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Different autism risk genes, same effects on brain development

Different autism risk genes, same effects on brain development

by Harvard UniversityMicroscopy image of a brain organoid showing neuron precursors (magenta) and deep-layer projection neurons (green), which are one of the cell types affected by autism risk ge

Different autism risk genes, same effects on brain development

by Harvard UniversityMicroscopy image of a brain organoid showing neuron precursors (magenta) and deep-layer projection neurons (green), which are one of the cell types affected by autism risk ge
Scientists improve the equation in FDA guidance predicting drug interactions

Scientists improve the equation in FDA guidance predicting drug interactions

by Institute for Basic ScienceThe new equation provides more accurate predictions than the conventional FDA equation. The FDA equation with Fg estimated assuming Fa = 1 underpredicts the area und

Scientists improve the equation in FDA guidance predicting drug interactions

by Institute for Basic ScienceThe new equation provides more accurate predictions than the conventional FDA equation. The FDA equation with Fg estimated assuming Fa = 1 underpredicts the area und
Mature 'lab grown' neurons hold promise for neurodegenerative disease

Mature 'lab grown' neurons hold promise for neurodegenerative disease

by Northwestern UniversityFluorescent images of human neurons (stained with red, green and blue) growing on coatings with fast-moving molecules (left) or conventional laminin (right) for 72 hours

Mature 'lab grown' neurons hold promise for neurodegenerative disease

by Northwestern UniversityFluorescent images of human neurons (stained with red, green and blue) growing on coatings with fast-moving molecules (left) or conventional laminin (right) for 72 hours
Antibiotic use in remote communities contributing to the burden of disease

Antibiotic use in remote communities contributing to the burden of disease

by Menzies School of Health ResearchCumulative incidence of first antibiotic prescription by age in months. Credit: Menzies School of Health ResearchA study of antibiotic prescription rates for Aborig

Antibiotic use in remote communities contributing to the burden of disease

by Menzies School of Health ResearchCumulative incidence of first antibiotic prescription by age in months. Credit: Menzies School of Health ResearchA study of antibiotic prescription rates for Aborig
Many antibiotic courses for common infections not in line with guidelines

Many antibiotic courses for common infections not in line with guidelines

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany antibiotic courses prescribed for common infections treated in English primary care (general practices and community services) exceed the r

Many antibiotic courses for common infections not in line with guidelines

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany antibiotic courses prescribed for common infections treated in English primary care (general practices and community services) exceed the r
Re-engineered antibiotic shows potential for treatment of drug-resistant bacteria

Re-engineered antibiotic shows potential for treatment of drug-resistant bacteria

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalResearchers led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have developed a second-generation antibiotic that shows early effectiveness ag

Re-engineered antibiotic shows potential for treatment of drug-resistant bacteria

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalResearchers led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have developed a second-generation antibiotic that shows early effectiveness ag
Researchers develop model to assess biology of human placental barrier

Researchers develop model to assess biology of human placental barrier

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityPlacental organoids generated from human placental stem cells (left), a front view of the placental barrier model (center), and a side view of the barrier mo

Researchers develop model to assess biology of human placental barrier

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityPlacental organoids generated from human placental stem cells (left), a front view of the placental barrier model (center), and a side view of the barrier mo
Removing bias from healthcare AI tools

Removing bias from healthcare AI tools

22 February 2024Rapid advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have opened the way for the creation of a huge range of new healthcare tools, but to ensure that these tools do not exacerbate preexistin

Removing bias from healthcare AI tools

22 February 2024Rapid advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have opened the way for the creation of a huge range of new healthcare tools, but to ensure that these tools do not exacerbate preexistin
Study shows that the way the brain learns is different from the way that artificial intelligence systems learn

Study shows that the way the brain learns is different from the way that artificial intelligence systems learn

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEMEDICAL SCIENCESNEUROSCIENCERESEARCHSCIENCEResearchers from theMRC Brain Network Dynamics Unit and Oxford University’sDepartment of Computer Sciencehave set ou

Study shows that the way the brain learns is different from the way that artificial intelligence systems learn

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEMEDICAL SCIENCESNEUROSCIENCERESEARCHSCIENCEResearchers from theMRC Brain Network Dynamics Unit and Oxford University’sDepartment of Computer Sciencehave set ou
New data shows prevalence of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

New data shows prevalence of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

New data shows prevalence of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)HEALTHMEDICAL SCIENCESMENTAL HEALTHRESEARCH29 January 2024Around 1.6% of women and girls have symptomatic Premenstrual Dysphoric Diso

New data shows prevalence of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

New data shows prevalence of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)HEALTHMEDICAL SCIENCESMENTAL HEALTHRESEARCH29 January 2024Around 1.6% of women and girls have symptomatic Premenstrual Dysphoric Diso
Chronic Hepatitis B

Chronic Hepatitis B

RESEARCH29 January 2024New hepatitis B study reveals how viruses adapt to low-oxygen environments, such as those found deep within the liver, opening up possible new therapeutic targets for liver path

Chronic Hepatitis B

RESEARCH29 January 2024New hepatitis B study reveals how viruses adapt to low-oxygen environments, such as those found deep within the liver, opening up possible new therapeutic targets for liver path
Research uncovers mechanism behind stubborn memories

Research uncovers mechanism behind stubborn memories

BRAIN HEALTHMEDICAL SCIENCESMENTAL HEALTHNEUROSCIENCERESEARCH18 January 2024Researchers from the Medical Research Council Brain Network Dynamics Unit at the University of Oxford and the Nuffield Depar

Research uncovers mechanism behind stubborn memories

BRAIN HEALTHMEDICAL SCIENCESMENTAL HEALTHNEUROSCIENCERESEARCH18 January 2024Researchers from the Medical Research Council Brain Network Dynamics Unit at the University of Oxford and the Nuffield Depar