by Kim Krieger, University of Connecticut The image show two optic nerves, six weeks after they have been crushed (injury marked with a rhombus.) The nerves project fibers from left to right. Live nerve tissue glows green in this image, while damaged nerve tissue is dark. The top nerve was not treated with any regenerative factors,...
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Autism study reveals pivotal role of neuronal protein CPEB4 condensates
by Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona) From left to right: Drs. Mendez, Bartomeu, Salvatella & Garcia Cabau. Credit: IRB Barcelona Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties in communication and social behavior. Approximately 20% of cases are linked to a specific genetic mutation, but the origin of the remaining 80%, known as idiopathic...
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Novel all-in-one computational pipeline offers insights into Alzheimer’s mechanisms and potential drug targets
by Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health have developed a novel computational pipeline designed to identify protein biomarkers associated with complex diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD). This innovative tool analyzes biomarkers that can induce 3D structural changes in proteins, providing critical insights...
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Velcro’ DNA origami helps build nanorobotic Meccano
Posted Today The nanorobots developed by Dr Minh Luu and Dr Shelley Wickham could be used to deploy targeted cancer drugs, make futuristic materials that respond to their environments and find uses in creating energy-efficient signal processing. A microscope – illustrative photo. Image credit: Pixabay (Free Pixabay license) Nanoscale ‘dinosaur’ Researchers at the University of Sydney Nano Institute have made...
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The heart has a mini-brain that controls its rhythm
Reviewed Karolinska InstitutetDec 4 2024 New research from Karolinska Institutet and Columbia University shows that the heart has a mini-brain – its own nervous system that controls the heartbeat. A better understanding of this system, which is much more diverse and complex than previously thought, could lead to new treatments for heart diseases. The study,...
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Scientists uncover coffee’s surprising effect on gut microbiota
By Dr. Sanchari Sinha Dutta, Ph.D.Dec 3 2024 Discover how your daily coffee habit fuels gut health by fostering unique bacterial growth, unlocking new pathways to wellness! Study: Coffee consumption is associated with intestinal Lawsonibacter asaccharolyticus abundance and prevalence across multiple cohorts. Image Credit: Shutterstock AI Scientists identify a metabolic link between coffee consumption and the abundance of specific...
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Eating high-processed foods impacts muscle quality
Reports and Proceedings Radiological Society of North America image: Axial T1-weighted bilateral thigh MR images and magnified frames providing a closer look at the areas in lateral aspects of quadriceps femoris muscles (knee extensors) from two obese, female participants, aged 58 (A) and 62 years (B), respectively. In A, the thigh muscles on both sides...
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Mexican American women less likely to take stroke prevention medications as prescribed
Female stroke survivors who were older or married were also more likely to report missing prescribed doses than men, finds new study in the Journal of the American Heart AssociationPeer-Reviewed Publication American Heart Association Research Highlights: Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT/5 a.m. ET Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 DALLAS, Dec. 4, 2024 — Women who have...
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DNA damage is key factor in age-related macular degeneration, study finds
by University of California, Irvine Ercc1 deficiency alters retinal structure and increases senescence markers in neural retina. Credit: Aging Cell (2024). DOI: 10.1111/acel.14419 A research team co-led by the University of California, Irvine has discovered that accumulated DNA damage in the retina is a key contributor to age-related macular degeneration and that targeting specific retinal cell types may...
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Study finds spinal manipulative therapy benefits patients with tension-type headaches
by University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A team of researchers led by University Hospitals Connor Whole Health have identified an association between spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) and a reduced likelihood of butalbital prescription and medication overuse headache (MOH) for patients experiencing tension-type headaches (TTH). Their retrospective study, published in Health Science Reports, includes more than...