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Case Western Reserve University Explores Brain Proteins in Alzheimer’s Disease Researchers at Case Western Reserve University are investigating the role of specific brain proteins in the development of Alzheimer’s disease, a condition that affects nearly 7 million Americans aged 65 and older. Alzheimer’s disease gradually impairs thinking and memory and is more deadly than breast…
University of South Australia Study Links Maternal Obesity to Child Mental Health Issues New research from the University of South Australia reveals that children born to mothers who are obese before and during pregnancy are more likely to develop neuropsychiatric and behavioral disorders, such as ADHD and ASD. The study highlights a correlation between maternal…
Kobe University Discovers Treatment for Recurrent Pregnancy Loss In Kobe, Japan, researchers from Kobe University have made a significant breakthrough in treating women who experience recurrent pregnancy loss. This condition affects women who have lost two or more pregnancies without a known cause. The research team, led by obstetrician Tanimura Kenji, found that about 20%…
Health Risks for Surrogates During Pregnancy New research from ICES and Queen’s University highlights that gestational carriers, also known as surrogates, may face more severe complications during pregnancy and the early postpartum period compared to those who conceive naturally or through IVF. The study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, analyzed 863,017 births in…
Virginia Tech Researchers Discover Bacterial Infection Mechanism In Blacksburg, Virginia, researchers at Virginia Tech have made a significant discovery about how bacteria infect their hosts. Led by Daniel Capelluto, the team studied the bacterium Shigella flexneri, known for causing dysentery. Their findings were published in the journal Structure. Understanding Bacterial Infection Shigella flexneri is transmitted…
New Hope for HHT Patients: Pomalidomide Shows Promise in Treating Rare Bleeding Disorder Researchers have found that pomalidomide, a drug used for bone marrow cancer, is effective in treating hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), a rare bleeding disorder. The trial, funded by the National Institutes of Health, showed significant improvements in patients, including reduced nosebleeds and…
Vanderbilt University Study: How Fever Affects Immune Cells and Cancer Risk Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Centre have discovered that fever temperatures can boost immune cell activity but also cause stress and damage to certain T cells. This study, published in Science Immunology, explores how heat affects cells and its link to cancer development. Jeff…
Understanding TRMT10A’s Role in Brain Health Research by Kumamoto University A team from Kumamoto University has discovered the significant role of the enzyme TRMT10A in maintaining brain function. This enzyme is crucial for tRNA methylation, which affects protein synthesis in the brain. Key Findings The researchers studied mice lacking the Trmt10a gene and found a…
Columbia Researchers Develop Bacterial Vaccine to Fight Cancer Scientists at Columbia University have created a new type of cancer vaccine using probiotic bacteria. This innovative approach trains the immune system to target and destroy cancer cells, offering hope for personalized cancer treatments. How It Works The vaccine uses genetically modified E. coli bacteria to deliver…
Colorado State University Researchers Develop New Method to Study DNA Replication Researchers at Colorado State University have discovered a new way to study DNA replication using genetically modified yeast. This method offers a clearer understanding of cell cycle arrest, which is crucial for cancer treatment and genetic research. The study, led by Assistant Professor Grant…