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Siris tree leaves hold promise for stopping spread of breast cancer cells, say researchers

Siris tree leaves hold promise for stopping spread of breast cancer cells, say researchers

by University of SharjahAlbizia lebbeck—Shirish/Siris Tree. Credit: Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 4.0Albizia lebbeck is the scientific name of the siris tree, which may hold the promise of wor

Siris tree leaves hold promise for stopping spread of breast cancer cells, say researchers

by University of SharjahAlbizia lebbeck—Shirish/Siris Tree. Credit: Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 4.0Albizia lebbeck is the scientific name of the siris tree, which may hold the promise of wor
Scientists discover a framework in the brain for organizing the order of things

Scientists discover a framework in the brain for organizing the order of things

byNorwegian University of Science and TechnologyUltraslow oscillations in MEC neurons.a, Neural activity was recorded through a prism from GCaMP6m-expressing neurons of the MEC in head-fix

Scientists discover a framework in the brain for organizing the order of things

byNorwegian University of Science and TechnologyUltraslow oscillations in MEC neurons.a, Neural activity was recorded through a prism from GCaMP6m-expressing neurons of the MEC in head-fix
Exploring ferumoxytol: A new frontier in MRI contrast agents

Exploring ferumoxytol: A new frontier in MRI contrast agents

by Science China PressDuring the blood pool phase, it significantly shortens the T1and T2relaxation times of the blood, thus achieving bright blood effects in T1-weighted imaging and

Exploring ferumoxytol: A new frontier in MRI contrast agents

by Science China PressDuring the blood pool phase, it significantly shortens the T1and T2relaxation times of the blood, thus achieving bright blood effects in T1-weighted imaging and
Novel compound AC102 restores hearing in preclinical models of sudden hearing loss

Novel compound AC102 restores hearing in preclinical models of sudden hearing loss

by AudioCure Pharma GmbHThe effect of AC102 on OHC survival after noise exposure in vivo. (A) Schematic of OHCs and IHCs within the cochlea. (B) Quantification of OHCs 14 d after noise exposure reveal

Novel compound AC102 restores hearing in preclinical models of sudden hearing loss

by AudioCure Pharma GmbHThe effect of AC102 on OHC survival after noise exposure in vivo. (A) Schematic of OHCs and IHCs within the cochlea. (B) Quantification of OHCs 14 d after noise exposure reveal
Oropouche virus transmission to unborn child confirmed

Oropouche virus transmission to unborn child confirmed

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe first confirmed case of vertical transmission of Oropouche virus (OROV) has been reported by 23 researchers from eight distinct i

Oropouche virus transmission to unborn child confirmed

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe first confirmed case of vertical transmission of Oropouche virus (OROV) has been reported by 23 researchers from eight distinct i
Microbiome changes in chronic liver disease highlight need for personalized treatment

Microbiome changes in chronic liver disease highlight need for personalized treatment

byKing's College LondonMicrobial diversity and community structure alterations by cirrhosis severity. Credit:Journal of Hepatology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2024.09.046The bacte

Microbiome changes in chronic liver disease highlight need for personalized treatment

byKing's College LondonMicrobial diversity and community structure alterations by cirrhosis severity. Credit:Journal of Hepatology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2024.09.046The bacte
FDA asked to consider party drug MDMA as treatment for PTSD

FDA asked to consider party drug MDMA as treatment for PTSD

by Robin FosterA California company has asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to approve MDMA, the active ingredient in party drugs like molly and ecstasy, as a treatment for post-traumatic stre

FDA asked to consider party drug MDMA as treatment for PTSD

by Robin FosterA California company has asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to approve MDMA, the active ingredient in party drugs like molly and ecstasy, as a treatment for post-traumatic stre
LSD, a future anti-anxiety pill?

LSD, a future anti-anxiety pill?

LSD, a future anti-anxiety pill?byMcGill UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe craze for psychedelics used for therapeutic purposes is real. However, the scientific evidence supporting their ef

LSD, a future anti-anxiety pill?

LSD, a future anti-anxiety pill?byMcGill UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe craze for psychedelics used for therapeutic purposes is real. However, the scientific evidence supporting their ef
COVID-19 viral load rebound can occur after VV116, nirmatrelvir-ritonavir

COVID-19 viral load rebound can occur after VV116, nirmatrelvir-ritonavir

by Elana GotkineFor patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19, viral load rebound and symptom rebound can occur after a standard five-day course of treatment with VV116 or nirmatrelvir-ritonavir, accord

COVID-19 viral load rebound can occur after VV116, nirmatrelvir-ritonavir

by Elana GotkineFor patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19, viral load rebound and symptom rebound can occur after a standard five-day course of treatment with VV116 or nirmatrelvir-ritonavir, accord
Follow-up finds landmark steroid study remains safe 50 years on

Follow-up finds landmark steroid study remains safe 50 years on

byUniversity of AucklandCredit: Bruno Abdiel from PexelsA study has found there are no adverse long-term cardiovascular health consequences for the now-adult children of mothers who were given c

Follow-up finds landmark steroid study remains safe 50 years on

byUniversity of AucklandCredit: Bruno Abdiel from PexelsA study has found there are no adverse long-term cardiovascular health consequences for the now-adult children of mothers who were given c
Study finds AI can develop treatments to prevent 'superbugs'

Study finds AI can develop treatments to prevent 'superbugs'

byCleveland ClinicSchematic evolutionary simulation and tested optimization approaches. Credit:Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences(2024). DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2303165121Clev

Study finds AI can develop treatments to prevent 'superbugs'

byCleveland ClinicSchematic evolutionary simulation and tested optimization approaches. Credit:Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences(2024). DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2303165121Clev