Brain neurons that respond to sugar and fat offer new insights into obesity control
The study uncovers hippocampal neurons that differentially respond to sugars and fats, suggesting new avenues for combating obesity through targeted therapies.
Study reveals high prevalence of Lyme disease bacteria in Northeast ticks
Across most of the Northeast, getting bitten by a blacklegged tick- also called a deer tick - is a risk during spring, summer, and fall. A new Dartmouth study, published…
New approach shows promise in fighting multiple cancers
The tissue adjacent to a tumor behaves differently than areas farther away: The tumor's cancerous cells influence their surroundings, blocking the body's immune defenses and creating a sort of haven…
Unveiling the metabolic pathways of Fusobacterium nucleatum in OSCC
A recent study has made significant strides in uncovering how the oral microbiome, particularly the bacterium Fusobacterium nucleatum, plays a crucial role in the progression of oral squamous cell carcinoma…
Swedish study demonstrates significant reduction in infant mortality after 41 weeks gestation
The proportion of babies dying before and during labor after 41 weeks of gestation has fallen by 47% in Sweden in a relatively short time. This is the result of…
Triple-drug chemo fails to improve survival in advanced biliary tract cancer
The results of a clinical trial led by researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences and published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology showed that chemotherapy combining three different…
Oil-based solution enables room temperature storage of protein therapeutics
A new storage technique can keep protein-based drugs and vaccines stable without keeping them cold. The discovery, led by researchers at Penn State, could eliminate the need for refrigeration for…
Immune cells orchestrate glucagon production during fasting
When we think about the immune system, we usually associate it with fighting infections. However, a study published in Science by the Champalimaud Foundation reveals a surprising new role.
Explainable AI predicts ICU length of stay and guides clinical decision-making
Intensive care units (ICUs) face mounting pressure to effectively manage resources while delivering optimal patient care. Groundbreaking research published in the INFORMS journal Information Systems Research highlights how a novel…
Bidirectional movement drives DNA loop formation
Scientists from Delft, Vienna, and Lausanne discovered that the protein machines that shape our DNA can switch direction. Until now, researchers believed that these so-called SMC motors that make loops…