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Scientists identify a gene in brain that might reduce anxiety
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
An international team of scientists discovered a gene in the brain that is responsible for anxious feelings. Importantly, gene alteration has been found to decrease anxiety levels, providing an attractive new therapeutic target for anxiety disorders.
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Astrocyte dysfunction causes cognitive decline: Study
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
According to a preclinical study led by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers, people with dementia have protein buildup in their astrocytes, which may cause abnormal antiviral activity and memory loss.
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Study shows how alcohol consumption contributes to chronic pain
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Chronic alcohol consumption may increase pain sensitivity via two distinct biochemical processes, one driven by alcohol intake and the other by alcohol withdrawal. That is one new conclusion reached by Scripps Research scientists investigating the intricate relationships between alcohol and
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Study discovers four different autism subtypes based on people's brain, b
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
According to Weill Cornell Medicine researchers, people with autism spectrum disorder can be classified into four distinct subtypes based on their brain activity and behaviour.
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Obesity diagnosis may result in significant weight loss without surgery or
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
Imagine getting the benefits of gastric bypass surgery without having to go under the knife -- a new class of compounds may be able to do just that. These potential treatments significantly reduce body weight and blood glucose levels in laboratory animals.
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Study: Losing productive type of pancreatic cell contribute to development
Updated : 3 years ago IST
In the pancreas, various types of beta cells produce insulin, which aids in blood sugar regulation. According to Weill Cornell Medicine researchers, losing a particularly productive type of beta cell may contribute to the development of diabetes.
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Experts discuss innovative advances driving healthcare transformation at '
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 10 (ANI/NewsVoir): Health and wellness knowledge platform, Happiest Health, hosted the 'Future of Medicine 2023', the first annual summit that shared insights from leading minds in medicine, research, and technology, to foster innovation in the healthcare
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Research: Cancer drug development affected by differences in animal biolog
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
A small but significant metabolic difference between human and mouse lung tumour cells, has been discovered by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers, explaining a discrepancy in previous study results, and pointing toward new strategies for developing cancer treatments.
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Male contraceptive shows promise in preclinical study
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
In preclinical models, an investigational contraceptive medication created by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers temporarily inhibits sperm and prevents pregnancies. The study, which was published in Nature Communications on February 14, reveals the feasibility of on-demand male contraceptio
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Smart necklace to help you stop smoking: Looks like jewellery, but it's tr
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
A necklace that could help you quit smoking is on the way. Northwestern Medicine researchers created a smart neck-worn gadget that looks like a lapis blue pendant and detects smoking significantly more reliably than prior systems. It accomplishes this by collecting heat signatures from therm
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PTSD could potentially be treated by blood pressure medicine: Research
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
According to a study published in the journal 'Molecular Psychiatry', Clonidine, a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure could help ward off PTSD.
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New biomarker test can identify Alzheimer's neurodegeneration in blood: St
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
A team of neuroscientists led by a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researcher developed a blood test to detect a new marker of Alzheimer's disease neurodegeneration.
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