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A new drug could soon help treat cancer and viral infections
An international team of researchers led by Konstanz biologists has identified a molecular mechanism that regulates the activity of N-myristoyltransferases. This enzyme plays a role in biological signaling pathways, where ...
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Shorter-form messaging may be preferable for trial recruitment
Shorter-form messaging seems to be preferable for recruiting participants to enroll in clinical trials, according to a research letter published online June 25 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Can psychedelic mushrooms turn back the clock? Study suggests psilocybin preserves telomere length
A compound found in psychedelic mushrooms may have antiaging properties. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have found that psilocybin, the active compound in psychedelic mushrooms, may extend both cellular and organismal ...
Jul 8, 2025
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Chagas disease transmission: Kissing bugs readily invade human dwellings to feed on humans and companion animals
Researchers from the University of Florida Emerging Pathogens Institute and Texas A&M University recently gathered their resources to investigate the potential of vector-borne transmission of Chagas in Florida. The 10-year-long ...
Jul 8, 2025
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When stem cells feel the squeeze, they start building bone
In a discovery that could reshape approaches to regenerative medicine and bone repair, researchers have found that human stem cells can be prompted to begin turning into bone cells simply by squeezing through narrow spaces.
Jul 8, 2025
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'Dimmer switch' drug candidates offer hope for safer nerve pain and ischemic disease treatments
Scientists have discovered novel drug candidates which could ultimately lead to new effective treatments for conditions caused by tissue stress and inflammation, including neuropathic pain and ischemia-reperfusion injury.
Jul 8, 2025
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Adult stem cells discovered in small, non-human primate for first time
For the first time, researchers have discovered and isolated adult stem cells from a non-human primate. This finding could transform the foundation for how we develop stem cell treatments.
Jul 8, 2025
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Compound blocks replication of cutaneous HPVs without harming host cells
Human papillomaviruses, or HPVs, can cause dangerous infections in the skin and mucous membranes and may lead to cancer. Vaccines that prevent mucosal HPV infections aren't effective against cutaneous infections, which can ...
Jul 8, 2025
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Scientists create biological 'artificial intelligence' system
Australian scientists have successfully developed a research system that uses 'biological artificial intelligence' to design and evolve molecules with new or improved functions directly in mammal cells. The researchers said ...
Jul 8, 2025
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ISS researcher links bone loss in astronauts to stem cell changes in microgravity
Mayo Clinic physician and researcher Dr. Abba Zubair's work combines two passions—medicine and space—for the benefit of astronauts and people on Earth. His research in space is yielding discoveries in cancer, stroke, ...
Jul 7, 2025
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Budget cuts threaten the future of biomedical research—and the young scientists behind it
Over the last several months, a deep sense of unease has settled over laboratories across the United States. Researchers at every stage—from graduate students to senior faculty members—have been forced to shelve experiments, ...
Jul 7, 2025
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A mathematical perspective offers insight into the placenta's role and functioning
Pregnant women undergo all kinds of medical checks. This is to monitor the health of both the mother and child and to detect potential abnormalities as early as possible.
Jul 4, 2025
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Researchers reveal key differences in STING inhibition between humans and mice
Researchers have long focused on the STING (Stimulator of Interferon Genes) pathway as a way to harness the immune system's natural defenses against cancer. This pathway, which plays a key role in helping the body defend ...
Jul 3, 2025
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Change trackers: New consortium to catalog DNA mutations across human lifetime
From the time we are conceived and through old age, genetic mutations accumulate in all our tissues, eluding the body's typically efficient DNA repair machinery and potentially affecting our health and well-being.
Jul 3, 2025
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Preclinical study unlocks a mystery of rapid mouth healing
Bite the inside of your cheek, and the wound may vanish without a trace in a couple of days. A preclinical study co-led by Cedars-Sinai, Stanford Medicine and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), has discovered ...
Jul 2, 2025
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New cell signaling pathway found to shield blood vessels from hypertension damage
By creating artificial aging in mice, researchers at Lund University in Sweden have been able to track the formation of aneurysms in the walls of blood vessels.
Jul 2, 2025
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Rare lung cells trigger rapid repair after smoke or virus exposure in mice—a similar pathway may exist in humans
A rare cell in the lining of lungs is fundamental to the organ-wide response necessary to repair damage from toxins like those in wildfire smoke or respiratory viruses, Stanford Medicine researchers and their colleagues have ...
Jul 2, 2025
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A new identification method unlocks fast, targeted treatment for trauma injuries
A study by researchers at Rutgers Health has uncovered a way to precisely identify and target trauma sites in the body within minutes of injury. The findings, published in the journal Med, could revolutionize emergency care ...
Jul 2, 2025
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Study finds overtraining syndrome tied to increased PARP1 protein in muscles
Excessive physical exercise, especially without adequate rest, can damage the human body in various ways. In severe cases, it can progress to overtraining syndrome, which is characterized by decreased performance and appetite, ...
Jul 2, 2025
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Benzaldehyde blocks pancreatic cancer spread by disrupting key protein interactions
Cancer cells have the capacity to multiply rapidly. The aggressive cancer cells undergo conversion from their tightly connected epithelial state into a mesenchymal state, which lacks contact restrictions and spreads easily ...
Jul 2, 2025
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Using viral load tests to help predict mpox severity when skin lesions first appear
In August 2024, the World Health Organization declared a second "Public Health Emergency of International Concern" for mpox. The current outbreak in Africa is driven mainly by the clade I variant, with multiple countries ...
Jul 2, 2025
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Antifungal discovery offers hope against deadly drug-resistant infections
Candida auris is a dangerous fungal pathogen that has become a global health concern. It spreads easily in health care settings and can cause life-threatening infections, especially in patients with weakened immune systems. ...
Jul 2, 2025
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Study highlights major hurdles for multinational clinical trials in Europe
A new study by investigators from Europe, including the Netherlands and the United Kingdom (UK), has shed light on significant ethical, administrative, regulatory, and logistical (EARL) hurdles in delivering multinational ...
Jul 2, 2025
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Click chemistry PET imaging tracks antisense drug distribution in the brain
Assessing the distribution of a medication in the brain is critical for the treatment of a vast range of neurological disorders, especially conditions such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases. To that end, scientists ...
How modified RNA tricks the innate immune system
The innate immune system is the body's first line of defense against pathogens and foreign substances. An essential component of this system are pattern recognition receptors, which recognize non-self RNA—such as that from ...
Jul 1, 2025
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