NEWS RELEASE 5-JUL-2024 The study, published in Nature Communications, analysed data from 32,000 adults aged 50 or over from 14 European countries who responded to surveys over 10 years. Peer-Reviewed PublicationUNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON Smoking may be among the most important lifestyle factors affecting how quickly our cognitive skills decline as we age, suggests a new...
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Survey finds many have misconceptions about sexually transmitted infection risk
JUNE 26, 2024 by Ohio State University Medical Center Nurse practitioner Stacey Biffle-Quimba conducts an STI consultation at Columbus Public Health. As cases of STIs such as syphilis become an increasing health threat, talking to your doctor, getting tested and undergoing any necessary treatment is as important as ever. Credit: Ohio State University Wexner Medical...
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Robotic methods help put brakes on inflammatory diseases
JUNE 25, 2024 by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute Atlas of necroptotic pathway expression in human intestinal crypts. Credit: WEHIFully automated diagnostic techniques, including liquid handling robots, are poised to improve the lives of millions of people living with inflammatory diseases worldwide. A landmark Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) study has revealed new methods...
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New 3D models of the colon can help detect disease more rapidly
JUNE 25, 2024 by Sølvi Normannsen, Norwegian University of Science and Technology Pipeline for 3D reconstruction using PSFS algorithm. Credit: Journal of Imaging (2024). DOI: 10.3390/jimaging10040082 Using just a single image taken by a capsule endoscopy camera, scientists have succeeded in creating a three-dimensional model of the colon. This new method provides much better images...
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Dietary fiber found to regulate gut bacteria’s use of tryptophan, impacting health
JUNE 25, 2024 by Technical University of Denmark The essential amino acid tryptophan is converted in the large intestine into either beneficial or harmful substances. The research shows that tryptophan contributes to the production of the healthy substances Indole lactic acid (ILA) and Indole propionic acid (IPA) when we consume sufficient amounts of dietary fiber....
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Moving objects precisely with sound
NEWS RELEASE 25-JUN-2024 EPFL researchers have succeeded in directing floating objects around an aquatic obstacle course using only soundwaves. Their novel, optics-inspired method holds great promise for biomedical applications such as noninvasive targeted drug delivery. Peer-Reviewed PublicationECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE FÉDÉRALE DE LAUSANNE VIDEO: MOVING AN OBJECT WITH SOUNDWAVES DESPITE DISORDER © LWE EPFL view moreCREDIT: ©...
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Gene variant may underlie diabetes disparities: study
NEWS RELEASE 25-JUN-2024 Peer-Reviewed Publication VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER IMAGE: CO-CORRESPONDING AUTHOR AYUSH GIRI, PHD. CREDIT: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER A genetic variation common in people of African ancestry is associated with an increased risk of complications from diabetes, including diabetic retinopathy, according to a report published June 25 in the journal Nature Medicine. The...
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New gene linked to osteoporosis identified
JULY 1, 2024 by Osaka University Molecular mechanism of senescence induced by osteoblast MEN1 deficiency SASP: senescence-associated secretory phenotype. Credit: Aging Cell (2024). DOI: 10.1111/acel.14254Osteoporosis—weakening of the bones with age—affects millions worldwide, and this figure is increasing annually as the global population ages. It is associated with the aging, or “senescence,” of bone cells, but...
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Hospital prices, not insurance rates, may be cause of increased cost strain on consumers
JULY 1, 2024 by Avery Ruxer Franklin, Rice University Cumulative increases (%) in workers’ contribution, family premiums, overall inflation, and workers’ earnings, 1999-2023. Credit: Health Affairs Scholar (2024). DOI: 10.1093/haschl/qxae078The gap between health insurance costs and workers’ wages has significantly expanded, and this trend has not only led to significant concerns about health care affordability...
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Detecting lung cancer early with sugar-sensing nanotech
JULY 1, 2024 by Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) A new nanodevice designed by AIBN researchers analyses sugars on the surface of cellular messenger particles to catch early signs of lung cancer. Credit: AIBN/UQFor such a common disease, lung cancer can be hard to spot. In the early stages you probably won’t even...