Research highlights the emotional toll of caregiving
New research from the University of Zurich, based on data from more than 28,000 caregivers in three countries, shows that the longer individuals spend caring for loved ones, the …
Category: Diseases & Treatments
NEI Podcast: E242- (CME) Past, Present, and Future: Muscarinic-Targeting Treatments for Schizophrenia
Nov 27, 2024 In this CME podcast, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Jonathan Meyer about the history of muscarinic receptor science in schizophrenia and how that informs the mechanisms …
Small increases in physical activity could promote healthy longevity
If everyone in the United States population was as active as the top 25 per cent, individuals over the age of 40 could add five years to their life, …
Study links cell death pathway to cancer resistance and growth
A new study has uncovered an unexpected way cancer cells can escape the immune system, making it harder for treatments to work. The study, published in Cancer Cell, explains …
Unveiling INST10’s role in neural development and cell identity
The Wistar Institute’s Alessandro Gardini, Ph.D., and lab have shed new light on how certain biological processes determine the development of neural cells. Their findings on a molecular “bridge” …
Nanoscale cellular interactions unveiled by the SoTILT3D imaging platform
A team of researchers led by Anna-Karin Gustavsson at Rice University has developed an innovative imaging platform that promises to improve our understanding of cellular structures at the nanoscale. …
Reducing physical activity disparities between genders could save billions
Eliminating current physical activity disparities between male and female youth in the United States could save around $780 million for each new cohort of six-to-17-year-olds, according to a new study published …
Epigenetic profiles of blood cancer cells could aid in diagnosis and treatment
Research in biomedical laboratories has been changing significantly in recent years, to the point that test tubes have given way to computers on many occasions. In this context, many …
Late-liver-stage malaria vaccine delivers 89% protection and boosts cellular immunity
A new malaria vaccine achieves an unparalleled 89% efficacy by targeting late-liver-stage antigens, unlocking new horizons in the fight against global disease. Study: Safety and Efficacy of Immunization with …
Depression increases risk of menstrual pain
Women are twice as likely as men to suffer from depression and often experience more severe physical symptoms. This gender difference is particularly evident during reproductive years and dramatically …