Life Sciences

Other life sciences

Anemia increased the risk of postpartum hemorrhage and death

Anemia in women during pregnancy is a serious risk factor that increases the likelihood of bleeding after delivery

11.07.2023

Other life sciences

Fluctuating total cholesterol and triglyceride levels increased risk of dementia

The risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and related dementia was higher in older people with fluctuating cholesterol and triglyceride levels

07.07.2023

Genetics

CRISPR-like gene editing system found in eukaryotic cells

Researchers discover proprietary genetic editing system in eukaryotic cells

06.07.2023

Gerontology

Anti-aging therapy tested on primates: scientists improved the function of just one gene

Previously, studies have shown how clotho protein expression increased cognitive function in mouse models; now the therapy has been tested in primates

06.07.2023

Other life sciences

Injection of a "rejuvenating protein" improved memory in aging monkeys

Cognitive abilities of adult rhesus macaques were improved with a single injection of the transmembrane protein clotho

05.07.2023

Biomedicine

Drug "fixes leaks" in the blood-brain barrier to treat Alzheimer's

Scientists synthesized molecules to restore proper functioning of the brain's protective barrier and prevent the development of neurological diseases

04.07.2023

Other life sciences

Dementia develops faster in women with atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation increased the likelihood of cognitive impairment and its progression in women

04.07.2023

Genetics

Deaf mice regained their hearing with gene therapy

A gene therapy delivery method has been created to treat congenital deafness in adult mice

03.07.2023

Biomedicine

Bioengineers grew artificial vessels based on hydrogel

American scientists conducted a study of artificially grown vessels based on different hydrogels

03.07.2023

Cellular technologies

Molecules inside the cell were visualized by infrared light and fluorescence

Researchers have developed a new microscopy method for detailed visualization of processes inside a living cell at the molecular level

30.06.2023

Other life sciences

Polyunsaturated fatty acids reduced the risk of death and slowed ALS progression

Polyunsaturated fatty acids reduce the risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis progression

29.06.2023

Genetic engineering

FDA approves first gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval for Sarepta's first gene therapy against Duchenne muscular dystrophy

28.06.2023

Other life sciences

Liver disease increased the likelihood of cardiovascular complications

The likelihood of serious cardiovascular complications was increased when a cT1 liver disease activity index was detected on MRI

28.06.2023

Other life sciences

How the brains of people who sleep during the day differ

Authors of a new study found a causal relationship between sleep and brain volume

27.06.2023

Gerontology

Life expectancy in mice successfully increased with gene therapy

Scientists reprogrammed mouse genes to prolong their lives, experiment was successful

26.06.2023

Genetics

Gel for the treatment of butterfly people has passed the final stage of testing

Researchers report successful completion of gene therapy trials to treat butterfly syndrome

26.06.2023

Other life sciences

Scientists compared the risk of malformations when prescribed insulin and metformin

Researchers compared the risk of birth defects in children whose mothers received metformin, insulin, or both drugs simultaneously during the first trimester of pregnancy

23.06.2023

Genetic engineering

Multiple sclerosis in mice was cured by "reprogramming" the microbiota

Neurobiologists have found a way to prevent chronic inflammation that leads to the development of multiple sclerosis

23.06.2023

Genetics

Disorders of brain development in children have been linked to gene expression during pregnancy

Study finds that brain developmental disorders responsible for depression, ADHD, autism, and others may result from gene expression in the brain before birth

23.06.2023

Other life sciences

Schizophrenia has been linked to maternal vitamin D levels

Researchers used molecular imaging technology to confirm the role of vitamin D in early brain cell development

22.06.2023