Medical cannabis is very trendy right now. Although there is a body of research proving that medical marijuana could be useful in treating a variety of conditions, scientists are still not sure about some possible side effects. Researchers from the University of Aberdeen now have revealed a new method, showing which patients can benefit from...
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Study sheds new light on how cells interact with their surroundings
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London identify novel pathway behind how cells sense and respond to their environment. The study, published in Nature Materials, found that a previously overlooked protein, known as syndecan-4, is important for transmitting external signals into the cell. Syndecan-4 senses movements outside the cell and converts them into biochemical signals...
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The 13 emotions that music evokes in us
A new study from the University of California, Berkeley has identified and mapped the 13 subjective experiences that different kinds of music can evoke in people. Researchers have now mapped the main 13 categories of emotion that music can evoke in us. Have you ever been in a situation where you wanted a playlist of...
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Need to control blood sugar? There’s a drink for that, says UBC prof
Ketone supplement may control glucose by mimicking some aspects of a ketogenic diet UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA OKANAGAN CAMPUS With more people with diabetes and pre-diabetes looking for strategies to help control blood sugar, new research from UBC’s Okanagan campus suggests that ketone monoester drinks–a popular new food supplement–may help do exactly that. “There has...
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Bacterial link in celiac disease
MONASH UNIVERSITY Bacterial exposure has been identified as a potential environmental risk factor in developing coeliac disease, a hereditary autoimmune-like condition that affects about one in 70 Australians. It is estimated that half of all Australians are born with one of two genes that cause coeliac disease, and approximately one in 40 are likely to...
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Take heart: Pitt study reveals how relaxin targets cardiovascular disease
Pitt researchers detail the interplay between relaxin and Wnt signaling, noting its positive effects on an aging heart UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PITTSBURGH (Jan. 6, 2020) … As a healthy heart ages, it becomes more susceptible to cardiovascular diseases. Though researchers have discovered that relaxin, an insulin-like hormone, suppresses atrial fibrillation (AF), inflammation, and fibrosis in...
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Scientists discover how tuberculosis puts the brakes on immune engines
by Thomas Deane, Trinity College Dublin Scientists from Trinity have discovered both how TB puts the brakes on our immune engines and how we can kick-start those engines back into gear—providing hope that improved treatment options could soon be on the horizon. Although ancient, TB is still the world’s deadliest infectious disease. While it is...
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Study reveals long-term benefits of weight loss surgery in adults with obesity and diabetes
by Wiley Researchers recently conducted the largest study to date to evaluate the effectiveness of weight loss surgery in a Chinese population of individuals with obesity and type 2 diabetes. In the study, which is published in Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews, surgery provided substantial and sustainable effects on weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol over five...
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Dual-layer nanoparticle vaccine lays foundation for universal flu shot
By Michael Irving It might seem like little more than a seasonal nuisance these days, but the flu is a massive and potentially deadly health problem for the world to deal with. The virus mutates quickly and unpredictably, making it hard to develop effective vaccines. Now, researchers at Georgia State University have combined two antigens to...
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Study finds salt nanoparticles are toxic to cancer cells
A new study at the University of Georgia has found a way to attack cancer cells that is potentially less harmful to the patient. Sodium chloride nanoparticles – more commonly known as salt – are toxic to cancer cells and offer the potential for therapies that have fewer negative side effects than current treatments. Led...