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Male infertility genetic study improves molecular diagnostics and personalized management of patients

Male infertility genetic study improves molecular diagnostics and personalized management of patients

by Estonian Research CouncilDNA samples in Estonian Biobank. Photo by Renee Altrov. Credit: Renee AltrovApproximately one in seven couples face difficulties conceiving a child naturally. Half of these

Male infertility genetic study improves molecular diagnostics and personalized management of patients

by Estonian Research CouncilDNA samples in Estonian Biobank. Photo by Renee Altrov. Credit: Renee AltrovApproximately one in seven couples face difficulties conceiving a child naturally. Half of these
Coronary sinus reducer relieves angina, but how it works remains unclear

Coronary sinus reducer relieves angina, but how it works remains unclear

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Towfiqu barbhuiya from PexelsPeople with chronic chest pain who received a coronary sinus reducer (CSR)—a stent thought to increase the amount of oxygen-r

Coronary sinus reducer relieves angina, but how it works remains unclear

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Towfiqu barbhuiya from PexelsPeople with chronic chest pain who received a coronary sinus reducer (CSR)—a stent thought to increase the amount of oxygen-r
Study identifies novel mechanism of glucose sensing by adipocytes in regulating thermogenesis and energy metabolism

Study identifies novel mechanism of glucose sensing by adipocytes in regulating thermogenesis and energy metabolism

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesThe proposed model for glucose sensing via CREBZF in the regulation of thermogenesis and energy homeostasis in adipose tissues. Targeting CREBZF may provide

Study identifies novel mechanism of glucose sensing by adipocytes in regulating thermogenesis and energy metabolism

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesThe proposed model for glucose sensing via CREBZF in the regulation of thermogenesis and energy homeostasis in adipose tissues. Targeting CREBZF may provide
Scientists harness ultrasound for drug delivery and tissue implantation

Scientists harness ultrasound for drug delivery and tissue implantation

by Technion - Israel Institute of TechnologyUltrasound mediated polymerization of acousto-sensitive biomaterials. Credit: Small Methods (2024). DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202301197Research presents an advance

Scientists harness ultrasound for drug delivery and tissue implantation

by Technion - Israel Institute of TechnologyUltrasound mediated polymerization of acousto-sensitive biomaterials. Credit: Small Methods (2024). DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202301197Research presents an advance
Doctors urge refrigerating acne creams to reduce cancer risk

Doctors urge refrigerating acne creams to reduce cancer risk

by Anna Edney, Bloomberg NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSome dermatologists are recommending that people refrigerate benzoyl peroxide products such as Proactiv and Clearasil after an independent

Doctors urge refrigerating acne creams to reduce cancer risk

by Anna Edney, Bloomberg NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSome dermatologists are recommending that people refrigerate benzoyl peroxide products such as Proactiv and Clearasil after an independent
Off-label use of a common antibiotic to treat muscular dystrophy

Off-label use of a common antibiotic to treat muscular dystrophy

byOsaka UniversityMechanisms of molecular pathology and erythromycin treatment in myotonic dystrophy type 1 In myotonic dystrophy type 1, aberrant RNA transcribed from the mutant DMPK gene leads

Off-label use of a common antibiotic to treat muscular dystrophy

byOsaka UniversityMechanisms of molecular pathology and erythromycin treatment in myotonic dystrophy type 1 In myotonic dystrophy type 1, aberrant RNA transcribed from the mutant DMPK gene leads
Scientists identify a molecular anchor that stabilizes mitochondria near synapses to support memory formation

Scientists identify a molecular anchor that stabilizes mitochondria near synapses to support memory formation

byMax Planck Florida Institute for NeuroscienceIdentifying proteins required for mitochondria-actin tethering in dendrites. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-02

Scientists identify a molecular anchor that stabilizes mitochondria near synapses to support memory formation

byMax Planck Florida Institute for NeuroscienceIdentifying proteins required for mitochondria-actin tethering in dendrites. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-02
Study eases concern at antipsychotics use in pregnancy

Study eases concern at antipsychotics use in pregnancy

byUniversity of New South WalesCrude and propensity score-weighted cumulative incidence (with 95% confidence intervals) for composite neurodevelopmental outcome from age 3–19 years in children o

Study eases concern at antipsychotics use in pregnancy

byUniversity of New South WalesCrude and propensity score-weighted cumulative incidence (with 95% confidence intervals) for composite neurodevelopmental outcome from age 3–19 years in children o
Research may offer relief to migraine sufferers

Research may offer relief to migraine sufferers

FEBRUARY 21, 2024by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaRoughly one in five women suffer from migraines, compared to fewer than one in 10 men. Credit: John DiJulia, University CommunicationsResear

Research may offer relief to migraine sufferers

FEBRUARY 21, 2024by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaRoughly one in five women suffer from migraines, compared to fewer than one in 10 men. Credit: John DiJulia, University CommunicationsResear
Class of Alzheimer's drug presents unique challenge for patients with cardiovascular disease

Class of Alzheimer's drug presents unique challenge for patients with cardiovascular disease

by Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainA newViewpoint articlepublished in theJournal of the American Medical Association&nb

Class of Alzheimer's drug presents unique challenge for patients with cardiovascular disease

by Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainA newViewpoint articlepublished in theJournal of the American Medical Association&nb
Study finds moderately elevated fracture risk following use of sedative–hypnotics

Study finds moderately elevated fracture risk following use of sedative–hypnotics

byThe University of Hong KongCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGlobal consumption data show that there is an increasing trend of sedative–hypnotic prescriptions, especially in more developed aff

Study finds moderately elevated fracture risk following use of sedative–hypnotics

byThe University of Hong KongCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGlobal consumption data show that there is an increasing trend of sedative–hypnotic prescriptions, especially in more developed aff