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Decoding the significance of subnormal liver enzyme activity

Liver diseases are commonly diagnosed using serum enzyme assays, particularly for aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT), and 5'-nucleotidase (5'-NT).

3 Jul 2024

Pandemic stress leads to surge in ADHD diagnoses and medication use in Finland

Study reveals a significant rise in ADHD diagnoses and medication use in Finland during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the pandemic's impact on mental health recognition, especially among young women and older adults.

3 Jul 2024

RNA splicing modulation as a precision approach for neuroendocrine cancer treatment

Neuroendocrine tumors, including small cell lung cancer and neuroendocrine prostate cancer, are very aggressive with high chances of spreading.

2 Jul 2024

Low-dose aspirin shows promise in treating flu-related vascular inflammation during pregnancy

A world-first study has found low-dose aspirin may treat flu-induced blood vessel inflammation, creating better blood flow to the placenta during pregnancy.

2 Jul 2024

Novel mathematical approach reveals shared gene programs in anti-tumor CD8+ T cells

We set out to identify genes that are commonly expressed in CD8+ T cells, killer immune cells that can drive anti-tumor immunity, across many types of human cancers.

2 Jul 2024

Cuteness factor: Can baby schema explain our evolutionary caregiving instincts?

Study explores the evolutionary significance of baby schema, highlighting how infant features trigger caregiving behaviors in humans and other animals.

2 Jul 2024

Innovative HIV vaccine approaches yield potential for broad protection against viral strains

A major challenge in developing a vaccine for HIV is that the virus mutates fast - very fast. Although a person initially becomes infected with one or a few HIV strains, the virus replicates and mutates quickly, resulting in a "swarm" of viral strains existing in a single body.

2 Jul 2024

Antimicrobial peptide mixtures: A viable approach to long-lasting antibiotic treatments

A common infection-causing bacteria was much less likely to evolve antibiotic resistance when treated with a mixture of antimicrobial peptides rather than a single peptide, making these mixtures a viable strategy for developing new antibiotic treatments.

2 Jul 2024

GCARDTI: Advancing drug-target interaction prediction with hybrid graph learning

The identification of drug-target Interactions (DTIs) represents a pivotal link in the process of drug development and design.

2 Jul 2024

FDA commercial pasteurization process kills H5N1 bird flu virus in milk

A study by FDA and USDA confirms that commercial milk pasteurization effectively inactivates the Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza virus in cattle milk. This ensures the safety of the U.S. milk supply against this virus.

2 Jul 2024

Welch Foundation funds UTA’s research into creating new materials for effective drug delivery

With a $300,000 grant, the Welch Foundation is supporting University of Texas at Arlington research into creating new materials to safely and effectively deliver medications to treat diseases such as cancer.

2 Jul 2024

Study reveals refined carbs heighten inflammation and cardiovascular risk

A study in Nutrients journal finds that both the quantity and quality of carbohydrates impact inflammation and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Higher refined carbohydrate intake is linked to greater inflammation and CVD, emphasizing the need for personalized dietary recommendations.

2 Jul 2024

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Decoding the significance of subnormal liver enzyme activity

Pandemic stress leads to surge in ADHD diagnoses and medication use in Finland

RNA splicing modulation as a precision approach for neuroendocrine cancer treatment

Low-dose aspirin shows promise in treating flu-related vascular inflammation during pregnancy

Novel mathematical approach reveals shared gene programs in anti-tumor CD8+ T cells

Cuteness factor: Can baby schema explain our evolutionary caregiving instincts?

Innovative HIV vaccine approaches yield potential for broad protection against viral strains

Antimicrobial peptide mixtures: A viable approach to long-lasting antibiotic treatments

GCARDTI: Advancing drug-target interaction prediction with hybrid graph learning

FDA commercial pasteurization process kills H5N1 bird flu virus in milk

Welch Foundation funds UTA’s research into creating new materials for effective drug delivery

Study reveals refined carbs heighten inflammation and cardiovascular risk

Commercial tattoo and permanent makeup inks can harbor anaerobic bacteria

Using dark-field X-ray imaging to diagnose kidney stones

From Africa to Eurasia: Genetic insights into human migration and cold adaptation

Music-induced heart-rate synchronization depends on reliable physiological responses of the listener

New host factors identified as important for SARS-CoV-2 infection

Touch sensitivity deteriorates with age only in regions of the body with hairless skin

NIH scientists uncover brain circuitry behind face detection in primates

Research paves the way for tailored diets based on individual responses to macronutrients

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