NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – In a development that might one day help boys getting treatment for cancer, researchers showed that rat testicular tissue implanted in a mouse after being cryopreserved for 20 years could colonize recipient testes and generate cell types necessary for sperm production, a new study finds. The experiment also revealed that
Though the mutations accumulated by cancer cells occur more or less randomly, certain regions of genes essential to cancer growth appear to be more frequently mutated than others in established tumors. Now, a study led by researchers at the Ludwig Center at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), MSK, Weill Cornell Medical College in New York and
Schizophrenia is a complex neurodevelopmental and brain disorder associated with a wide range of psychopathology affecting cognition, emotion and thinking processes. Although diagnosis of schizophrenia is mainly based on positive symptoms like hallucination and delusion, the ultimate functional outcome of patients with schizophrenia is mainly determined by negative symptoms such as anhedonia, amotivation and expressive
A team of researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, the University of Pittsburgh and the University of California San Diego used a single bacteriophage to treat an immunocompromised patient with an antibiotic-resistant infection. In their paper published in the journal Nature Communications, the group describes how they found the right bacteriophage for the patient and
Introduction Cyanobacteria Toxins Reactive Oxygen Species Coral Bleaching How Biochemistry Can Aid the Future References Further Reading Although the subjects of marine biology and biochemistry do not seem to be an obvious pairing, there are a lot of overlaps. The biochemical processes that specialized organisms have developed to live in niche marine environments are a
The number of people struggling with poor mental health and mental disorders has been rising around the world over the past few decades. Those who are struggling are increasingly facing difficulties accessing the kind of support they need—leaving many waiting months for help, if they even qualify for treatment. While it’s clear that more needs
Type 2 diabetes can be a 'devastating diagnosis' says expert We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info When blood sugars are elevated,
Introduction Lipids Carbohydrates Protein Conclusion References Further Reading Human milk is a complex and unique fluid tissue that provides nourishment to neonates. The complicated nature of human breast milk differentiates it from all other mammalian milk and there is much that still needs to be uncovered. Human breast milk. Image Credit: Nor Gal/Shutterstock.com The understanding
Nasal cancer: Expert reveals the symptoms to look out for We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Several factors increase the likelihood
Fruit flies synchronize the movements of their heads and bodies to stabilize their vision and fly effectively, according to Penn State researchers who utilized virtual-reality flight simulators. The finding appears to hold true in primates and other animals, the researchers say, indicating that animals evolved to move their eyes and bodies independently to conserve energy
Good solutions have great roadmaps. For HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP), the road map might just be that of contraceptive care. Once an onerous process, over time contraceptive care exploded into a range of options across a broad landscape in terms of approach and accessibility. How then do organizations help vulnerable patients navigate their PrEP journeys
A rise in esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) cases and deaths showcases a need for noninvasive screening methods that can be performed by nonendoscopists, such as nurses or technicians, according to a presentation at the 2022 AGA Tech Summit that reviewed the new approaches. AGA’s annual innovation summit is sponsored by the AGA Center for GI Innovation
‘How on earth would this help?’ GPs vote AGAINST surgeries closing at 5pm following fury over radical plan but demand ‘safe working limits’ for ‘intolerable’ £100,000-a-year jobs Some GPs argued reducing surgeries hours to boost recruitment and retention Controversial motion was defeated with just under two-thirds voting against But a motion demanding ‘safer working limits’ for ‘inhumane’ workloads
Long Covid victim discusses daily impact of virus We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info “Long Covid” – a term that’s come
Pregnant women who had Covid jab were 15% LESS likely to suffer a stillbirth, ‘reassuring’ study finds — despite fears fuelled by anti-vaxxers Pregnant women who get Covid jab are 15% less likely to experience stillbirth Pfizer and Moderna jabs not linked with any increase in adverse side effects The vaccines also provided 90% protection
A study recently published in the journal Cell Host & Microbe has described that all three sublineages of the omicron variant of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) exhibit similar host cell entry efficiency and are neutralized equally by antibodies generated in response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) booster vaccination. However, these sublineages exhibit
Millions of older people with poor vision are at risk of being misdiagnosed with mild cognitive impairments, according to a new study by the University of South Australia. Cognitive tests that rely on vision-dependent tasks could be skewing results in up to a quarter of people aged over 50 who have undiagnosed visual problems such
Imagine being able to measure your blood sugar levels, know if you've had too much to drink, and track your muscle fatigue during a workout, all in one small device worn on your skin. Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a prototype of such a wearable that can continuously monitor several
Diabetes UK show how to test feet for diabetic feet sensitivity We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Diabetes is a condition
Inhibitors of the protein EZH2 are effective against cancers with SMARCB1 mutations such as rhabdoid tumors in children. However, these drugs are subject to treatment resistance. Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have identified a novel drug target that may help overcome resistance to EZH2 inhibitors. A paper on the work appeared today in