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Study identifies potential treatment target for prostate cancer resistant to hormone therapy

Study identifies potential treatment target for prostate cancer resistant to hormone therapy

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonTRAF4 overexpression promotes 22Rv1 and VCaP cell androgen-independent cell growth. (A) MTS cell proliferation assay was performed in TRAF4 overexpressing

Study identifies potential treatment target for prostate cancer resistant to hormone therapy

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonTRAF4 overexpression promotes 22Rv1 and VCaP cell androgen-independent cell growth. (A) MTS cell proliferation assay was performed in TRAF4 overexpressing
The most common menopause symptoms you should know

The most common menopause symptoms you should know

by Ann SchreiberMenopause, a natural stage of a woman's life marking the end of menstruation, can bring many physical and emotional changes that may leave her feeling bewildered and alone. Hot fla

The most common menopause symptoms you should know

by Ann SchreiberMenopause, a natural stage of a woman's life marking the end of menstruation, can bring many physical and emotional changes that may leave her feeling bewildered and alone. Hot fla
Biological clock disruptions sound Alzheimer's alarm

Biological clock disruptions sound Alzheimer's alarm

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaIncreased sensitivity to light could disrupt the body’s biological clock and contribute to sleep disorders among people with Alzheimer’s disease, UVA researc

Biological clock disruptions sound Alzheimer's alarm

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaIncreased sensitivity to light could disrupt the body’s biological clock and contribute to sleep disorders among people with Alzheimer’s disease, UVA researc
Body image concerns significantly higher in women living with PCOS

Body image concerns significantly higher in women living with PCOS

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) experience greater body image concerns than individuals without the condition, accordi

Body image concerns significantly higher in women living with PCOS

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) experience greater body image concerns than individuals without the condition, accordi
Fatty fish consumption found to increase cell membrane fluidity

Fatty fish consumption found to increase cell membrane fluidity

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEating fatty fish decreased the lipophilic index in people with impaired glucose metabolism or coronary heart disease, according

Fatty fish consumption found to increase cell membrane fluidity

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEating fatty fish decreased the lipophilic index in people with impaired glucose metabolism or coronary heart disease, according
Researchers reveal Gasdermin D's hidden power in maintaining food tolerance

Researchers reveal Gasdermin D's hidden power in maintaining food tolerance

by University of Science and Technology of ChinaMechanism of GSDMD activating immunity and inducing tolerance. Credit: Zhu Shu et al.A research team led by Prof. Zhu Shu from the University of Science

Researchers reveal Gasdermin D's hidden power in maintaining food tolerance

by University of Science and Technology of ChinaMechanism of GSDMD activating immunity and inducing tolerance. Credit: Zhu Shu et al.A research team led by Prof. Zhu Shu from the University of Science
New study shows glutaminase 2 regulates glucose metabolism in pancreatic beta-cells

New study shows glutaminase 2 regulates glucose metabolism in pancreatic beta-cells

by Chiba UniversityResearchers from Chiba University in Japan have found that GLS2 has an important role in glucose homeostasis under conditions of hyperglycemia. Credit: Sawako Suzuki from Chiba Univ

New study shows glutaminase 2 regulates glucose metabolism in pancreatic beta-cells

by Chiba UniversityResearchers from Chiba University in Japan have found that GLS2 has an important role in glucose homeostasis under conditions of hyperglycemia. Credit: Sawako Suzuki from Chiba Univ
Study finds high blood glucose levels sensitizes pancreatic cancer cells to chemotherapy

Study finds high blood glucose levels sensitizes pancreatic cancer cells to chemotherapy

byUniversity Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterEnhanced chemotherapy response with hyperglycemia in patients with stage IV PDAC. Nelson-Aalen cumulative hazard curves of patients with metastatic

Study finds high blood glucose levels sensitizes pancreatic cancer cells to chemotherapy

byUniversity Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterEnhanced chemotherapy response with hyperglycemia in patients with stage IV PDAC. Nelson-Aalen cumulative hazard curves of patients with metastatic
Study shows the health benefits of pecans, which can curb obesity and reduce inflammation

Study shows the health benefits of pecans, which can curb obesity and reduce inflammation

by Adam Russell,Texas A&M UniversityA new research study shows pecans can help prevent obesity and reduce inflammation. Credit: Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzieDaily consumptio

Study shows the health benefits of pecans, which can curb obesity and reduce inflammation

by Adam Russell,Texas A&M UniversityA new research study shows pecans can help prevent obesity and reduce inflammation. Credit: Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzieDaily consumptio
Insulin-like hormones critical for brain plasticity, research suggests

Insulin-like hormones critical for brain plasticity, research suggests

byMax Planck Florida Institute for NeuroscienceInsulin-like growth factors (IGF1/IGF2-cyan spheres) are released from the postsynaptic compartment of a synapse during plasticity. To understand h

Insulin-like hormones critical for brain plasticity, research suggests

byMax Planck Florida Institute for NeuroscienceInsulin-like growth factors (IGF1/IGF2-cyan spheres) are released from the postsynaptic compartment of a synapse during plasticity. To understand h
More girls started puberty early during the COVID-19 pandemic, than in previous years

More girls started puberty early during the COVID-19 pandemic, than in previous years

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe number of girls diagnosed with precocious puberty increased during the COVID-19 pandemic due to potential risk factors such as increas

More girls started puberty early during the COVID-19 pandemic, than in previous years

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe number of girls diagnosed with precocious puberty increased during the COVID-19 pandemic due to potential risk factors such as increas
Fasting during Ramadan may reduce seizure frequency

Fasting during Ramadan may reduce seizure frequency

by International League Against EpilepsyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor Muslims, intermittent fasting is a highly valued religious practice. For Muslims with epilepsy, it can also improve seizur

Fasting during Ramadan may reduce seizure frequency

by International League Against EpilepsyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor Muslims, intermittent fasting is a highly valued religious practice. For Muslims with epilepsy, it can also improve seizur