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Significant progress in cell separation technology

Significant progress in cell separation technology

by Beijing Institute of Technology Press Co., LtdSchematics of particle unilateral focusing and separation in sinusoidal microchannels with asymmetric obstacles: (i) concave and convex obstacles on ea

Significant progress in cell separation technology

by Beijing Institute of Technology Press Co., LtdSchematics of particle unilateral focusing and separation in sinusoidal microchannels with asymmetric obstacles: (i) concave and convex obstacles on ea
Australian study finds risky increase in antipsychotic drugs for children

Australian study finds risky increase in antipsychotic drugs for children

by Johnny von Einem,University of AdelaideMain diagnosis among children and adolescents receiving antipsychotic prescriptions, 2011 and 2017. Only one diagnosis is recorded per patient according

Australian study finds risky increase in antipsychotic drugs for children

by Johnny von Einem,University of AdelaideMain diagnosis among children and adolescents receiving antipsychotic prescriptions, 2011 and 2017. Only one diagnosis is recorded per patient according
Researchers identify molecular link between gut bacteria and excitatory brain signaling in C. elegans

Researchers identify molecular link between gut bacteria and excitatory brain signaling in C. elegans

by Jim Fessenden, UMass Chan Medical SchoolB12produced by gut bacteria suppresses the hyperactive behavior of unc-2(gof) mutants. Credit:Nature Cell Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s4155

Researchers identify molecular link between gut bacteria and excitatory brain signaling in C. elegans

by Jim Fessenden, UMass Chan Medical SchoolB12produced by gut bacteria suppresses the hyperactive behavior of unc-2(gof) mutants. Credit:Nature Cell Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s4155
FDA looking into new risks with popular weight-loss drugs

FDA looking into new risks with popular weight-loss drugs

by Robin FosterThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating reports of additional dangers linked to several wildly popular weight-loss drugs.In aquarterly reportissued this week,

FDA looking into new risks with popular weight-loss drugs

by Robin FosterThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating reports of additional dangers linked to several wildly popular weight-loss drugs.In aquarterly reportissued this week,
Competitive swimming program for young people with severe cerebral palsy reverses motor decline

Competitive swimming program for young people with severe cerebral palsy reverses motor decline

byUniversity of QueenslandParaSTART participant Nate preparing for a swim training session. Credit: ParaSTART program, University of QueenslandA competitive swimming program developed by Univers

Competitive swimming program for young people with severe cerebral palsy reverses motor decline

byUniversity of QueenslandParaSTART participant Nate preparing for a swim training session. Credit: ParaSTART program, University of QueenslandA competitive swimming program developed by Univers
Organs-on-chips provide insights into molecular mechanisms of disease, facilitate design of newer treatment strategies

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

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
New antibiotic zosurabalpin shows promise against drug-resistant bacteria: An expert explains

New antibiotic zosurabalpin shows promise against drug-resistant bacteria: An expert explains

by Jonathan Cox,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers haveidentifiedan entirely new class of antibiotic that can kill bacteria that are resistant to most curre

New antibiotic zosurabalpin shows promise against drug-resistant bacteria: An expert explains

by Jonathan Cox,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers haveidentifiedan entirely new class of antibiotic that can kill bacteria that are resistant to most curre
Dapagliflozin cuts cardiovascular events in patients with heart failure, T2D

Dapagliflozin cuts cardiovascular events in patients with heart failure, T2D

by Elana GotkineFor patients with heart failure and type 2 diabetes (T2D), dapagliflozin does not reduce urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) but does reduce some cardiovascular events, accordin

Dapagliflozin cuts cardiovascular events in patients with heart failure, T2D

by Elana GotkineFor patients with heart failure and type 2 diabetes (T2D), dapagliflozin does not reduce urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) but does reduce some cardiovascular events, accordin
Rodents may see moving objects in a way similar to primates, visual cortex study suggests

Rodents may see moving objects in a way similar to primates, visual cortex study suggests

byInternational School of Advanced Studies (SISSA)To accurately perceive the direction of moving objects, rats could exploit a small but very useful cluster of visual neurons, which seem to work

Rodents may see moving objects in a way similar to primates, visual cortex study suggests

byInternational School of Advanced Studies (SISSA)To accurately perceive the direction of moving objects, rats could exploit a small but very useful cluster of visual neurons, which seem to work
Researchers report encouraging first evidence of effective new gene therapy to treat multiple sulfatase deficiency

Researchers report encouraging first evidence of effective new gene therapy to treat multiple sulfatase deficiency

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit:Molecular Therapy(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2024.08.015Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have tested a

Researchers report encouraging first evidence of effective new gene therapy to treat multiple sulfatase deficiency

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit:Molecular Therapy(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2024.08.015Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have tested a
New vaccine against fatal tropical disease and potential bioterror weapon demonstrates efficacy in animal studies

New vaccine against fatal tropical disease and potential bioterror weapon demonstrates efficacy in animal studies

by Marcus Horwitz,University of California, Los AngelesBurkholderia pseudomallei infecting a human cell. The bacteria (red) are polymerizing actin (green). Credit: Christopher T. FrenchIn a mous

New vaccine against fatal tropical disease and potential bioterror weapon demonstrates efficacy in animal studies

by Marcus Horwitz,University of California, Los AngelesBurkholderia pseudomallei infecting a human cell. The bacteria (red) are polymerizing actin (green). Credit: Christopher T. FrenchIn a mous
Preoperative GLP-1 agonist use does not increase aspiration

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

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