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Glial cells may play key role in managing sleep and metabolism, fruit fly study suggests
Homeostasis is the ability of living organisms to maintain stable internal conditions, such as temperature, hydration and blood sugar levels, irrespective of any changes in their surroundings. Homeostatic mechanisms also ...
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Neuroscience
On the sidelines no more: New research shows astrocytes are active players in neuromodulation
Once thought to play a supporting function in the brain, new research published in Science shows non-neuronal astroglial cells perform a leading role in regulating the activity of neurons and their connections.
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Medical research news
Key gene found to control liver's choice between sugar and fat storage
A new study published in Science Advances reveals that a single gene plays a big role in how the liver stores energy, a process that's critical for overall health and for managing diseases like type 2 diabetes. Led by Penn ...
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Matching mindfulness methods to anxiety symptoms may boost mental well-being, study finds
If you're anxious about work, finances, the state of the world, or anything else, you might try a moment of mindfulness. Paying close attention to the present moment without judgment—the basic idea behind all mindfulness ...
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Large-scale analysis reveals distinct genetic patterns in veterans with metastatic prostate cancer
In the largest clinical genomic profiling study of non-Hispanic Black men with metastatic prostate cancer to date, researchers from Moffitt Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, University of California Los Angeles and ...
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Genetic ancestry and parental smoking linked to new genetic changes in children
Ancestry and lifestyle choices of parents may affect the rate and type of new genetic changes that arise in their children, new research has found.
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Could personality tests help make bipolar disorder treatment more precise?
People with cancer, heart disease and other conditions have come to expect treatments that their medical teams "personalize" just for them, based on tests.
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Better than stitches: Researchers develop biocompatible patch for soft organ injuries
University of California, Los Angeles and University of California, San Diego researchers developed an injectable sealant for rapid hemostasis and tissue adhesion in soft, elastic organs.
US approves first blood test for Alzheimer's
The United States on Friday approved the first blood test for Alzheimer's, a move that could help patients begin treatment earlier with newly approved drugs that slow the progression of the devastating neurological disease.
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Easily distracted? How to improve your attention span
Feel like you can't focus? Like you'll never finish a book again? Like the only way to keep your mind and hands busy is to scroll on social media for hours?
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The words of health care providers during prenatal care visits can influence how parents see their children
Pregnancy is often a unique experience, marked by anticipation and mental representations of what will happen after a baby's birth. Understanding how people's experiences while pregnant influence their parenting skills and ...
Psychological treatment linked to physical brain changes that ease chronic pain
Back pain, migraines, arthritis, long-term concussion symptoms, complications following cancer treatment—these are just a few of the conditions linked to chronic pain, which affects 1 in 5 adults and for which medication ...
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Oral norovirus vaccine candidate successfully tested in human challenge trial
Vaxart Inc., in collaboration with researchers from multiple academic institutions, evaluated the VXA-G1.1-NN vaccine against norovirus infection. Findings show a 30% reduction in infection rates among vaccinated participants ...
Chronic pain and mental well-being linked to IBS risk: Genetic study identifies modifiable factors
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a prevalent and debilitating gastrointestinal disorder affecting approximately 5%–10% of the global population. Characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habits, IBS ...
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New discovery about how acetaminophen works could improve understanding about pain relievers
A new study from Indiana University scientists may aid the pharmaceutical industry in better understanding a popular over-the-counter pain reliever: Tylenol.
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Fruit fly study links Alzheimer's proteins to widespread organ changes and sensory decline
While Alzheimer's disease is mostly considered a disorder of the brain, emerging evidence suggests that the condition also affects other organs of the body. Working with the laboratory fruit fly, researchers at Baylor College ...
May 16, 2025
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Thousands of cardiac 'digital twins' offer new insights into the heart
For the first time, researchers from King's College London, Imperial College London and The Alan Turing Institute, have created over 3,800 anatomically accurate digital hearts to investigate how age, sex and lifestyle factors ...
May 16, 2025
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AI-powered app enables anemia screening using fingernail selfies
Anemia affects more than 2 billion people worldwide, including an estimated 83 million Americans at high risk. Now, a new app delivers reliable, accessible screening directly to consumers.
May 16, 2025
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Study links inflammation to reduced motivation and brain circuit changes in schizophrenia
A new study from Emory University has identified a biological connection between inflammation and deficits in motivation in individuals with schizophrenia, offering new hope for treating symptoms that have long been resistant ...
May 16, 2025
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Study shows infant immune systems respond differently to severe COVID-19
Infants hospitalized with severe COVID-19 have significantly different immune responses than adults or older children. The finding comes from scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, The Jackson Laboratory for ...
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