Researchers identify a potential target for reversing poor metabolic traits

by Brandon Chase,Massachusetts General HospitalGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.11.010During oxidative stress, excess production of reactive

Updated on: December 26,2023

Researchers identify a potential target for reversing poor metabolic traits

by Brandon Chase,Massachusetts General HospitalGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.11.010During oxidative stress, excess production of reactive

Updated on:December 26,2023

Organs-on-chips provide insights into molecular mechanisms of disease, facilitate design of newer treatment strategies

by Xia & He Publishing Inc.An illustration of organ-on-chip simulating the biological microenvironment. Credit:Journal of Exploratory Research in Pharmacology(2024). DOI: 10.14218/JERP

Updated on: July 23,2024

Organs-on-chips provide insights into molecular mechanisms of disease, facilitate design of newer treatment strategies

by Xia & He Publishing Inc.An illustration of organ-on-chip simulating the biological microenvironment. Credit:Journal of Exploratory Research in Pharmacology(2024). DOI: 10.14218/JERP

Updated on:July 23,2024

Alarm over lax oversight of weight loss drug adverts that could harm patients

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUK organizations responsible for protecting the public from prescription-only drug adverts are putting patients at risk from the harms

Updated on: January 26,2024

Alarm over lax oversight of weight loss drug adverts that could harm patients

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUK organizations responsible for protecting the public from prescription-only drug adverts are putting patients at risk from the harms

Updated on:January 26,2024

Mouse study successfully regenerates thyroid glands in the spleen

by Nanjing University School of Life SciencesSchematic description of intra-splenic thyroid regeneration (left) and staining images of reconstructed thyroid tissues within the spleen (right). Credit:

Updated on: January 02,2024

Mouse study successfully regenerates thyroid glands in the spleen

by Nanjing University School of Life SciencesSchematic description of intra-splenic thyroid regeneration (left) and staining images of reconstructed thyroid tissues within the spleen (right). Credit:

Updated on:January 02,2024

Why clinical trials stop: Researchers find a link between genetic evidence and trial outcome

by Helena Cornu,European Molecular Biology LaboratoryHierarchical clustering of stop reason similarity based on curation from Pak et al. and 447 additional stopped trials due to COVID-19. Credit

Updated on: August 26,2024

Why clinical trials stop: Researchers find a link between genetic evidence and trial outcome

by Helena Cornu,European Molecular Biology LaboratoryHierarchical clustering of stop reason similarity based on curation from Pak et al. and 447 additional stopped trials due to COVID-19. Credit

Updated on:August 26,2024

Researchers identify and manipulate neural circuits for risk/reward decision-making in primates

by Spyros Goulas, Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Biology (ASHBI)Bananas represent the reward and the crocodile represents the risk. The blue path is a low risk-low return decision, while th

Updated on: January 09,2024

Researchers identify and manipulate neural circuits for risk/reward decision-making in primates

by Spyros Goulas, Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Biology (ASHBI)Bananas represent the reward and the crocodile represents the risk. The blue path is a low risk-low return decision, while th

Updated on:January 09,2024

New research into life-threatening birth defect of the diaphragm

by Birgit Pfeiffer,Leipzig UniversityHypoplastic lungs of human fetuses with CDH have increased macrophage density and up-regulation of inflammatory mediators. Credit:Science Advances&nbsp

Updated on: August 08,2024

New research into life-threatening birth defect of the diaphragm

by Birgit Pfeiffer,Leipzig UniversityHypoplastic lungs of human fetuses with CDH have increased macrophage density and up-regulation of inflammatory mediators. Credit:Science Advances&nbsp

Updated on:August 08,2024

Study shows web app effective in determining access to statins without a prescription

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing a web application to qualify individuals for treatment with a non-prescription statin closely matched the results of clinic

Updated on: April 28,2024

Study shows web app effective in determining access to statins without a prescription

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing a web application to qualify individuals for treatment with a non-prescription statin closely matched the results of clinic

Updated on:April 28,2024

Tirzepatide versus Semaglutide in Weight Reduction

Clinical studies have demonstrated that both tirzepatide and semaglutide are effective in promoting weight loss among individuals with overweight or obesity.

Updated on: July 23,2024

Tirzepatide versus Semaglutide in Weight Reduction

Clinical studies have demonstrated that both tirzepatide and semaglutide are effective in promoting weight loss among individuals with overweight or obesity.

Updated on:July 23,2024

A new gene-editing system tackles complex diseases

by Michelle Franklin,University of California - San DiegoA schematic overview of multiplexed orthogonal base editing. Credit:Nature Biotechnology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41587-024-02240

Updated on: May 30,2024

A new gene-editing system tackles complex diseases

by Michelle Franklin,University of California - San DiegoA schematic overview of multiplexed orthogonal base editing. Credit:Nature Biotechnology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41587-024-02240

Updated on:May 30,2024

Preoperative GLP-1 agonist use does not increase aspiration

by Elana GotkinePreoperative glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist use does not increase the risk for aspiration or subsequent pneumonia in patients undergoing various surgical procedures, according

Updated on: April 28,2024

Preoperative GLP-1 agonist use does not increase aspiration

by Elana GotkinePreoperative glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist use does not increase the risk for aspiration or subsequent pneumonia in patients undergoing various surgical procedures, according

Updated on:April 28,2024

Gut Microbiome Changes as Early Indicators of Rheumatoid Arthritis Development

The intricate relationship between the gut microbiome and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has become a significant area of research, with recent studies providing valuable insights into how gut bacteria might influence the onset and progression of this chronic

Updated on: November 15,2024

Gut Microbiome Changes as Early Indicators of Rheumatoid Arthritis Development

The intricate relationship between the gut microbiome and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has become a significant area of research, with recent studies providing valuable insights into how gut bacteria might influence the onset and progression of this chronic

Updated on:November 15,2024