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Phys.org / Biologists discover alternative systems that help cells control genes
Researchers at the School of Biological Sciences of The University of Hong Kong (HKU) have uncovered how eukaryotic cells can control gene activity even after losing one of their major gene-regulatory systems during evolution. ...
Medical Xpress / Liver metabolism of an essential amino acid may play a key role in gut health
Many biological processes exhibit daytime differences governed by rhythmic exposure to sunlight, termed circadian rhythms. Researchers at Penn State recently found, in mice, that a protein critical to intestinal barrier function—helping ...
Medical Xpress / A 'window to the brain': Chip tracks glioblastoma treatment response using tumor vesicles in blood
Technology created at the University of Queensland could improve the odds of surviving brain cancer and change how we treat a range of neurological conditions. Dr. Richard Lobb and Dr. Zhen Zhang from UQ's Australian Institute ...
Tech Xplore / Study finds banning energy disconnections shouldn't destabilize markets
Approaches by some European countries and Australia to protect energy consumers could help countries worldwide phase out harmful electricity disconnections without destabilizing power markets, new research published in the ...
Medical Xpress / Digital therapy shows promise as a treatment for female sexual dysfunction
Sexual dysfunction is a reality for many women, but the subject remains taboo. A large percentage of women remain untreated, a problem that is exacerbated by the shortage of treatment options for female sexual dysfunction. ...
Medical Xpress / Targeting the 'good' arm after stroke can lead to better motor skills
Traditional stroke rehabilitation therapy focuses on restoring strength and movement to the more impaired side of the body, but a new randomized clinical trial has revealed that targeted therapy for the less impaired arm ...
Medical Xpress / Before crisis strikes—smartwatch tracks triggers for opioid misuse
Opioid overdoses continue to take a devastating toll across the United States. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2023, the nation recorded roughly 105,000 drug overdose deaths overall, ...
Medical Xpress / Taming tumor chaos: Researchers uncover key to improving glioblastoma treatment
A study by Brown University Health researchers has identified a crucial factor that may help improve treatment for glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and common forms of adult brain cancer. The findings, published in ...
Medical Xpress / Managing long COVID energy levels with a new activity-tracking app
The first study to test a digital tool designed to help people with long COVID manage their energy levels has been developed by a team of researchers. The paper published in Nature Communications is titled "A Digital Platform ...
Medical Xpress / Study maps 30 rheumatoid arthritis biopsies, linking joint scarring to treatment resistance
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a common autoimmune disease where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the lining of its own joints, causing chronic pain, swelling, and stiffness. While there have been remarkable advancements ...
Medical Xpress / Everyday diabetes medicine could treat common cause of blindness
Doctors have found that metformin, an everyday medicine for diabetes, is associated with less progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the most common cause of blindness in western countries. In a recent study, ...
Medical Xpress / Psilocybin shows context-dependent effects on social behavior and inflammation in female mice
Researchers led by Dr. Claire Foldi at Monash University have discovered that psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in magic mushrooms, produces subtle but distinct effects on social behavior and inflammation that depend ...
