New study suggests enhanced mitochondrial fusion fuels nerve cell function and plasticity

by University of CologneThe picture shows neurons (magenta) born in the adult mouse hippocampus. Nuclei are stained cyan. The extending dendrites are important sites where mechanisms of plasticit

Updated on: April 06,2024 0

New study suggests enhanced mitochondrial fusion fuels nerve cell function and plasticity

by University of CologneThe picture shows neurons (magenta) born in the adult mouse hippocampus. Nuclei are stained cyan. The extending dendrites are important sites where mechanisms of plasticit

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Scientists identify a molecular anchor that stabilizes mitochondria near synapses to support memory formation

byMax Planck Florida Institute for NeuroscienceIdentifying proteins required for mitochondria-actin tethering in dendrites. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-02

Updated on: January 09,2024 9

Scientists identify a molecular anchor that stabilizes mitochondria near synapses to support memory formation

byMax Planck Florida Institute for NeuroscienceIdentifying proteins required for mitochondria-actin tethering in dendrites. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-02

Updated on:January 09,2024 9

Migraine sufferers in England may soon be able to access a preventative drug: Atogepant

by Anna Andreou,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA drug that can help prevent migraines could soon be available on the NHS. Atogepant (brand name: Aquipta) was recently recommen

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Migraine sufferers in England may soon be able to access a preventative drug: Atogepant

by Anna Andreou,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA drug that can help prevent migraines could soon be available on the NHS. Atogepant (brand name: Aquipta) was recently recommen

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Antibiotics use in relation to colorectal cancer risk, survival and postoperative complications

by Claes Björnberg,Umea UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe bacteria in our gut are believed to be involved in cancer of the large bowel. Exposure to antibiotics, which can affect gut

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Antibiotics use in relation to colorectal cancer risk, survival and postoperative complications

by Claes Björnberg,Umea UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe bacteria in our gut are believed to be involved in cancer of the large bowel. Exposure to antibiotics, which can affect gut

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A computational model to simulate the biomechanical growth of breast tumors

byCarlos III University of MadridTumor cells invading surrounding tissue under different mechanical conditions. The blue line indicates the boundary of the solid tumor and the yellow line indica

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A computational model to simulate the biomechanical growth of breast tumors

byCarlos III University of MadridTumor cells invading surrounding tissue under different mechanical conditions. The blue line indicates the boundary of the solid tumor and the yellow line indica

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Microplastics and Nanoplastics: A Hidden Threat to Cardiovascular Health

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Microplastics and Nanoplastics: A Hidden Threat to Cardiovascular Health

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AI model provides deep insights into hand movement, an essential step for development of neuroprosthetics

byEcole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneThe EPFL/UNIGE AI model achieved a 100% success rate in the first phase of the competition, surpassing the closest competitor. Even in the more challeng

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AI model provides deep insights into hand movement, an essential step for development of neuroprosthetics

byEcole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneThe EPFL/UNIGE AI model achieved a 100% success rate in the first phase of the competition, surpassing the closest competitor. Even in the more challeng

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Cutting through the fog of long COVID

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Cutting through the fog of long COVID

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Researchers present playbook of best practices for cancer team science in the modern era

by Break Through CancerThe Hallmarks of Cancer Collaboration. Based on Hanahan and Weinberg's seminal "Hallmarks of Cancer," this illustration proposes six Hallmarks of Cancer Collaborat

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Researchers present playbook of best practices for cancer team science in the modern era

by Break Through CancerThe Hallmarks of Cancer Collaboration. Based on Hanahan and Weinberg's seminal "Hallmarks of Cancer," this illustration proposes six Hallmarks of Cancer Collaborat

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First clinical trial of vosoritide for children with hypochondroplasia shows increased growth

byChildren's National HospitalStanding height SDS. Credit:eClinicalMedicine(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102591Vosoritide's first global Phase II study showed an average

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First clinical trial of vosoritide for children with hypochondroplasia shows increased growth

byChildren's National HospitalStanding height SDS. Credit:eClinicalMedicine(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102591Vosoritide's first global Phase II study showed an average

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Repurposed drug shows promise against endometriosis-related pain in animal model

byNational Institutes of HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFenoprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), successfully alleviated pain and inflammation in a rodent model of endo

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Repurposed drug shows promise against endometriosis-related pain in animal model

byNational Institutes of HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFenoprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), successfully alleviated pain and inflammation in a rodent model of endo

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Using next-gen CRISPR tool, scientists create unprecedented molecular map of human immune response

byGladstone InstitutesCarl Ward, PhD, a postdoctoral researcher in the Marson Lab at Gladstone Institutes, was co-first author of the landmark study in Nature, along with fellow co-first author

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Using next-gen CRISPR tool, scientists create unprecedented molecular map of human immune response

byGladstone InstitutesCarl Ward, PhD, a postdoctoral researcher in the Marson Lab at Gladstone Institutes, was co-first author of the landmark study in Nature, along with fellow co-first author

Updated on:January 26,2024 14