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Predicting new pandemics through data analysis of recombinant virus genomes

Predicting new pandemics through data analysis of recombinant virus genomes

byPolytechnic University of MilanCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA studypublishedinNature Communicationspresents the promising results of RecombinHunt, a new data-driven

Predicting new pandemics through data analysis of recombinant virus genomes

byPolytechnic University of MilanCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA studypublishedinNature Communicationspresents the promising results of RecombinHunt, a new data-driven
Membranous labyrinth distension seen in MRI of Meniere disease

Membranous labyrinth distension seen in MRI of Meniere disease

by Elana GotkineDistension of the membranous labyrinth is seen in histologic specimens from deceased patients with symptoms consistent with Meniere disease and in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) from

Membranous labyrinth distension seen in MRI of Meniere disease

by Elana GotkineDistension of the membranous labyrinth is seen in histologic specimens from deceased patients with symptoms consistent with Meniere disease and in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) from
Predicting the future: Simple tool helps estimate fall risks

Predicting the future: Simple tool helps estimate fall risks

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityA new assessment tool has been developed to estimate fall risks in older populations. Credit: Osaka Metropolitan UniversityAn aging society has posed a new global

Predicting the future: Simple tool helps estimate fall risks

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityA new assessment tool has been developed to estimate fall risks in older populations. Credit: Osaka Metropolitan UniversityAn aging society has posed a new global
A little help with exercise for seniors can go a long way, study finds

A little help with exercise for seniors can go a long way, study finds

byMonash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large study of older Australians has found more would exercise—and exercise better—if classes were subsidized.The Monash University researc

A little help with exercise for seniors can go a long way, study finds

byMonash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large study of older Australians has found more would exercise—and exercise better—if classes were subsidized.The Monash University researc
A tick to blame for the alpha-gal, meat allergy

A tick to blame for the alpha-gal, meat allergy

by Deb Balzer,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYou may have heard about alpha-gal syndrome also known as the meat allergy illness or tick bite meat allergy. The Centers for Disease Co

A tick to blame for the alpha-gal, meat allergy

by Deb Balzer,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYou may have heard about alpha-gal syndrome also known as the meat allergy illness or tick bite meat allergy. The Centers for Disease Co
Scientists discover new T cells and genes related to immune disorders

Scientists discover new T cells and genes related to immune disorders

byRIKENA newly developed method called ReapTEC allowed the discovery of thouands of active bidirectional enhancers. Further anaylis of GWAS data revelaed that various immune-mediated diseases, l

Scientists discover new T cells and genes related to immune disorders

byRIKENA newly developed method called ReapTEC allowed the discovery of thouands of active bidirectional enhancers. Further anaylis of GWAS data revelaed that various immune-mediated diseases, l
Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's disease

Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's disease

Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's diseaseby Ernie MundellIn some people, new-onset depression may stem from the same buildup of toxic plaques in the brain that have long been

Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's disease

Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's diseaseby Ernie MundellIn some people, new-onset depression may stem from the same buildup of toxic plaques in the brain that have long been
Boosting fruit intake during midlife can ward off late-life blues, study finds

Boosting fruit intake during midlife can ward off late-life blues, study finds

byNational University of SingaporeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPopulations are rapidly aging worldwide, and there is an increased prevalence of late-life depressive symptoms among older adu

Boosting fruit intake during midlife can ward off late-life blues, study finds

byNational University of SingaporeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPopulations are rapidly aging worldwide, and there is an increased prevalence of late-life depressive symptoms among older adu
A healthy lifestyle is associated with more years without Alzheimer's

A healthy lifestyle is associated with more years without Alzheimer's

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA U.S. study published byThe BMJtoday suggests that a healthy lifestyle is associated with a longer life expectancy among both men a

A healthy lifestyle is associated with more years without Alzheimer's

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA U.S. study published byThe BMJtoday suggests that a healthy lifestyle is associated with a longer life expectancy among both men a
Noncoding RNA Terc-53 and hyaluronan receptor Hmmr regulate aging in mice

Noncoding RNA Terc-53 and hyaluronan receptor Hmmr regulate aging in mice

by Higher Education PressTerc-53 functions as a molecular scaffold bringing together Hmmr and Trim25, accelerating Hmmr's ubiquitination-mediated degradation, which consequently leads to neuroinfl

Noncoding RNA Terc-53 and hyaluronan receptor Hmmr regulate aging in mice

by Higher Education PressTerc-53 functions as a molecular scaffold bringing together Hmmr and Trim25, accelerating Hmmr's ubiquitination-mediated degradation, which consequently leads to neuroinfl
AI-powered tool helps doctors detect rare diseases

AI-powered tool helps doctors detect rare diseases

by Mary-Rose Abraham,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn her first year at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Katharina "Kat" Schmolly, M

AI-powered tool helps doctors detect rare diseases

by Mary-Rose Abraham,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn her first year at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Katharina "Kat" Schmolly, M