By examining the strongest known genetic risk factor for schizophrenia, scientists at Rutgers University and Emory University are learning more about how the disease manifests.
We've all experienced the workings of the so-called "brain-gut-axis," or how stress affects our intestines. However, researchers still don't know much about the relationship between our gut and our brain.
Researchers have created an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can identify and classify white and red blood cells in microscopic images of blood samples. The algorithm is a free tool for research that can assist doctors in the diagnosis of blood disorders.
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 11: This case study examines the successful diagnosis and treatment of a 30-year-old woman with Budd-Chiari Syndrome (BCS) and Decompensated Cirrhosis at Jehangir Hospital. BCS is a group of disorders characterised by hepatic venous outflow occlusion, and i
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 8: The human digestive system is a complex and essential part of our bodies, responsible for processing food and absorbing nutrients to sustain life. Unfortunately, digestive disorders are prevalent and can affect individuals of all ages and lifestyles. Fr
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 25: Bone marrow transplants have been a vital treatment option for patients with high-risk blood disorders such as leukemia, lymphoma, and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). High-risk blood disorders encompass a group of serious and potentially life-threatening
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 22: In recent news, a groundbreaking approach in the field of Acupuncture to resolve infertility issues is gaining popularity among couples struggling to conceive. The ancient and popular Chinese practice is making waves in the medical world as scientific r
These 11 new soldiers, all from Ashklelon’s Moriah School, are proud members of Special in Uniform, a revolutionary project of the IDF in conjunction with the Jewish National Fund-USA. The program incorporates young people with mild physical and mental disabilities such as Downs Syndrome, ce
Researchers have discovered new genes that contribute to hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), a rare, life-threatening cardiac condition that occurs in neonates, by identifying genes in patients and studying their effects in fruit flies.
An estimated 15-20 per cent of children diagnosed with Dravets Syndrome die before reaching adulthood. There is no cure, and current treatment focuses on simply reducing seizures.
The human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV) inserts a copy of its DNA into human immune cells as a component of its life cycle. HIV latency is the term used to describe the long-lasting inert, latent condition that some of these newly infected immune cells might enter.