February is American Heart Month and a new national survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that even though heart attacks are increasingly common in younger people, many don't believe they are at risk for heart ... [Continue Reading]
Neanderthal groups looked and acted differently than once thought, research suggests
Researchers re-analyzed elephant bones found in a German cave and say Neanderthals likely cut and butchered them, suggesting Neanderthal groups may have been larger and more sedentary than thought. SOURCE: Research News : NPR - Read entire story ... [Continue Reading]
Will revitalizing old blood slow aging?
Young blood has a rejuvenating effect when infused into older bodies, according to recent research: Aging hearts beat stronger, muscles become stronger, and thinking becomes sharper. SOURCE: Medical Research News - Health Research, Medicine Sciences ... [Continue Reading]
ACT hopes $6.5m cancer research lab will attract clinical trials
The ACT Government believes the new cancer research facility, to be built at the Canberra Hospital, will also help attract and retain specialists. SOURCE: ABC News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Win 1 of 15 EVOLVE manual pipette starter packs from INTEGRA Biosciences
Are you looking to accelerate your liquid handling protocols? To combat the issue of tedious volume adjustments, look no further than EVOLVE manual pipettes! SOURCE: The Medical News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Nerve stimulation therapy for spinal cord injuries shows promise in animal studies
A nerve stimulation therapy developed at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons is showing promise in animal studies and may eventually allow people with spinal cord injuries to regain function of their arms. SOURCE: The ... [Continue Reading]
Alex’s new heart flew from Australia’s east coast to the west, a feat not possible until now
A clinical trial kept donated hearts viable between donor and recipient for nearly nine hours — almost double the current gold standard. SOURCE: ABC News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
New study debunks the assumption that menstrual cycles disqualify women from exercise research
Peruse any women's magazine, and you'll likely find advice on how to boost workouts. But what many don't realize is that the research behind most exercise advice is based almost entirely on men. Female subjects are excluded from over 90% of studies ... [Continue Reading]
Can you bond without the ‘love hormone’? These cuddly rodents show it’s possible
The hormone oxytocin plays a key role in long-term relationships. But a study of prairie voles finds that the animals mate for life even without help from the "love hormone." (Image credit: Todd H. Ahern/Emory University ) SOURCE: Research News : ... [Continue Reading]
When is it OK to make germs worse in a lab? It’s a more relevant question than ever
Policymakers have long grappled with how to handle experiments that might generate potentially dangerous viruses. Now, officials are considering whether oversight needs to be expanded.(Image credit: NIAID) SOURCE: Research News : NPR - Read entire ... [Continue Reading]
Small study shows promise for antimalarial monoclonal antibody to prevent malaria
A monoclonal antibody treatment was found to be safe, well tolerated, and effective in protecting against malaria in a small group of healthy volunteers who were exposed to malaria in a challenge study, according to new research published in The ... [Continue Reading]
Survey: Trust in genetics increased significantly during the pandemic
A survey of over 2,000 British adults finds that trust in genetics is high and went up significantly during the pandemic. It also finds that there is a hunger for more coverage of genetics. SOURCE: The Medical News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Study shows that bioprinted artificial skin can be used in cosmetics and drugs testing
Bioengineered artificial skin has become an increasingly important and reliable platform for researchers to test the safety and efficacy of drugs and cosmetics. It can be produced on a large scale and is a good substitute for animal testing. The most ... [Continue Reading]
Humans can correctly identify several gestures made by apes, a new study shows
On average, half the participants in a study by the University of St. Andrews in Scotland could recognize what either chimpanzees or bonobos were communicating. (Image credit: Wilfredo Lee/AP) SOURCE: Research News : NPR - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Public health experts draft recommendations to help prevent vaping product use-associated lung injury
Nearly four years ago, federal health officials reported on a frightening new epidemic linked to e-cigarette use that caused a life-threatening and potentially irreversible lung condition. SOURCE: The Medical News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Blood-type conversion process informed by crystallography now in pre-clinical trials
In 2019 Dr. Stephen Withers and colleagues at the University of British Columbia identified a series of enzymes that can be used to modify the chemical structure of a sugar antigen on the surface of blood cells, thereby converting a Type A blood cell ... [Continue Reading]
Researchers develop a simple new assay to eliminate heteroresistance in Enterobacter species
Bacteria of the genus Enterobacter are among the most dangerous bacteria associated with hospital infections worldwide. SOURCE: The Medical News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Link between hydration and aging
Higher blood sodium in middle age was associated with increased mortality, chronic disease risk, and biological aging. SOURCE: NIH research matter Feed - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Changing long-term opioid prescribing behavior
Notifying clinicians that one of their patients died of an overdose reduced the amount of opioids they prescribed for up to a year afterwards. SOURCE: NIH research matter Feed - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Lab-grown eye cells form new neural connections
Eye cells that were grown from skin-derived stem cells could be collected from 3D cultures and coaxed to form new neural connections. SOURCE: NIH research matter Feed - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Ozempic helps people lose weight. But who should be able to use it?
You've probably heard of semaglutide or Ozempic, the diabetes medication being used for weight loss. So what are the risks and benefits? And who should have access to it? SOURCE: ABC News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
This doctor says stigma could be preventing Australian doctors from learning about migraines
Experts say there are many reasons why medical practitioners struggle to treat migraine but there are ways to address it. SOURCE: ABC News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]