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Researchers discover new method to map cholesterol metabolism in brain
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
A team of researchers led by Swansea University have developed new technology to monitor cholesterol in brain tissue which could uncover its relation to neurodegenerative disease and pave the way for the development of new treatments.
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Immune molecule's complex role in Huntington's disease: Study
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
More than a decade before people with Huntington's disease show symptoms, they can exhibit abnormally high levels of an immune-system molecule called interleukin-6 (IL-6), which has led many researchers to suspect IL-6 of promoting the eventual neurological devastation associated with the ge
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Researchers seek to understand why vaccine responses vary from person to p
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
While vaccines are one of the most powerful public health tools for protecting against infectious disease, not everybody is conferred the same level of protection. Many factors determine whether an individual responding to vaccination will generate an effective response, including specific b
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Researchers find out obesity drug helps teens lose weight
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
A drug called semaglutide, which is approved for adults with obesity or overweight, also helps adolescents shed pounds and have healthier hearts, according to a new study.
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Cancer cells exposed to high viscosity move better: Study
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Investigators discovered how cancer cells exposed to high viscosity changes the way they travel.
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Research: Growing motor neurons guided by 'love-hate relationship' with bl
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
When neurons involved in movement called motor neurons form, they must build connections that reach from the brain, brainstem, or spinal cord all the way to the head, arms, or the tips of the toes. How neurons navigate these systems and "decide" where and how to grow has largely been a myste
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Study finds obesity drug helps teens lose weight
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
A drug called semaglutide, which is approved for adults with obesity or overweight, also helps adolescents shed pounds and have healthier hearts, according to a new study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine and presented at Obesity Week 2022.
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Scientists discover how cancer cells exposed to high viscosity move better
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
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.
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New computational method builds detailed maps of human tissues
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
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 o
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Researchers uncover brain waves related to social behaviour
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Researchers have discovered electrical brain-wave patterns given off during social interactions in mice. They also observed that mice showing signs of stress, depression, or autism lacked these brain waves. The results reveal more about the mechanisms underlying brain activity when socializi
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Newly-discovered process brings immune cells up to speed
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 16 (ANI): Cancer cells use an unusual mechanism to migrate into new tissue and form metastases there. The same process probably also keeps some immune cells on their toes.
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Study finds whether stress can actually protect the body
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 28 (ANI): From insomnia to high blood pressure, all sorts of serious health issues are often linked to stress but it's generally acknowledged that some stress can also be helpful, like when someone's chasing a work deadline. However, can it also be beneficial for t
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