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Decoding the cryptic connection between the brain's architecture and our consciousness

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 15:18
Imagine an alien spacecraft landing on Earth, a mysterious entity unlike anything ever seen before. Now, envision our brain as an intricate spaceship, and the researchers in the COST Action The neural architecture of consciousness (NeuralArchCon) as brilliant engineers determined to crack its inner workings.

Severity of current SARS-CoV-2 variants is not linked to the number of mutations

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 15:16
New research from UNC Charlotte's Center for Computational Intelligence to Predict Health and Environmental Risks (CIPHER) has found that the two most prevalent strains of the virus that cause COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 variants BA.2.86 and JN.1, are not significantly better than their predecessor Omicron at evading immune responses and causing infections despite having a high number of mutations compared to previous variants.

Radiology study uncovers patterns of intimate partner violence across age groups

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 15:03
Intimate partner violence (IPV) disproportionately impacts women and younger populations, with incidences peaking between adolescence and young adulthood.

Review suggests the middle-aged brain could provide a window into future cognitive health

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 14:48
The middle-aged brain could provide a window into future cognitive health, researchers write in a review publishing March 19 in the journal Trends in Neurosciences.

New drug candidates show promise to reverse HIV immune evasion

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 14:31
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine scientists have identified drug candidates that show promise to reverse the ability of HIV to escape detection by the immune system.

Air pollution in Austin neighborhoods raises asthma-related ER visits, study finds

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 14:16
Air pollution in Austin neighborhoods is linked to an increased rate of asthma-related trips to the emergency room (ER), especially in areas with a high proportion of Black and Latinx residents, according to a new study by researchers at Dell Medical School and the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin.

Discovery could revolutionize stem cell-based brain repair therapy for Parkinson's disease

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 14:09
Neuroscientists at University of Galway have made an exciting discovery that could revolutionize stem cell-based brain repair therapy for Parkinson's disease.

Coping effort more crucial for longevity in older men

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 14:02
Coping is defined as cognitive and behavioral efforts to manage stressors that people believe exceed their ability and resources to respond to effectively.

Active smoking or exposure to environmental tobacco smoke associated with increased risk for all stroke and major pathological and etiological subtypes

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 11:04
Researchers assessed how tobacco use and exposure influence stroke risk, varying by type, region, and income level.

More than 3 billion people worldwide lived with a neurological condition in 2021, new study reports

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 10:38
Researchers estimated global, regional, and national health loss due to 37 nervous system conditions and their associated risk factors from 1990 to 2021.

Advanced laser imaging illuminates molecular interactions driving lung cancer growth

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 07:24
Researchers have shown for the first time that a crucial interface in a protein that drives cancer growth could act as a target for more effective treatments.

Homeless women experience practical challenges in managing menstruation alongside feelings of embarrassment and shame

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 06:23
A new study published online in Women and Health reviews literature on this topic, from the practical challenges through the emotional strain to demonstrations of resourcefulness in managing periods while homeless.

A blueprint for personality change: Key mechanisms and stability forces

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 00:17
Review explores the four main components—preconditions, triggers, reinforcers, and integrators—that facilitate personality change, alongside forces that maintain stability and prevent significant alterations in personality.

Genetic key to milder COVID: Certain genes slash severity and death risk in older men

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 00:01
Study found that certain genetic variants in the IL1RN gene significantly reduce COVID-19-related inflammation and mortality in patients, with notable improvements observed in older men carrying specific single-nucleotide variants.

Study sheds new light on the heterogeneity of type 2 diabetes

Mon, 03/18/2024 - 23:58
A landmark study by the German Diabetes Center (DDZ), published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, sheds new light on the heterogeneity of type 2 diabetes.

Discovering the on-switch for rare genetic inflammatory diseases

Mon, 03/18/2024 - 23:54
University of Queensland researchers have discovered how the 'on-switch' for the body's inflammation machinery can get stuck and cause rare genetic inflammatory diseases.

Artichoke's health secret, traditional remedy to modern marvel

Mon, 03/18/2024 - 23:48
Study highlights the artichoke's nutritional benefits and its potential to improve cardiovascular health, exhibit neuroprotective effects, and offer antimicrobial properties, emphasizing its value beyond dietary use.

Unmet social needs negatively impact quality of life of dementia patients and caregivers

Mon, 03/18/2024 - 23:48
People with dementia and those who care for them should be screened for loneliness, so providers can find ways to keep them socially connected, according to experts at UC San Francisco and Harvard, who made the recommendations after finding that both groups experienced declines in social well-being as the disease progressed.

Study uncovers how APOBEC enzymes drive cancer mutations

Mon, 03/18/2024 - 23:41
A research team led by the University of California, Irvine has discovered the key role that the APOBEC3A and APOBEC3B enzymes play in driving cancer mutations by modifying the DNA in tumor genomes, offering potential new targets for intervention strategies.

Early sips to adult slips: How sweet drinks in childhood fatten future

Mon, 03/18/2024 - 23:34
Early life sweet drink consumption is significantly linked to greater adiposity and less healthy dietary patterns in adulthood, highlighting the need for targeted dietary interventions for young children.

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