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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
Drug screen points toward novel diabetes treatments

Drug screen points toward novel diabetes treatments

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeA focused chemical screen identified AZD7762 that increases glucose-stimulated insulin secretion of mouse and human islets.a, Schematic diagram of the chemic

Drug screen points toward novel diabetes treatments

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeA focused chemical screen identified AZD7762 that increases glucose-stimulated insulin secretion of mouse and human islets.a, Schematic diagram of the chemic
One in five children globally has excess weight

One in five children globally has excess weight

by Lori SolomonOne in five children or adolescents globally experience excess weight, according to a study published online June 10 inJAMA Pediatrics.Xinyue Zhang, Ph.D., from Sichuan University

One in five children globally has excess weight

by Lori SolomonOne in five children or adolescents globally experience excess weight, according to a study published online June 10 inJAMA Pediatrics.Xinyue Zhang, Ph.D., from Sichuan University
Remote height and weight measurements for children proven as accurate as in-person

Remote height and weight measurements for children proven as accurate as in-person

by Louisiana State UniversityConfirmed by researchers at Pennington Biomedical, remotely gathered physical measurements to bridge gap for families who may be unable to attend in-person studies or

Remote height and weight measurements for children proven as accurate as in-person

by Louisiana State UniversityConfirmed by researchers at Pennington Biomedical, remotely gathered physical measurements to bridge gap for families who may be unable to attend in-person studies or
Nucleic acid drug iSN40 shows promise for osteoporosis treatment

Nucleic acid drug iSN40 shows promise for osteoporosis treatment

byShinshu UniversityIn a new study, researchers from Japan reveal that iSN40 suppresses osteoclast differentiation and bone matrix resorption, offering a potential therapeutic approach for osteo

Nucleic acid drug iSN40 shows promise for osteoporosis treatment

byShinshu UniversityIn a new study, researchers from Japan reveal that iSN40 suppresses osteoclast differentiation and bone matrix resorption, offering a potential therapeutic approach for osteo
Scientists find that supplementation with a special omega-3 lipid could treat acute kidney injury

Scientists find that supplementation with a special omega-3 lipid could treat acute kidney injury

by Dionne Seah,Duke-NUS Medical SchoolA cross-sectional view of the preclinical model's kidney revealing that the omega-3 lysolipid transporter Mfsd2a (green color) is found specifically in

Scientists find that supplementation with a special omega-3 lipid could treat acute kidney injury

by Dionne Seah,Duke-NUS Medical SchoolA cross-sectional view of the preclinical model's kidney revealing that the omega-3 lysolipid transporter Mfsd2a (green color) is found specifically in
Scurvy: Not just an 18th-century sailors' disease

Scurvy: Not just an 18th-century sailors' disease

byCanadian Medical Association JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScurvy, or vitamin C deficiency, is not just an 18th-century seafarers' disease, as a case study of a 65-year-old woma

Scurvy: Not just an 18th-century sailors' disease

byCanadian Medical Association JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScurvy, or vitamin C deficiency, is not just an 18th-century seafarers' disease, as a case study of a 65-year-old woma
Don't believe the hype—menopausal women don't all need to check—or increase—their testosterone levels

Don't believe the hype—menopausal women don't all need to check—or increase—their testosterone levels

by Susan Davis,The ConversationCredit: Pexels/Liza SummerEver heard "low testosterone" blamed for low mood, brain fog and loss of vitality? Despite all evidence to the contrary, social

Don't believe the hype—menopausal women don't all need to check—or increase—their testosterone levels

by Susan Davis,The ConversationCredit: Pexels/Liza SummerEver heard "low testosterone" blamed for low mood, brain fog and loss of vitality? Despite all evidence to the contrary, social
Chaperoning fat storage: The molecular basis of adiposity

Chaperoning fat storage: The molecular basis of adiposity

byOsaka UniversityBody fat levels vary due to physiological, pathological, environmental, hormonal, and genetic factors. Our study identifies HSP47—abundant in fat tissues—as a key determinant o

Chaperoning fat storage: The molecular basis of adiposity

byOsaka UniversityBody fat levels vary due to physiological, pathological, environmental, hormonal, and genetic factors. Our study identifies HSP47—abundant in fat tissues—as a key determinant o
Global experts call for ten urgent actions to address declining male fertility

Global experts call for ten urgent actions to address declining male fertility

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterWorldwide, limited data exist on sperm concentration in men. A summary of sperm concentration from a selection of available studies (blue) for world regi

Global experts call for ten urgent actions to address declining male fertility

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterWorldwide, limited data exist on sperm concentration in men. A summary of sperm concentration from a selection of available studies (blue) for world regi
Women may experience different PCOS symptoms depending on where they live

Women may experience different PCOS symptoms depending on where they live

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: http://www.scientificanimations.com, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsWomen with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in Alabama may be more likely to have exc

Women may experience different PCOS symptoms depending on where they live

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: http://www.scientificanimations.com, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsWomen with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in Alabama may be more likely to have exc
Are you sitting too long in your office job? Study offers some health tips

Are you sitting too long in your office job? Study offers some health tips

by Philippe Gradidge,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSedentary behavior can result in chronic health conditions such as obesity and heart diseases, bad news for the millions of

Are you sitting too long in your office job? Study offers some health tips

by Philippe Gradidge,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSedentary behavior can result in chronic health conditions such as obesity and heart diseases, bad news for the millions of