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Childhood obesity tied to double the risk of dengue hospitalization

Childhood obesity tied to double the risk of dengue hospitalization

by Stephanie Soucheray,University of MinnesotaA map of Sri Lanka showing the locations of recruitment of children from the 9 districts in Sri Lanka. Credit:PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases

Childhood obesity tied to double the risk of dengue hospitalization

by Stephanie Soucheray,University of MinnesotaA map of Sri Lanka showing the locations of recruitment of children from the 9 districts in Sri Lanka. Credit:PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Mouse study captures aging process at the cellular level

Mouse study captures aging process at the cellular level

by Holly Hartigan,Cornell UniversityDetermining the cell type composition in each day post injury. Credit:Nature Aging(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s43587-024-00756-3As muscles age, their cel

Mouse study captures aging process at the cellular level

by Holly Hartigan,Cornell UniversityDetermining the cell type composition in each day post injury. Credit:Nature Aging(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s43587-024-00756-3As muscles age, their cel
Research team identifies target protein regulating autoimmune disease lupus

Research team identifies target protein regulating autoimmune disease lupus

byPohang University of Science and TechnologySchematic of the mechanism of action of ETV5 on TFH cell differentiation. Credit: POSTECHA research team including Professor Yoontae Lee and Jiho Par

Research team identifies target protein regulating autoimmune disease lupus

byPohang University of Science and TechnologySchematic of the mechanism of action of ETV5 on TFH cell differentiation. Credit: POSTECHA research team including Professor Yoontae Lee and Jiho Par
Internet access may improve well-being in adults over 50

Internet access may improve well-being in adults over 50

byNature Publishing GroupCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInternet use may be associated with higher levels of life satisfaction, better self-reported health, and fewer symptoms of depression a

Internet access may improve well-being in adults over 50

byNature Publishing GroupCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInternet use may be associated with higher levels of life satisfaction, better self-reported health, and fewer symptoms of depression a
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
Burden of superficial cutaneous fungal infection quantified in US

Burden of superficial cutaneous fungal infection quantified in US

by Elana GotkineThe burden of superficial cutaneous fungal infections (SCFIs) among outpatient visits in the United States is high and increasing, according to a studypublishedonline Oct.

Burden of superficial cutaneous fungal infection quantified in US

by Elana GotkineThe burden of superficial cutaneous fungal infections (SCFIs) among outpatient visits in the United States is high and increasing, according to a studypublishedonline Oct.
Association between osteoporosis and telomere shortening

Association between osteoporosis and telomere shortening

by Impact Journals LLCComparison of change in LTL over the 2-year follow-up according to osteoporosis. (A) Scatterplot showing the associations between baseline LTL and percentage change in LTL over a

Association between osteoporosis and telomere shortening

by Impact Journals LLCComparison of change in LTL over the 2-year follow-up according to osteoporosis. (A) Scatterplot showing the associations between baseline LTL and percentage change in LTL over a
Researchers identify unknown signaling pathway in the brain responsible for migraine with aura

Researchers identify unknown signaling pathway in the brain responsible for migraine with aura

byUniversity of CopenhagenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA previously unknown mechanism by which proteins from the brain are carried to a particular group of sensory nerves causes migraine att

Researchers identify unknown signaling pathway in the brain responsible for migraine with aura

byUniversity of CopenhagenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA previously unknown mechanism by which proteins from the brain are carried to a particular group of sensory nerves causes migraine att
A new target for treatment of one type of macular degeneration

A new target for treatment of one type of macular degeneration

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityTert and Terc specific antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) suppress CNV growth. A) Schematic representation of the ASO treatment in laser-induced CNV mou

A new target for treatment of one type of macular degeneration

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityTert and Terc specific antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) suppress CNV growth. A) Schematic representation of the ASO treatment in laser-induced CNV mou
Addressing the prevalence of multimorbidity among aging adults

Addressing the prevalence of multimorbidity among aging adults

by Queen Muse,Thomas Jefferson UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe United Nations Population Division estimates the number of people aged 65 and older will double over the next three

Addressing the prevalence of multimorbidity among aging adults

by Queen Muse,Thomas Jefferson UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe United Nations Population Division estimates the number of people aged 65 and older will double over the next three