by Tufts University Players injured in sports like soccer, boxing, football, and soldiers exposed to concussive forces and experiencing head trauma are at increased risk of neurodegenerative conditions over time. Credit: Ardfern Concussions and repetitive head trauma in sports like football and boxing, once accepted as an unpleasant consequence of intense athletic competition, are now recognized...
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New evidence links dementia to problems with the brain’s waste clearance system
by Zara Abrams, Keck School of Medicine of USC Cross-sectional association between the diffusion analysis along PVS (ALPS) index and the validated UDS3-EF in MarkVCID cohort (A), UCD_ADRC cohort (B), UCSF_MAC cohort (C), and FHS cohort (D). Credit: Alzheimer’s & Dementia (2024). DOI: 10.1002/alz.14453 A study from the Keck School of Medicine of USC has tested a biomarker...
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New family of protein-based antagonists shows promise against leukemia
by Beatriz Lucas, Max Planck Society Credit: Dr. Kateryna Maksymenko/ Max Planck Institute for Biology Tübingen, Germany In a significant advancement for cancer research, a team of scientists from Max Planck Institute for Biology Tübingen, University Hospital Tübingen, and Osnabrück University successfully designed a new family of protein-based antagonists that selectively block the G-CSFR receptor, which...
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Study reveals neutrophils’ dynamic role in cancer progression
Reviewed Chinese Academy of SciencesJan 7 2025 Neutrophils are the most abundant white blood cells in the human body, primarily recognized for their essential roles in fighting infections and regulating inflammation. However, their involvement in cancer progression has long been a subject of intrigue and confusion. These immune cells exhibit a paradoxical behavior within tumors, where...
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Decades of research push cytomegalovirus vaccine closer to reality
By Dr. Chinta SidharthanReviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc.Jan 6 2025 With decades of research culminating in innovative vaccine candidates, scientists are closer than ever to combating a virus that causes birth defects and transplant complications worldwide. Research: A vaccine against cytomegalovirus: how close are we? Image Credit: Kateryna Kon / Shutterstock In a recent review published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation,...
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY NEWS
Tinkering with the “clockwork” mechanisms of life Posted Today Living organisms monitor time—and react to it—in many different ways, from detecting light and sound in microseconds to responding physiologically in pre-programmed ways via their daily sleep cycle, monthly menstrual cycle, or changes in the seasons. The research team led by Prof. Alexis Vallée-BélisleThe has discovered how...
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Scientists decode chemical transmitter for clues to new cancer therapies
Posted Yesterday Scientists at the Yale Cancer Biology Institute have redefined the role of a unique chemical receptor that could provide avenues for new targeted cancer therapies. Biotechnology research in a lab – illustrative photo. Image credit: CDC via Unsplash Gamma-aminobutyric acid (or GABA) is a naturally occurring chemical that acts as a ‘neurotransmitter’, delivering electrical messages...
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Adding electrical brain stimulation to ACL reconstruction recovery therapy
by Edith Cowan University Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Electrical brain stimulation could be the key to getting athletes back on track following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has shown. ACL reconstruction is a common intervention for people with ACL injury, with more than 75% of ACL injuries progressing to...
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Astrocytes’ hidden potential: Cross-species study reveals new insights into spinal cord injury repair
by Chen Na, Chinese Academy of Sciences Analysis revealed that astrocytes transdifferentiated into oligodendrocytes following SCI. A, B. Monocle, RNA velocity analyses of astrocytes, OPCs, maturing oligodendrocytes, and myelination oligodendrocyte population. C. Immunofluorescence images showing co-localization of SOX9, SOX10 and GFAP. D, E. lineage tracing demonstrated ALDH1L1-traced cells expressing MAG in the spinal cord before and...
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Pertussis cases surging in the United States
by Physician’s Briefing Staff Rates of pertussis in the United States are surging, with more than 32,000 cases reported as of mid-December—about six times more than at this time last year and more than have been reported since 2014, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Reported cases have been climbing...