Predicting the impact of protein mutations with simple maths
Brain cells mature faster in space than on Earth
Fetuses can fight infections within the womb
Gene therapy reverses heart failure in large animal model
Meditation to reduce pain is not a placebo — it's real
Predicting the impact of protein mutations with simple maths
Researchers have discovered that the impact of mutations on protein stability is more predictable than previously thought.
New drug to prevent migraine claimed to work straight away
People taking atogepant showed improvement on assessments of how much migraine impaired their activities and their overall quality of life compared to people taking a placebo.
Your stool can reveal your risk of cardiovascular disease
Certain faecal proteins have been linked to deadly cardiovascular conditions. A connection between constipation and an increased risk of major adverse cardiac events has...
Targeting the stress system reduces Parkinson's tremors
The commonly used Parkinson's drug levodopa usually helps with tremors, but it tends to be less effective during stress, when tremors are often at their worst.
DDX53 gene linked to autism spectrum disorder
While DDX53, located on the X chromosome, is known to play a role in brain development and function, it was not previously definitively associated with autism.
Gene therapy reverses heart failure in large animal model
The therapy increases the amount of blood the heart can pump and dramatically improves survival, in an apparently unprecedented recovery of cardiac...
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Three-in-one pill could transform hypertension treatment
Australian research has produced impressive Phase III clinical trial results for an innovative...
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Drug delays tumour growth in models of children's liver cancer
A new drug has been shown to delay the growth of tumours and improve survival in hepatoblastoma,...
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FDA approves schizophrenia drug with new mechanism of action
The antipsychotic drug targets cholinergic receptors as opposed to dopamine receptors, making it...
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Bright nights may increase risk of death, Alzheimer's
Avoiding night light and seeking daylight may lead to reduction in disease burden, especially cardiometabolic diseases, and may increase longevity.
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COVID-19 infection increases risk of heart attack and stroke
COVID-19 infection may increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and death from any cause for up...
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Vaping bad for brain health; residue may affect unborn babies
University students who vape appear to have lower cognitive function scores, while exposure to...
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Too much soft drink, juice and coffee can increase stroke risk
Frequent drinking of fizzy drinks, fruit juice and coffee is associated with an increased risk of...
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Brain cells mature faster in space than on Earth
Microgravity is known to alter the muscles, bones, the immune system and cognition, but little is known about its impact on the brain.
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Fetuses can fight infections within the womb
A fetus has a functional immune system that is well-equipped to combat infections in its...
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Meditation to reduce pain is not a placebo — it's real
Mindfulness meditation has long been speculated to work by activating processes supporting the...
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A bout of COVID could protect you from a severe case of flu
Recovery from COVID appears to have a protective effect against the worst effects of the flu,...
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Predicting the impact of protein mutations with simple maths
Researchers have discovered that the impact of mutations on protein stability is more predictable than previously thought.
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AI-designed DNA switches flip genes on and off
The work creates the opportunity to turn the expression of a gene up or down in just one tissue...
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Ancient DNA rewrites the stories of those preserved at Pompeii
Researchers have used ancient DNA to challenge long-held assumptions about the inhabitants of...
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Colossal Biosciences progresses towards thylacine de-extinction
Colossal Biosciences has announced numerous breakthroughs in all stages of its thylacine...
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Self-driving needle steers its way through living lung tissue
Researchers have built a compact robotic system that can autonomously steer a flexible needle around anatomical obstacles within the lungs of live...
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The ups and downs of DIY lab automation
While developing lab automation in-house might seem attractive at first glance, the road is...
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Can AI replicate the human touch in healthcare provision?
There are already some encouraging signs of AI's potential to change the world of public...
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Can AI fix the life sciences reproducibility crisis?
Researchers may be able to address the reproducibility crisis in the future by using AI to...
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