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

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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

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HIV in cell culture can be completely eliminated using CRISPR-Cas gene editing technology, increasing hopes of cure

by European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious DiseasesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research presented early ahead of this year'sEuropean Congress of Clinical Microbiolo

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HIV in cell culture can be completely eliminated using CRISPR-Cas gene editing technology, increasing hopes of cure

by European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious DiseasesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research presented early ahead of this year'sEuropean Congress of Clinical Microbiolo

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Flies fed restricted diet in early adulthood found to live longer

byRIKENA model of lifespan extension by early Met restriction. Methionine restriction in young flies can induce MsrA and decrease MetSO level, leading to lifespan extension. This nutritional res

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Flies fed restricted diet in early adulthood found to live longer

byRIKENA model of lifespan extension by early Met restriction. Methionine restriction in young flies can induce MsrA and decrease MetSO level, leading to lifespan extension. This nutritional res

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A computational model to simulate the biomechanical growth of breast tumors

byCarlos III University of MadridTumor cells invading surrounding tissue under different mechanical conditions. The blue line indicates the boundary of the solid tumor and the yellow line indica

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A computational model to simulate the biomechanical growth of breast tumors

byCarlos III University of MadridTumor cells invading surrounding tissue under different mechanical conditions. The blue line indicates the boundary of the solid tumor and the yellow line indica

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Scientists' discovery could reduce dependence on animals for vital anticoagulant drug

byRensselaer Polytechnic InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHeparin, the world's most widely used blood thinner, is used during procedures ranging from kidney dialysis to open heart s

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Scientists' discovery could reduce dependence on animals for vital anticoagulant drug

byRensselaer Polytechnic InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHeparin, the world's most widely used blood thinner, is used during procedures ranging from kidney dialysis to open heart s

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Dermatology researchers create new tool to measure hyperpigmentation

by Gina DiGravio,Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere are currently no globally accepted methods for analyzing hyperpigmentation, a condition in which patc

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Dermatology researchers create new tool to measure hyperpigmentation

by Gina DiGravio,Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere are currently no globally accepted methods for analyzing hyperpigmentation, a condition in which patc

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FGF-2 found to promote periodontal healing in an osteoporosis model rat

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study investigating the effects of local application of fibroblast growth factor (FGF-2) on p

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FGF-2 found to promote periodontal healing in an osteoporosis model rat

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study investigating the effects of local application of fibroblast growth factor (FGF-2) on p

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Deciphering the role of bitter and astringent polyphenols in promoting well-being

by Shibaura Institute of TechnologyDietary uptake of polyphenols alters the gut microflora and stimulates the secretion of specific hormones that induce cross-talk with the brain via the sensory

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Deciphering the role of bitter and astringent polyphenols in promoting well-being

by Shibaura Institute of TechnologyDietary uptake of polyphenols alters the gut microflora and stimulates the secretion of specific hormones that induce cross-talk with the brain via the sensory

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FoxO6-mediated ApoC3 upregulation promotes hepatic steatosis and hyperlipidemia in HFD aged rats: Study

by Impact Journals LLCAging-related serum changes in insulin resistance and lipogenesis. (A) Glucose levels, (B) insulin levels, and (C) HOMA-IR scores were determined. (D) FFA (free fatty acid), (E)

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FoxO6-mediated ApoC3 upregulation promotes hepatic steatosis and hyperlipidemia in HFD aged rats: Study

by Impact Journals LLCAging-related serum changes in insulin resistance and lipogenesis. (A) Glucose levels, (B) insulin levels, and (C) HOMA-IR scores were determined. (D) FFA (free fatty acid), (E)

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AI-based analysis identifies two plant extracts with potential as GLP-1 agonist weight loss pills

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: AI-generated imageTwo plant compounds with potential as GLP-1 agonist weight loss pills have been identified in an AI (artificial intelligence)-

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AI-based analysis identifies two plant extracts with potential as GLP-1 agonist weight loss pills

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: AI-generated imageTwo plant compounds with potential as GLP-1 agonist weight loss pills have been identified in an AI (artificial intelligence)-

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West Virginia city once battered by opioid overdoses confronts 'fourth wave'

by Taylor Sisk, KFF Health NewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainFrom 2006 through 2014, more than 81 million painkiller pills were shipped to this city and surrounding rural Cabell County.The arrival of presc

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West Virginia city once battered by opioid overdoses confronts 'fourth wave'

by Taylor Sisk, KFF Health NewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainFrom 2006 through 2014, more than 81 million painkiller pills were shipped to this city and surrounding rural Cabell County.The arrival of presc

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New research identifies promising drug combination for multiple myeloma treatment

byRoyal College of Surgeons in IrelandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland has found that venetoclax, a medication currently approved for

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New research identifies promising drug combination for multiple myeloma treatment

byRoyal College of Surgeons in IrelandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland has found that venetoclax, a medication currently approved for

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