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Clinical presentation of IDDMSSD syndrome likely associated with molecular location of mutation in PAK1 gene

Clinical presentation of IDDMSSD syndrome likely associated with molecular location of mutation in PAK1 gene

by Texas Children's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent study from Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine has expanded the clinical spectrum of a new epileptic

Clinical presentation of IDDMSSD syndrome likely associated with molecular location of mutation in PAK1 gene

by Texas Children's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent study from Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine has expanded the clinical spectrum of a new epileptic
Scientists identify a molecular anchor that stabilizes mitochondria near synapses to support memory formation

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

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
Study identifies novel mechanism of glucose sensing by adipocytes in regulating thermogenesis and energy metabolism

Study identifies novel mechanism of glucose sensing by adipocytes in regulating thermogenesis and energy metabolism

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesThe proposed model for glucose sensing via CREBZF in the regulation of thermogenesis and energy homeostasis in adipose tissues. Targeting CREBZF may provide

Study identifies novel mechanism of glucose sensing by adipocytes in regulating thermogenesis and energy metabolism

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesThe proposed model for glucose sensing via CREBZF in the regulation of thermogenesis and energy homeostasis in adipose tissues. Targeting CREBZF may provide
Researchers make mice a more powerful tool to study a wide range of human diseases

Researchers make mice a more powerful tool to study a wide range of human diseases

byJackson LaboratoryThe new protocol coaxes mouse stem cells to develop across multiple strains of mice, not just strain 129. This enables researchers to identify which strain best resemebles ce

Researchers make mice a more powerful tool to study a wide range of human diseases

byJackson LaboratoryThe new protocol coaxes mouse stem cells to develop across multiple strains of mice, not just strain 129. This enables researchers to identify which strain best resemebles ce
Study finds moderately elevated fracture risk following use of sedative–hypnotics

Study finds moderately elevated fracture risk following use of sedative–hypnotics

byThe University of Hong KongCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGlobal consumption data show that there is an increasing trend of sedative–hypnotic prescriptions, especially in more developed aff

Study finds moderately elevated fracture risk following use of sedative–hypnotics

byThe University of Hong KongCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGlobal consumption data show that there is an increasing trend of sedative–hypnotic prescriptions, especially in more developed aff
Scientists identify mutations that cause inherited kidney disease

Scientists identify mutations that cause inherited kidney disease

byAtrium Health Wake Forest BaptistCredit:Kidney International(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.kint.2023.11.021Genetic changes or mutations can cause hereditary kidney disease, which can event

Scientists identify mutations that cause inherited kidney disease

byAtrium Health Wake Forest BaptistCredit:Kidney International(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.kint.2023.11.021Genetic changes or mutations can cause hereditary kidney disease, which can event
Scientists discover a potential way to repair synapses damaged in Alzheimer's disease

Scientists discover a potential way to repair synapses damaged in Alzheimer's disease

FEBRUARY 1, 2024by Buck Institute for Research on AgingThe art depicts the recovery of the functional plasticity at synapses on neurons despite tau-induced toxicity in the brain. Credit: Larissa Brown

Scientists discover a potential way to repair synapses damaged in Alzheimer's disease

FEBRUARY 1, 2024by Buck Institute for Research on AgingThe art depicts the recovery of the functional plasticity at synapses on neurons despite tau-induced toxicity in the brain. Credit: Larissa Brown
Repurposed drug shows promise against endometriosis-related pain in animal model

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

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
CBD products don't ease pain and are potentially harmful, study finds

CBD products don't ease pain and are potentially harmful, study finds

by Vittoria D'Alessio,University of BathCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere is no evidence that CBD products reduce chronic pain, and taking them is a waste of money and potentially harm

CBD products don't ease pain and are potentially harmful, study finds

by Vittoria D'Alessio,University of BathCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere is no evidence that CBD products reduce chronic pain, and taking them is a waste of money and potentially harm
Follow-up colonoscopy rate low within six months of abnormal stool test

Follow-up colonoscopy rate low within six months of abnormal stool test

by Elana GotkineFewer than half of adults have a follow-up colonoscopy within six months following an abnormal stool-based screening test (SBT) for colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study publis

Follow-up colonoscopy rate low within six months of abnormal stool test

by Elana GotkineFewer than half of adults have a follow-up colonoscopy within six months following an abnormal stool-based screening test (SBT) for colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study publis
Study discovers how a magnesium cellular transport 'pump' plays a vital role in cardiac function

Study discovers how a magnesium cellular transport 'pump' plays a vital role in cardiac function

by Steven Lee,University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioCredit:Molecular Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2024.02.033Magnesium is a mineral critical to a wide range of

Study discovers how a magnesium cellular transport 'pump' plays a vital role in cardiac function

by Steven Lee,University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioCredit:Molecular Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2024.02.033Magnesium is a mineral critical to a wide range of