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New model links RNA editing glitch to early-stage type 1 diabetes

Tue, 12/26/2023 - 15:00
Hebrew University study proposes a new model suggesting that disrupted RNA editing within pancreatic beta cells might initiate an inflammatory response akin to early-stage type 1 diabetes.

Common inflammation pathway turns anthrax toxin into killer

Tue, 12/26/2023 - 14:54
Bacillus anthracis lethal toxin (LT) is a determinant of lethal anthrax. Its function in myeloid cells is required for bacterial dissemination, and LT itself can directly trigger dysfunction of the cardiovascular system.

Understanding the genetic basis of hereditary diffuse gastric cancer

Tue, 12/26/2023 - 14:47
Gastric cancer, a significant global health burden, claims over 7% of cancer-related deaths annually. Although only 1-3% of cases have a genetic basis, understanding these genetic drivers is crucial for developing preventative strategies.

Elevated pregnancy blood pressure may leave lasting marks on the heart

Tue, 12/26/2023 - 14:44
New research from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai found that women who developed signs of elevated blood pressure during pregnancy were more likely to have residual evidence of abnormal heart structure and function up to a decade after the pregnancy.

Visual-motor illusion enhances motor performance and early-stage learning

Tue, 12/26/2023 - 14:40
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University showed that visual aids which create the illusion of movement, like a screen placed in front of one's hand showing the hand move, can improve motor performance and the early stages of motor learning.

Isolation fuels firearm purchases for struggling veterans

Tue, 12/26/2023 - 12:43
Low-income U.S. veterans who are experiencing feelings of loneliness are more likely to purchase firearms, according to new research from UTHealth Houston.

Researchers receive two grants to study tuberculosis drug development

Tue, 12/26/2023 - 11:45
Weill Cornell Medicine researchers and the TB Drug Accelerator have received two grants totaling $6.8 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to study tuberculosis (TB) drug development.

Gut microbiome diversity predicts cognitive function and brain structure in healthy children

Tue, 12/26/2023 - 11:41
Emerging evidence implicates the gut microbiome in cognitive outcomes and neurodevelopmental disorders, but the influence of gut microbial metabolism on typical neurodevelopment has not been explored in detail.

Increased β-amyloid accumulation may be linked to Alzheimer’s dementia risk in oldest of the old

Tue, 12/26/2023 - 09:34
A new study indicates that severity of amyloid deposition in the brain -; not just age -; may be key to determining who will benefit from new anti-amyloid therapies to delay the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

Unlocking personalized treatment for millions with high blood pressure

Tue, 12/26/2023 - 09:26
HMRI and University of Newcastle researcher, Professor Murray Cairns, along with his Precision Medicine team have discovered a way of predicting who will respond to blood pressure treatments to lower sodium in the body.

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