Q&A: How proteins interact may hold key to future autism treatments

Tremendous progress has been made over the last decade in identifying genes leading to autism spectrum disorders (ASD), especially for those who are severely affected. To date, however, these genetic insights have not translated into improvements in clinical care, particularly for those who need it most. A cross-disciplinary collaboration at UC San Francisco has taken a new approach that has […]

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Study reveals the art of aging well

The gift of art could make the perfect Christmas present for older friends and relatives, after new research by The University of Western Australia and Busselton Health Study linked better physical health and mental well-being in older Australians with taking part in the arts for enjoyment. Lead author of the article published in Frontiers in Public Health, Dr. Christina Davies, […]

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Understanding how viruses travel once inside the human body is critical to develop effective drugs and therapies that can stop viruses in their tracks. Scientists at Texas Biomedical Research Institute (Texas Biomed) recently published findings in the Journal of Infectious Diseases indicating that Ebola virus creates and uses intercellular tunnels to move from cell to cell and evade treatments. “Our […]

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Alzheimers disease researchers extend the amyloid degradation toxicity hypothesis to the population level

Despite affecting millions worldwide, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has long lacked effective treatments due to a fundamental inadequacy of our understanding of its etiology and pathogenesis. The absence of an integrative theory connecting the molecular origins of AD with disturbances at the organelle and cell levels, changes in relevant biomarkers, and population-level prevalence has hindered progress. Even though most scientists only […]

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In a recent study published in Nature Metabolism, researchers investigated the association between cellular damage, iron buildup, senescence, and fibrosis. Study: Iron accumulation drives fibrosis, senescence and the senescence-associated secretory phenotype. Image Credit: Sadovnikova Olga/Shutterstock.com Background Fibrogenesis is a defensive reaction to tissue damage that results in life-threatening disorders. Senescent cells, lasix 0 25 mg also known as the senescent-associated […]

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Cardiac follow-up should be common practice after MIS-C diagnosis, say researchers

Following multisystem inflammatory disease in children (MIS-C), cardiac abnormalities are common, regardless of myocardial injury during acute disease, according to a study published online Nov. 15 in Pediatrics. Dayna Zimmerman, M.D., from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and colleagues assessed the prevalence of residual cardiovascular pathology by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR), ambulatory rhythm monitoring, and cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) in […]

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Global study emphasizes early detection of familial hypercholesterolaemia in youth

In a recent study published in The Lancet, researchers examine the characteristics, identification, and management of children and adolescents with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia (HeFH) globally. Study: Familial hypercholesterolaemia in children and adolescents from 48 countries: a cross-sectional study. Image Credit: ridersuperone / Shutterstock.com Background  FH, which affects one in 311 people globally, is a genetic disorder that causes high low-density lipoprotein […]

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Gene-altering jab offers hope to children with drug-resistant epilepsy

New gene-altering jab offers hope to children with drug-resistant epilepsy developed by researchers at University College London Some 600,000 people in Britain suffer from epilepsy, suffering regular seizures The new jab can help children with a specific drug resistant form of epilepsy Scientists have developed a gene therapy to cure a drug-resistant form of childhood epilepsy. Focal cortical dysplasia occurs […]

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Demonising vaping is prompting young people to switch to tobacco as mixed messaging suggests they are equally as dangerous, experts warn Action on Smoking has warned about a rise in smoking among young people Opposition politicians have called for drastic restrictions on the sales of vapes  Scare stories and misinformation about the harms of vaping could be triggering a rise […]

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