Enhancement of motor function and muscle strength in aged mice by enhancing formation of neuromuscular junctions THE INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCE, THE UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO THE THERAPEUTIC ADMINISTRATION OF AAV-D7, A VIRAL VECTOR CARRYING THE HUMAN DOK7 GENE, ENHANCES NMJ FORMATION AND INNERVATION TOGETHER WITH MOTOR FUNCTION AND MUSCLE STRENGTH IN AGED MICE (?2 YEARS…view...
by Chinese Academy of Sciences Gastric cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death worldwide, accounting for over 1,000,000 new cases and nearly 800,000 deaths per year. The poor prognosis of gastric cancer is largely due to the difficulty in early diagnosis of peritoneal metastasis. Separation and characterization of cancer cells are essential for...
by Aarhus University PaludanDepartment of Biomedicine, Aarhus University Credit: Lars Kruse/Aarhus University An active immune system protects against diseases and infections. An overactive immune system is the body’s worst enemy. One example of this is multiple sclerosis, which is a so-called autoimmune disease, while an overactive immune system also leads to some COVID-19 patients becoming...
CNIC scientists have designed an animal model to study the development of liver cancer caused by bile acids CENTRO NACIONAL DE INVESTIGACIONES CARDIOVASCULARES CARLOS III (F.S.P.) A CHOLANGIOCARCINOMA UNDER THE MICROSCOPE. view more CREDIT: CNIC Researchers at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) have discovered a mechanism controlling the development of a type of...
Essential oils are concentrated extracts of various plants. Practitioners use them in natural and alternative health practices, such as aromatherapy and naturopathy. Many plants contain some potentially helpful compounds. However, in many cases, there is not enough evidence to suggest their use as a treatment or cure for ailments. In this article, learn more about...
