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Scientists unearth potential secret to viral resistance

Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have unearthed a secret that may explain why some people are able to resist viral infections, having screened the immune systems of women exposed to hepatitis C (HCV) through contaminated anti-D transfusions given over 40 years ago in Ireland.

2022-11-04T16:05:56.985180+00:00 IST

Substance use disorders associated with poor health outcomes

Patients with most of the health conditions were more likely than their counterparts to die during the study period if they had been hospitalised with substance use disorder prior to the development of these conditions.

2022-11-04T09:50:45.032705+00:00 IST

New approach to overcome drug resistance in cancer therapy

Researchers revealed probable resistance mechanisms and gave insights on how to overcome them during cancer therapy.

2022-11-04T01:26:15.559085+00:00 IST

Researchers suggest gene therapy to treat neurological disorders

Excessive activity of a limited number of brain cells causes several brain illnesses, including epilepsy. These diseases frequently do not react well to drug treatment, owing to the fact that drug influence the entire brain. A recent study revealed gene therapy to for neurological disorder.

2022-11-03T22:19:17.150838+00:00 IST

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Adult cancer survivors at higher risk of bone fractures: Research

Adult cancer survivors, particularly those diagnosed within five years and/or have a history of chemotherapy, have an increased risk for bone fractures, specifically pelvic and vertebral fractures, compared to older adults without cancer, according to a new large study by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS).

2022-11-03T16:48:24.146682+00:00 IST

Researchers look into how dissociative symptoms affect brain

Trauma can cause dissociative symptoms - such as having an out-of-body experience or feeling emotionally numb--that may help an individual cope in the short term but can have negative impacts if the symptoms persist for an extended period of time.

2022-11-03T16:44:40.257976+00:00 IST

Study investigates how immunotherapy affects COVID-19 outcomes

A new study led by a University of Cincinnati researcher provides more clarity on how immunotherapy treatment for patients with cancer affects COVID-19 severity.

2022-11-03T16:26:26.853218+00:00 IST

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Disconnection, not screen time is a problem for teens: Research

While many parents and caregivers believe teens spend too much time on smartphones, video games and social media, a Michigan State University researcher says not to worry about screen time.

2022-11-03T16:20:46.509235+00:00 IST

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Cancer cells exposed to high viscosity move better

The human body is made up of more than a billion cells that join to form the tissues and organs of our bodies. However, cells are dynamic structures that, using different techniques, move through the body to fulfil various functions, such as close wounds or carry nutrients to other tissues.

2022-11-03T15:08:40.689892+00:00 IST

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Simple dos and don'ts to stay healthy when there's smog

The smoke in the air due to industrialization and scenarios like farm fires when merged with fog, especially in winter create smog that comes with a bundle of severe conditions in humans, and animals and has the capability to kill plants. Smog has a direct effect on the respiratory system and skin disorders are a major concern.

2022-11-03T13:35:50.431958+00:00 IST

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Study finds extracellular fluid association with spread of cancer

Study revealed a unique mechanism that promotes cancer cell spread, as well as providing a foundation for future research that may eventually lead to the discovery of possible new targets to combat cancer metastasis.

2022-11-03T00:32:37.343221+00:00 IST

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Dietary fibre promote allergy-related type of inflammation

The researchers discovered that dietary inulin fiber change the metabolism of certain gut bacteria, which in turn triggers what scientists call type 2 inflammation in the gut and lungs.

2022-11-02T21:30:55.374581+00:00 IST

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Infants less prone to develop Covid-19 than their mothers

In one of the first studies to explore how COVID-19 specifically affects older infants, researchers from the University of Washington and at institutions at four other locations in the Western and Southern U.S. found that the number of infected people in a household was the factor most closely linked with the infant's likelihood of being infected.

2022-11-02T17:22:15.162728+00:00 IST

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DNA 'Nanotransporters' to treat cancer

A team of Canadian researchers from Universite de Montreal has designed and validated a new class of drug transporters made of DNA that are 20,000 times smaller than a human hair and that could improve how cancers and other diseases are treated

2022-11-02T15:25:06.146811+00:00 IST

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Scientists test 'smart' red blood cells to deliver antibiotics

The platform, described in a new paper in the journal ACS Infectious Diseases, could help to address the ongoing antibiotic resistance crisis, say the scientists. They modified and then tested red blood cells as a carrier for one of the world's only remaining resistance-proof antibiotics: Polymyxin B (PmB), widely considered a treatment of last resort due to its toxicity and harmful side effects, which include kidney damage.

2022-11-02T13:06:45.782124+00:00 IST

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Study: Mutations linked to increase risk of ovarian cancer

Study discovered four new areas of the human genome that contain genetic variations or mutations that enhance women's chance of getting epithelial ovarian cancer, the most frequent kind of ovarian cancer.

2022-11-02T00:38:26.332897+00:00 IST

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Research finds gut-brain connection for social behavior

Social behavior is a complex phenomenon involving many parts of the brain. Researchers found that gut microorganisms cut out excess connections in brain circuits for social development.

2022-11-01T22:25:28.613327+00:00 IST

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Study: Female bones permanently change after giving birth

The study found calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus concentrations were shown to be lower in females who had undergone reproduction. These changes are connected to childbirth and lactation.

2022-11-01T18:38:29.779073+00:00 IST

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New computational method builds detailed maps of human tissues

Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have developed a computational method to map the architecture of human tissues in unprecedented detail. Their approach promises to accelerate studies on organ-scale cellular interactions and could enable powerful new diagnostic strategies for a wide range of diseases.

2022-11-01T17:37:16.855753+00:00 IST

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Transistors developed to help identify cancer cell markers

Finding cancer-related indicators is a highly effective method for determining diagnosis, prognosis, and response to treatment. These markers may now be found in patient samples like blood and urine thanks to modern technology, offering a non-invasive way to monitor and assess patients.

2022-10-31T18:18:35.335298+00:00 IST

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Melanoma survivors might be identified using an AI technique

A team led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) recently developed an artificial intelligence-based method to predict which patients are most likely to experience a recurrence and are therefore expected to benefit from aggressive treatment.

2022-10-31T18:02:05.231053+00:00 IST