Bethesda, MD — New research into the mechanisms underlying myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and long COVID is aimed at identifying potential approaches to treatment of the two overlapping illnesses. According to a new data brief from the National Center for Health Statistics, in 2021-2022, 1.3% of US adults had ME/CFS, a complex, multisystem illness...
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Gut-skin connection is key factor in atopic dermatitis, research review shows
by Julia Moióli, FAPESP Scientists believe the rising incidence of atopic dermatitis could be linked to alterations in gut microbiome composition, diet and lifestyle. Credit: James Heilman/Wikimedia Commons Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease whose main symptoms are redness, swelling, and itchy rashes. It is more common in people with a genetic predisposition....
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A spinal muscle’s size and shape is linked to body fat, according to new Concordia research
A study of Stingers athletes reveals new connections with body composition parametersPeer-Reviewed Publication CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY MARYSE FORTIN CREDIT: CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY A new study carried out by researchers at Concordia’s School of Health provides a new way of looking at the spine. The research reveals the way one spinal muscle’s size, shape and function relates to...
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New research advances understanding of cancer risk in gene therapies
by University of York Landscape of somatic mutations in SCD. a, Dot-plot showing the number of mutations per HSPC for each patient plotted against the patient age at the time of sampling. SNV mutation burdens of individual HSPC colonies from before GT, with correction for coverage, are displayed per patient. Mean mutation burdens per individual are...
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Researcher combines AI and microelectronics to create neural implants that fight brain disorders
by Matthew Tierney, University of Toronto Xilin Liu tests signal integrity of a prototype neural implant, which can be used to activate a neuromodulation therapy that helps manage symptoms of brain disorders. Credit: Matthew Tierney Neural implants can help treat brain disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy by directly modulating abnormal activities—and the University of...
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Research unlocks the circuitry of diabetes
by Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute A pancreatic islet from a mouse in a typical position, close to a blood vessel; insulin in red, nuclei in blue. Credit: Generated in the Solimena lab, Paul Langerhans Institute Dresden Research led by Pamela-Itkin-Ansari, Ph.D., and Randal Kaufman Ph.D., has mapped out a network of biochemical interactions...
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Researchers develop non-invasive blood glucose monitoring process
by Kennesaw State University A new non-invasive blood glucose monitoring process is in development. Credit: Kennesaw State University As a child, Maria Valero witnessed her diabetic father prick his finger several times a day to draw blood and check his glucose levels using an electronic monitor. She was concerned about the invasive and painful process...
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New research throws doubt on old ideas of how hearing works
by Linköping University Anders Fridberger and Pierre Hakizimana measure vibrations in the hearing organ. Credit: Emma Busk Winquist/Linköping University The way in which we experience music and speech differs from what has until now been believed. This is the conclusion of a study by researchers at Linköping University, Sweden, and the Oregon Health and Science University,...
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Researchers reveal a new approach for clearer fatty liver observation
by Osaka Metropolitan University Cold enzymatic treatment and usage of an antibody against CD49a, a reliable HSC surface marker, minimized the generation of heat stress-associated artefacts and allowed the isolation of HSCs with high yield and high purity. Credit: Naoko Ohtani, Osaka Metropolitan University Obesity can give rise to a variety of health concerns. Nonalcoholic...
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Researchers expand and upgrade the 1000 Genomes Project resource using whole-genome sequencing
by New York Genome Center The graphical abstract of the study. Credit: Marta Byrska-Bishop (New York Genome Center) Seven years ago, the 1000 Genomes Project (1kGP) published an open-access resource based primarily on low-coverage whole-genome sequencing (WGS) data of 2,504 individuals from 26 populations representing five continental regions of the world, making it the first...