New study suggests enhanced mitochondrial fusion fuels nerve cell function and plasticity

by University of CologneThe picture shows neurons (magenta) born in the adult mouse hippocampus. Nuclei are stained cyan. The extending dendrites are important sites where mechanisms of plasticit

Updated on: April 06,2024

New study suggests enhanced mitochondrial fusion fuels nerve cell function and plasticity

by University of CologneThe picture shows neurons (magenta) born in the adult mouse hippocampus. Nuclei are stained cyan. The extending dendrites are important sites where mechanisms of plasticit

Updated on:April 06,2024

Demystifying a key receptor in substance use and neuropsychiatric disorders

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalMount Sinai Icahn scientists took detailed pictures of how drugs can bind to the TAAR1 receptor using CryoEM. They also discovered that an antipsychotic drug, asenapine

Updated on: January 09,2024

Demystifying a key receptor in substance use and neuropsychiatric disorders

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalMount Sinai Icahn scientists took detailed pictures of how drugs can bind to the TAAR1 receptor using CryoEM. They also discovered that an antipsychotic drug, asenapine

Updated on:January 09,2024

Combined antibiotics more effective against Lyme disease: Study

by Leslie Tate,Tulane UniversityThe study findings could pave the way for improved Lyme disease treatments, particularly in persistent cases, said lead researcher Monica Embers, PhD, associate p

Updated on: January 26,2024

Combined antibiotics more effective against Lyme disease: Study

by Leslie Tate,Tulane UniversityThe study findings could pave the way for improved Lyme disease treatments, particularly in persistent cases, said lead researcher Monica Embers, PhD, associate p

Updated on:January 26,2024

Diabetes drug shows promise in protecting kidneys

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityMore red areas in the kidney indicate higher oxygen levels. Credit: Osaka Metropolitan UniversityType 2 diabetes can lead to diabetic kidney disease, but a class o

Updated on: December 04,2024

Diabetes drug shows promise in protecting kidneys

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityMore red areas in the kidney indicate higher oxygen levels. Credit: Osaka Metropolitan UniversityType 2 diabetes can lead to diabetic kidney disease, but a class o

Updated on:December 04,2024

Decoding Organ Aging: Plasma Proteome Insights for Health and Disease

This study introduces a novel framework for modeling organ health and biological aging using plasma proteomics, offering a more nuanced understanding of aging at the organ level.

Updated on: July 18,2024

Decoding Organ Aging: Plasma Proteome Insights for Health and Disease

This study introduces a novel framework for modeling organ health and biological aging using plasma proteomics, offering a more nuanced understanding of aging at the organ level.

Updated on:July 18,2024

Study finds antibiotics combat gut bacteria that contribute to the pathogenesis of COVID-19

byWileyChest images of completely vaccinated sick moderate patients with SARS-CoV-2. Panel A-D: Four cases of vaccinated patients with pneumonia, no previous antibiotic use before hospital admis

Updated on: March 28,2024

Study finds antibiotics combat gut bacteria that contribute to the pathogenesis of COVID-19

byWileyChest images of completely vaccinated sick moderate patients with SARS-CoV-2. Panel A-D: Four cases of vaccinated patients with pneumonia, no previous antibiotic use before hospital admis

Updated on:March 28,2024

Drug combo marks advance against bladder cancer

by Ernie MundellA cancer drug duo more than doubled the survival of people battling the most common form of advanced bladder cancer, trial results show.Patients who took a combo of meds called EV+P—

Updated on: March 20,2024

Drug combo marks advance against bladder cancer

by Ernie MundellA cancer drug duo more than doubled the survival of people battling the most common form of advanced bladder cancer, trial results show.Patients who took a combo of meds called EV+P—

Updated on:March 20,2024

Researchers develop new tool to aid processing of spatial transcriptomic data

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaThe network architecture of dependency-aware deep generative models. Credit:Nature Methods(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41592-024-02257-yResearchers

Updated on: June 15,2024

Researchers develop new tool to aid processing of spatial transcriptomic data

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaThe network architecture of dependency-aware deep generative models. Credit:Nature Methods(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41592-024-02257-yResearchers

Updated on:June 15,2024

Green tea may help mitigate harm from hookah smoking, mouse study suggests

JANUARY 16, 2024byRUDN UniversityCredit:Molecules(2023). DOI: 10.3390/molecules28227502Many people consider hookah smoking to be less dangerous than smoking regular cigarettes. Yet h

Updated on: March 15,2024

Green tea may help mitigate harm from hookah smoking, mouse study suggests

JANUARY 16, 2024byRUDN UniversityCredit:Molecules(2023). DOI: 10.3390/molecules28227502Many people consider hookah smoking to be less dangerous than smoking regular cigarettes. Yet h

Updated on:March 15,2024

These programs put unused prescription drugs in the hands of patients in need

by Kate Ruder, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOn a recent November evening, Angie Phoenix waited at a pharmacy here in Colorado's second-largest city to pick up prescription drugs

Updated on: January 26,2024

These programs put unused prescription drugs in the hands of patients in need

by Kate Ruder, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOn a recent November evening, Angie Phoenix waited at a pharmacy here in Colorado's second-largest city to pick up prescription drugs

Updated on:January 26,2024

Liver fibrosis 'off switch' discovered in mice

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainChronic alcohol abuse and hepatitis can injure the liver, often leading to a buildup of collagen and scar tissue. Understanding thi

Updated on: March 25,2024

Liver fibrosis 'off switch' discovered in mice

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainChronic alcohol abuse and hepatitis can injure the liver, often leading to a buildup of collagen and scar tissue. Understanding thi

Updated on:March 25,2024

Understaffed nursing homes more likely to overuse antipsychotics as 'chemical restraints,' study finds

byNew York UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNursing homes in disadvantaged communities are more likely to overmedicate residents with antipsychotics, especially homes that are understa

Updated on: April 28,2024

Understaffed nursing homes more likely to overuse antipsychotics as 'chemical restraints,' study finds

byNew York UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNursing homes in disadvantaged communities are more likely to overmedicate residents with antipsychotics, especially homes that are understa

Updated on:April 28,2024