Immune cells that keep the brain free of debris but also contribute to inflammation are the likely culprits behind the concentration and memory problems that sometimes follow one type of chemotherapy, a new study in mice suggests. Researchers previously showed that female mice given paclitaxel, a drug commonly used to treat breast, ovarian and other cancers, developed memory problems...
Month: <span>March 2023</span>
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Ultrasound Catheter to Treat Hypertension
MARCH 9TH, 2023 CONN HASTINGS MEDICINE, RADIOLOGY Researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and the Université de Paris, France, have tested an ultrasound denervation catheter in its potential to treat hypertension. The technology is called the Paradise ultrasound denervation device and it has been developed by ReCor Medical, a medtech company with offices in California and the...
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NUS researchers develop new imaging approach to diagnose advanced form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE, YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common chronic liver disease in the world. In its advanced form, Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), is curable when diagnosed and treated in its early stages. However, when left untreated, it could progress to the irreversible stage of liver cirrhosis...
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The world’s first mRNA vaccine for deadly bacteria
TEL-AVIV UNIVERSITY IMAGE: DR. EDO KON & PROF. DAN PEER CREDIT: PHOTO CREDIT: TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY. (TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY GRANTS PERMISSION FOR THE USE OF THESE PHOTOS/IMAGES FOR STORIES ON TAU RESEARCH). So far mRNA vaccines, like those targeting COVID-19, have been effective against viruses but not against bacteria. Now, for the first time in the...
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Knots Smaller Than Human Hair Make Materials Unusually Tough
March 09, 2023 In the latest advance in nano- and micro-architected materials, engineers at Caltech have developed a new material made from numerous interconnected microscale knots. The knots make the material far tougher than identically structured but unknotted materials: they absorb more energy and are able to deform more while still being able to return...
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A novel mechanism may be effective in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia and prior episodes of acute pancreatitis
THE MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL / MOUNT SINAI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IMAGE: DIRECTOR OF LIPIDS AND METABOLISM FOR THE MOUNT SINAI HEALTH SYSTEM, AND PROFESSOR OF MEDICINE (CARDIOLOGY) AT THE ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI CREDIT: MOUNT SINAI HEALTH SYSTEM A novel type of therapy, known as ANGPTL3 inhibitor therapy, was effective in lowering...
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Detoxing body of 2 fat by-products could extend lifespan, UVA researchers discover
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA HEALTH SYSTEM IMAGE: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA RESEARCHER EYLEEN JORGELINA O’ROURKE, PHD, AND HER TEAM HAVE BEEN SEEKING TO IDENTIFY THE MECHANISMS DRIVING HEALTHY AGING AND LONGEVITY. CREDIT: DAN ADDISON | UVA COMMUNICATIONS University of Virginia scientists have identified a promising approach to delay aging by detoxifying the body of glycerol and glyceraldehyde, harmful by-products...
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CityU researchers identify a protein that promotes cancer metastasis, providing a new potential treatment target
CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG IMAGE: MICROFLUIDIC CHIPS DESIGNED AND FABRICATED BY THE TEAM TO MIMIC THE IN VIVO ENVIRONMENT. CREDIT: © CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG Cancer metastasis is a major cause of cancer-related death. A research team at City University of Hong Kong (CityU)recently identified a protein that triggers the migration of liver...
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A protein test may be more accurate in predicting heart disease than cholesterol levels
Should doctors change the way they measure cardiovascular disease risk? Image credit: MaaHoo/Stocksy Atherosclerosis involves a buildup of plaque in the blood vessels. It can lead to complications like heart attack and stroke. Screening for components contributing to atherosclerosis, such as cholesterol levels, is vital in preventing adverse cardiovascular outcomes. A recent study found that...
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An overview of in vitro biological neural networks for robot intelligence
BEIJING INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY PRESS CO., LTD IMAGE: SCIENTISTS FROM THE BEIJING INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SUMMARIZE THE COMMON ARCHITECTURE OF BNN-BASED NEUROROBOTIC SYSTEMS. CREDIT: ZHIQIANG YU, BEIJING INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY A review paper by scientists at the Beijing Institute of Technology summarized recent efforts and future potentials in the use of in vitro biological neural...