin cuts cardiovascular events in patients with heart failure, T2D

Dapagliflozin cuts cardiovascular events in patients with heart failure, T2D

by Elana GotkineFor patients with heart failure and type 2 diabetes (T2D), dapagliflozin does not reduce urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) but does reduce some cardiovascular events, accordin

Dapagliflozin cuts cardiovascular events in patients with heart failure, T2D

by Elana GotkineFor patients with heart failure and type 2 diabetes (T2D), dapagliflozin does not reduce urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) but does reduce some cardiovascular events, accordin
New antibiotic zosurabalpin shows promise against drug-resistant bacteria: An expert explains

New antibiotic zosurabalpin shows promise against drug-resistant bacteria: An expert explains

by Jonathan Cox,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers haveidentifiedan entirely new class of antibiotic that can kill bacteria that are resistant to most curre

New antibiotic zosurabalpin shows promise against drug-resistant bacteria: An expert explains

by Jonathan Cox,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers haveidentifiedan entirely new class of antibiotic that can kill bacteria that are resistant to most curre
Many antibiotic courses for common infections not in line with guidelines

Many antibiotic courses for common infections not in line with guidelines

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany antibiotic courses prescribed for common infections treated in English primary care (general practices and community services) exceed the r

Many antibiotic courses for common infections not in line with guidelines

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany antibiotic courses prescribed for common infections treated in English primary care (general practices and community services) exceed the r