In heart failure, a stronger heart could spell worse symptoms
PHILADELPHIA, Nov 20 -- Heart failure patients fall into two general categories: those with weaker hearts, and those with stronger, but stiffer hearts that continue...
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New information on the pathological mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease
Credit: Henri Huttunen Alzheimer's disease is associated with two neuropathologies: amyloid plaques and tau aggregates, or tau protein accumulated in neurofibrillary tangles in neurons. Brain...
Vaping no boost to quit rates in smokers, study suggests
COLUMBUS, Ohio - People who vape and smoke cigarettes are no more likely to drop the nicotine habit than those who just smoke, a new...
Vanderbilt discovery could neutralize West Nile virus
Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and colleagues have isolated a human monoclonal antibody that can "neutralize" the West Nile virus and potentially prevent a...
Shelter dogs need weekends too — researchers awarded $1.7M grant
Credit: Virginia Tech When separated, they've been known to travel thousands of miles to reunite with their human families. Their companionship alleviates loneliness and can...
RUDN medics suggested modifications to coronary artery stenting
Credit: Natalia Deryugina Bifurcation lesions are a challenge even for an experienced cardiac surgeon. Currently, there are two surgical techniques for dealing with them but...
When storing memories, brain prioritizes those experiences that are most rewarding
The brain's ability to preserve memories lies at the heart of our basic human experience. But how does the brain's mechanism for memory make sure...
Blockage of protein a possible way to obstruct injuries to radiation therapy
Credit: Johan Gunséus It is possible to prevent certain injuries that can occur in radiation therapy against cancer. By blocking the activity of a plasma...
A study suggests that epigenetic treatments could trigger the development of aggressive tumours
Credit: Alexandra Avgustinova, IRB Barcelona. Cancer develops as a result of the accumulation of mutations in our cells. These mutations are not distributed evenly in...
Mapping dietary data to better understand the relationship between diet and disease
Dublin, Tuesday, November 20th, 2018 - Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have developed a new data mapping method which improves the quality of dietary data...
Personality and mood affect brain response to personal choice
Philadelphia, November 20, 2018 Personality traits and mental health affect how people value personal control in decision making, according to a new study in Biological...
How your moving brain sees the world
What we see is not only determined by what is really there, but also depends on whether we are paying attention, whether we are moving,...
NUS researcher inducted into prestigious EMBO Young Investigator Program
Credit: National University of Singapore Assistant Professor Polly Leilei Chen, who is from the National University of Singapore's (NUS) Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine...
Scientists develop potential new treatment for common soft-tissue childhood cancer
Scientists have developed a potential new therapeutic approach for synovial sarcoma, one of the most common soft-tissue cancers in teenagers and young adults. At present...
Moms matter, dads don’t… when it comes to children’s weight
Overweight and obesity often continue for generations in families. The links can be genetic but are also related to family relationships and lifestyle habits. "Parents...
