Sifting through cellular recycling centers
Small but mighty, lysosomes play a surprisingly important role in cells despite their diminutive size. Making up only 1-3% of the cell by volume, these...
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Investigational drug for genetic form of ALS improves disease’s molecular signs
An investigational drug developed to treat a rare, inherited form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) reduced molecular signs of the fatal, paralyzing disease and curbed...
New £7M NIHR award to improve health, gender equality and climate through clean energy access in Africa
A global health research team from the University of Liverpool has received £7 million from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to...
Lenabasum, a cannabinoid receptor agonist, is an effective and safe treatment for amyopathic dermatomyositis
Philadelphia, September 21, 2022 – A recent study in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology describes the success of using lenabasum, a cannabinoid receptor type 2...
Maternal education and household income at birth can increase a child’s chances of overweight and obesity at age 10, according to new research
A mother’s level of education can be an important predictor of early childhood overweight and obesity, according to a new international study.Credit: Concordia University A...
Soft devices—powered by ‘stressed’ algae—glow in the dark when squished or stretched
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed soft devices containing algae that glow in the dark when experiencing mechanical stress, such as...
Discovery: ‘Special’ muscle can promote glucose and fat burning to fuel metabolism for hours while sitting
Link to downloadable photos: Metabolic Innovations Lab at UH YouTubeVideo with NarrationCredit: University of Houston Link to downloadable photos: Metabolic Innovations Lab at UH YouTubeVideo...
Researchers demonstrate chemically sensitive lidar method
Rochester—Researchers have developed a new laser-based technique that can simultaneously perform lidar and remote chemical measurements. Lidar, which stands for light detection and ranging, uses...
Scripps Research discovery suggests new strategy against harmful inflammation
LA JOLLA, CA—A team led by Scripps Research scientists has uncovered key details of an immune-cell process that frequently underlies excessive inflammation in the body....
Myths busted: New studies show telemedicine is effective, doesn’t reduce access to care
Common concerns about telemedicine don’t hold up to scrutiny, a first-of-its-kind study highlighting telemedicine’s remarkable effectiveness concludes.Credit: University of Rochester Medical Center Common concerns about...
Neural network speeds holographic image reconstruction for biological samples
ROCHESTER - Researchers have developed a new end-to-end neural network that can speed up the reconstruction of holographic images. Unlike other deep learning techniques, the...
87.7% of South Korean mothers of young children experience ‘very high’ levels of maternal distress, with survey revealing worse responses to every question than a previous Australian sample
87.7% of South Korean mothers of young children experience "very high" levels of maternal distress, with survey revealing worse responses to every question than a...
Patients experiencing virtual reality immersion during hand surgery required less anesthetic to keep pain at bay, indicating the potential of this non- pharmacologic distraction technique
Patients experiencing virtual reality immersion during hand surgery required less anesthetic to keep pain at bay, indicating the potential of this non- pharmacologic distraction techniqueCredit:...
Perceived debt manageability linked to mental health struggles in UK during pandemic
In a study of UK adults, those who reported more serious problems managing their debt had higher rates of anxiety and depression, and they were...
Smoking to blame for most of England’s socioeconomic disparity in cancer incidence
The majority of the socioeconomic disparity, or deprivation gap, in cancer incidence could have been prevented in England between 2013 and 2017 if nobody had...
