Can discrimination fuel obesity?
Researchers have identified a potential link between experiences of discrimination and increased obesity risk by examining neural responses to food cues and gut metabolites. The study reveals that discrimination may…
Researchers explore immunomodulating targets for improving glioblastoma therapies
Researchers have delved into the intricate heterogeneity of glioblastoma, a notoriously aggressive brain tumor, using advanced single-cell RNA sequencing and innovative zebrafish avatars. Their findings spotlighted the LGALS1 gene's role…
Neonatal ICU mystery: Unraveling the secrets of the prevalent Staphylococcus strain
Researchers delve into the genomes of Staphylococcus capitis isolates prevalent in neonates, revealing transmission patterns and survival tactics of the NRCS-A strain in neonatal ICUs.
3D printing crafts cerebral cortex tissues: A breakthrough for brain injury treatment
Researchers utilize 3D printing to craft cerebral cortex tissues with organized neurons, offering potential treatments for brain injuries. This novel technique prints neural progenitors in layer-by-layer sequences, aiming for accurate…
Diverse diets for stronger bones: Study reveals how alternative eating habits prevent osteoporosis
The study examines how various dietary patterns, beyond the Mediterranean diet, influence osteoporosis and fracture risk in older adults, emphasizing the importance of both diet and exercise in bone health.…
Gut health and leukemia: Exploring the crucial connection between diet and microbiota changes
Gut microbiota's role in leukemia treatment responses is explored, with evidence suggesting diet and prebiotics may help manage microbiota alterations in patients. Diet during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and gut microbiota composition…
Is HPV infection a hidden risk factor for prostate cancer?
In a comprehensive meta-analysis published in Scientific Reports, researchers unveil a significant link between human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and increased risk of prostate cancer, highlighting the importance of considering normal…
Nirmatrelvir and ritonavir combo cuts COVID-19 risks for high-vulnerability groups
Nirmatrelvir and ritonavir treatment significantly reduces the risk of hospitalization and death from COVID-19 in high-risk individuals, according to a recent JAMA Network Open study. However, the treatment's efficacy varied…
Protein recombinant vaccine NVX-CoV2373 confers protection during Omicron dominant period in Italy
The NVX-CoV2373 COVID-19 vaccine offers significant protection against symptomatic infections, but its effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 declines within four months, according to a study in JAMA Network Open using Italian data.…
BGI Genomics and Colombian National Cancer Institute Collaborate to enhance cancer detection and prevention
On October 2, 2023, BGI Genomics signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Colombian National Cancer Institute (INC or Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia).