Molecule produced in gut can have protective effect against flu, study showsIn experiments with mice, researchers at the State University of Campinas in Brazil and the Pasteur Institute in Lille (France) found that viral load and inflammation decreased in animals infected by influenza virus when they were given the substance. Peer-Reviewed PublicationFUNDAÇÃO DE AMPARO À...
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LJI scientists develop new method to match genes to their molecular ‘switches
New research may help scientists hunt down solid tumors and better diagnose disease Peer-Reviewed PublicationLA JOLLA INSTITUTE FOR IMMUNOLOGY THE NEW RESEARCH WAS LED BY LJI PROFESSOR ANJANA RAO, PH.D., (LEFT) AND LJI ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR FERHAT AY, PH.D. LA JOLLA, CA—Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have developed a new computational method for...
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Device restores hand function for some with spinal injury
After half a decade of tirelessly working to reverse the effects of a 2005 spinal cord injury, Jon Schlueter remembers finally lowering his expectations. Schlueter had dedicated himself to exercise-based rehabilitation after a shallow-diving accident left him with an incomplete C5-C7 spine injury. He needed to make the most of the limited window those with...
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First pig-to-human liver transplant recipient ‘doing very well
The transplant aims to prolong the life of the patient and provides important lessons for doctors.By Smriti Mallapaty The surgery to implant a genetically modified pig’s liver into the 71-year-old man lasted 8 hours.Credit: David Tadevosian/Shutterstock A 71-year-old man in China has become the first living person to receive a liver transplant from a genetically...
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Knee ‘plug’ simplifies surgery and recovery
By Paul McClure June 02, 2024 Synthetic ‘plugs’ heal damaged cartilage and bone and may replace total knee replacementsTexas A&M Engineering Damage to knee cartilage and bone can limit mobility and cause chronic pain. Now, researchers have developed an off-the-shelf synthetic ‘plug’ that heals the joint and could be an alternative to current treatments like...
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Losing Muscle with GLP-1 RAs? There May be a Drug for That
NEW ORLEANS — Medications in development would preserve muscle mass and augment fat loss when used in combination with glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists taken for weight loss. As drugs such as semaglutide (Wegovy) and the dual agonist glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP)/GLP-1 tirzepatide (Zepbound) are producing unprecedented degrees of weight loss in increasing numbers...
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Scientists Map the Genetic Regulatory Elements of the Brain
NIH-funded research details the brain’s cellular and molecular regulatory elements and their impact on brain function.News Published: May 24, 2024 | Original story from the National Institutes of Health A consortium of researchers has produced the largest and most advanced multidimensional maps of gene regulation networks in the brains of people with and without mental...
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New Drug Offers Hope for CPAP-Free Nights for Sleep Apnea
May 30, 2024 — Roughly 30 million to 40 million people in the United States, and nearly a billion people worldwide, have sleep apnea. Closure of your upper airway is the hallmark of sleep apnea. And a machine that forces air into your body through a hose and a face mask is the most common,...
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Seven things to know about how stroke is different for women
MAY 23, 2024 by Michael Merschel, American Heart Association Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainStroke can be devastating for anyone. But the risks and symptoms of a stroke are not always the same in women and men. American Heart Association News asked experts to explain a few of the most significant differences—and what women can do to...
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The bacteria in your mouth are important for your health—four diseases linked to your oral microbiome
MAY 23, 2024 by Gary Moran, The Conversation Credit: CC0 Public DomainYour mouth is one of the most diverse habitats in the human body. It contains over 700 known species of bacteria, as well as yeasts, viruses and some protozoa. This community is collectively referred to as the oral microbiome—and like your gut microbiome, the...