Urine biomarkers can outperform serum biomarkers in certain diseases

by KeAi Communications Co.Urine biomarkers can outperform serum biomarkers in certain diseases. Credit: Xue C, et al.In recent decades, the emphasis of biomarker research has centered around blood-bas

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Urine biomarkers can outperform serum biomarkers in certain diseases

by KeAi Communications Co.Urine biomarkers can outperform serum biomarkers in certain diseases. Credit: Xue C, et al.In recent decades, the emphasis of biomarker research has centered around blood-bas

Updated on:January 04,2024 14

Antimicrobial resistance leads to more deaths and illnesses in the WHO African region than anywhere else: Study

byInstitute for Health Metrics and EvaluationAge-standardized mortality associated with and attributable to AMR in Africa in 2019. Credit:The Lancet Global Health(2023). DOI: 10.1016

Updated on: December 28,2023 11

Antimicrobial resistance leads to more deaths and illnesses in the WHO African region than anywhere else: Study

byInstitute for Health Metrics and EvaluationAge-standardized mortality associated with and attributable to AMR in Africa in 2019. Credit:The Lancet Global Health(2023). DOI: 10.1016

Updated on:December 28,2023 11

Scientists discover a framework in the brain for organizing the order of things

byNorwegian University of Science and TechnologyUltraslow oscillations in MEC neurons.a, Neural activity was recorded through a prism from GCaMP6m-expressing neurons of the MEC in head-fix

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Scientists discover a framework in the brain for organizing the order of things

byNorwegian University of Science and TechnologyUltraslow oscillations in MEC neurons.a, Neural activity was recorded through a prism from GCaMP6m-expressing neurons of the MEC in head-fix

Updated on:December 28,2023 16

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

Updated on: January 06,2024 11

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

Updated on:January 06,2024 11

Proof of concept of new material for long lasting relief from dry mouth conditions

byUniversity of LeedsLactoferrin which is a protein found in milk—colored dark blue—forms the mesh-like architecture of the hydrated microgel, partially coated by a hydrogel made by a polysaccha

Updated on: January 04,2024 8

Proof of concept of new material for long lasting relief from dry mouth conditions

byUniversity of LeedsLactoferrin which is a protein found in milk—colored dark blue—forms the mesh-like architecture of the hydrated microgel, partially coated by a hydrogel made by a polysaccha

Updated on:January 04,2024 8

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

Updated on: December 26,2023 10

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

Updated on:December 26,2023 10

'Lab on a chip' genetic test device can identify viruses within three minutes with top-level accuracy

byUniversity of BathDr Despina Moschou with LoCKAmp replaceable lab on chip printed circuit board. Credit: University of BathA virus diagnosis device that gives lab-quality results within just t

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'Lab on a chip' genetic test device can identify viruses within three minutes with top-level accuracy

byUniversity of BathDr Despina Moschou with LoCKAmp replaceable lab on chip printed circuit board. Credit: University of BathA virus diagnosis device that gives lab-quality results within just t

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An updated test measures how well 'good cholesterol' works

byNIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI165370High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, of

Updated on: January 05,2024 18

An updated test measures how well 'good cholesterol' works

byNIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI165370High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, of

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Sleeper cells: Newly discovered stem cell resting phase could put brain tumors to sleep

By analyzing brain stem cell data, Assistant Professor Christopher Plaisier and biomedical engineering doctoral student Samantha O'Connor saw the phases of the cell cycle mapped out in more detail

Updated on: November 02,2023 6

Sleeper cells: Newly discovered stem cell resting phase could put brain tumors to sleep

By analyzing brain stem cell data, Assistant Professor Christopher Plaisier and biomedical engineering doctoral student Samantha O'Connor saw the phases of the cell cycle mapped out in more detail

Updated on:November 02,2023 6

Research challenges traditional theory of mechanisms of cocaine self-administration

by Bill Bangert,University of CincinnatiThe cumulative record of injections (A), active lever presses (B), and the calculated levels of cocaine at the time of each event (C) during a representat

Updated on: January 10,2024 7

Research challenges traditional theory of mechanisms of cocaine self-administration

by Bill Bangert,University of CincinnatiThe cumulative record of injections (A), active lever presses (B), and the calculated levels of cocaine at the time of each event (C) during a representat

Updated on:January 10,2024 7

Exercise-induced Pgc-1α expression inhibits fat accumulation in aged skeletal muscles: Study

byMass General BrighamCredit:The Journal of Physiology(2023). DOI: 10.1113/JP285349Myosteatosis, or aging-related fat accumulation in skeletal muscles, is a leading cause of declines

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Exercise-induced Pgc-1α expression inhibits fat accumulation in aged skeletal muscles: Study

byMass General BrighamCredit:The Journal of Physiology(2023). DOI: 10.1113/JP285349Myosteatosis, or aging-related fat accumulation in skeletal muscles, is a leading cause of declines

Updated on:December 30,2023 19

Advances and challenges in gene therapy for rare diseases

by Kathryn Ryan,Mary Ann Liebert, IncThis stylistic diagram shows a gene in relation to the double helix structure of DNA and to a chromosome (right). The chromosome is X-shaped because it is di

Updated on: January 05,2024 6

Advances and challenges in gene therapy for rare diseases

by Kathryn Ryan,Mary Ann Liebert, IncThis stylistic diagram shows a gene in relation to the double helix structure of DNA and to a chromosome (right). The chromosome is X-shaped because it is di

Updated on:January 05,2024 6