Sea Lion that Made Strange, 50-mile Trek to Ranch Found Dead
April 29, 2024 9:20 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsWashington state biologists are trying to determine what killed a sea lion that was captured and released after it was strangely found in the driveway of a cattle ranch about 50 miles from the ocean.
Health Benefits from 1 Minute of Intense Exercise, Study Says
April 29, 2024 9:14 am | by Bevin Fletcher, Associate Editor | CommentsPeople often complain they don’t have time to exercise or fit a work-out routine into their busy schedules, but a new study may throw that excuse out of the window. Researchers say just one minute of high intensity exercise results in similar health benefits as 45 minutes of moderate-intensity training.
Biotech Startups Partner to Accelerate Personalized Cancer Detection and Treatment
April 28, 2024 11:02 am | by Bevin Fletcher, Associate Editor | CommentsHouston-based MolecularMatch, which launched its online platform two years ago to connect cancer patients to treatment options and clinical trials, has partnered with Liquid Biotech USA Inc., a personalized cancer diagnostics company, to advance early cancer detection and treatment.
Exercise Genes? Study Suggests Certain People with Depression May Benefit From Exercise
April 28, 2024 10:03 am | by University of Florida | CommentsCall it personalized medicine for depression -- but the prescription in this case is exercise, which researchers have found helps people with certain genetic traits.
Scientists Establish First Map of the Sea Lion Brain
April 28, 2024 9:56 am | by Vanderbilt University | CommentsA team of neuroscientists has conducted the first comprehensive study of the California sea lion's central nervous system, concentrating on the somatosensory system, which is concerned with conscious perception of touch, pressure, pain, temperature, position and vibration.
Hawaii Reaches Milestone in Fighting Dengue Fever Outbreak
April 28, 2024 9:51 am | by Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press | CommentsHawaii officials say they have reached a milestone in controlling the state's dengue fever outbreak now that 30 days have passed since the last known infected person was contagious.
A Cellular Tree With Healthy Branches
April 28, 2024 9:47 am | by University of Iowa | CommentsBiologists have determined a group of genes associated with neurons help regulate dendrites' growth. But there's a catch: These genes, called gamma-protocadherins, must be an exact match for each neuron for the cells to correctly grow dendrites.
Analysis of Dog Genome Will Provide Insight into Human Disease
April 28, 2024 9:42 am | by The Genome Analysis Centre | CommentsAn important model in studying human disease, the non-coding RNA of the canine genome is an essential starting point for evolutionary and biomedical studies, according to a new study.
Scientists Discover New Way to Regenerate Rare Blood Stem Cells
April 28, 2024 9:11 am | by Bevin Fletcher, Associate Editor | CommentsA team of researchers have gained knowledge about a key protein that enables greater control and regeneration of blood stem cells, leading to new strategies to control the growth of these cells and making enhanced numbers for transplantation possible.
Who Gets Hooked on Drugs? Genetic Markers Influence Addiction
April 27, 2024 10:18 am | by University of Michigan | CommentsWhy does one person who tries cocaine get addicted, while another might use it and then leave it alone? Why do some people who kick a drug habit manage to stay clean, while others relapse? And why do some families seem more prone to addiction than others? The road to answering these questions may have a lot to do with specific genetic factors that vary from individual to individual, a new study in rats suggests.
Wrapping Up Multiple Sclerosis
April 27, 2024 10:12 am | by UCSF | CommentsWith one drug to shut down its progression and another to undo its damage, plus a worldwide effort stalking the origins of multiple sclerosis, MS doesn’t stand a chance.
Tamping Down Neurons' Energy Use Could Treat Neurodegeneration
April 27, 2024 10:01 am | by Salk Institute | CommentsScientists showed how an FDA-approved drug boosts the health of brain cells by limiting their energy use. Like removing unnecessary lighting from a financially strapped household to save on electricity bills, the drug--called rapamycin--prolongs the survival of diseased neurons by forcing them to reduce protein production to conserve cellular energy.
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Researchers Discover Vaccine Breakthrough
April 27, 2024 9:52 am | by University of Copenhagen | CommentsThe next generation of vaccines may soon see the light of day, because researchers have discovered a completely new and simple method which sets new standards for the development of vaccines.
Fragile X Syndrome Study Uses Fruitfly's Point of View to Identify New Treatments
April 27, 2024 9:46 am | by University of Pennsylvania | CommentsFragile X syndrome (FXS) is the most common genetically inherited cause of intellectual disability in humans. New research shows how the hormone insulin -- usually associated with diabetes -- is involved in the daily activity patterns and cognitive deficits in the fruitfly model of FXS, according to a new study.
New Advance in Fight Against Parkinson's, Alzheimer's
April 27, 2024 9:37 am | by University of Leicester | CommentsA five-year study by an international team has found a way of 'reversing' symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's - using fruit flies as test subjects.
