SCRIPPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE IMAGE: A DRUG DEVELOPED BY SCRIPPS RESEARCH SCIENTISTS PREVENTS SARS-COV-2 (BLUE) FROM BINDING TO ACE2 RECEPTORS (PINK) TO INFECT HUMAN CELLS. THE DRUG LATCHES ON TO THE VIRUS AND THEN ADDS A “NITRO GROUP” SIMILAR TO NITROGLYCERIN TO ACE2 WHENEVER THE DRUG-COATED VIRUS APPROACHES THE RECEPTOR. view more CREDIT: SCRIPPS RESEARCH LA JOLLA, CA—A new...
by National Institutes of Health Credit: CC0 Public Domain It’s a workhorse nutrient that strengthens bones, supports immune function, helps the heart, and powers the body in many other ways. But recent findings about vitamin D are clear: High doses do not improve heart and circulatory health for most adults any more than modest doses do. “It takes only...
by University of Auckland A body surface gastric mapping medical device and method reveals distinct disease subgroups in chronic nausea and vomiting syndromes. Credit: Gharibans et al., Sci. Transl. Med. 14, eabq3544 (2022) Non-invasive sensors laid on the skin’s surface to measure bioelectrical activity could offer a better alternative for patients suffering with poor gut health. Stefan...
by Emily Gersema, University of Southern California Three-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Credit: NCI Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health A USC-led team of scientists has found indications that a special blood test called...
by Darrin S. Joy, University of Southern California Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A high-sugar diet early in life has been shown to harm brain function, but what about low-calorie sugar substitutes? A new study reveals they may take a heavy toll on the developing brain and gut. In a study published Sept. 13 online in...
by Griffith University A black and white X-ray picture showing a triangular white area on the left side. A circle highlights the area. Credit: James Heilman, MD./Wikipedia A drug normally used to prevent tissue rejection following organ transplants could be repurposed to help treat human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection in children. A team of Griffith University...
by Bar-Ilan University Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The brain is composed of millions of billions of neurons that communicate with one another. Each neuron collects its many inputs and transmits a spike to its connecting neurons. The dynamics of such large and highly interconnected neural networks is the basis of all high order brain functionalities....
by University of Chicago Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the US, with more than 45,000 people dying by suicide in 2020. Experts recommend many strategies and treatments to decrease the risk of suicide, including psychotherapy, peer support, economic support, and medications like antidepressants. Few if any...
by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified a specific gut bacterium involved in the progression of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after antibiotic treatment of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) and discovered that nutritional supplementation can prevent antibiotic-induced...
by Juntendo University The results show that the diagnostic results from DryEyeRhythm have good internal consistency, are positively-correlated with their clinical-based counterparts, and demonstrate higher discriminant validity. Credit: Juntendo University Early diagnosis and timely treatment are extremely important to manage dry eye disease (DED), a common condition exacerbated by the increased use of digital devices....
