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Osteoarthritis accelerates the development of Alzheimer's disease

Osteoarthritis is associated with more rapid accumulation of beta-amyloid and a higher degree of tau protein deposition in motor and somatosensory areas of the brain

14.07.2023

Your health

The effects of physical activity and sleep quality on cognitive abilities were evaluated

Insufficient sleep duration has been shown to be associated with accelerated development of cognitive impairment

14.07.2023

Your health

Simultaneous smoking and alcohol abuse prior to surgery greatly increases the risk of complications

Smoking and alcohol abuse separately are known to increase the risk of complications after surgery

13.07.2023

Biomedicine

Scientists have figured out how to use a dangerous toxin to fight cancer

Caterpillar toxin can 'punch holes' in cancer cells

13.07.2023

Genetics

"Father's 'greedy' genes control mother's metabolism during pregnancy

During pregnancy, the fetus uses a gene inherited from the father to "force" the mother's body to release as many nutrients as possible

12.07.2023

Gerontology

Scientists have figured out how to reverse aging without genetic engineering

Researchers have come up with a new way to fight aging and age-related diseases

12.07.2023

Other life sciences

Menstrual irregularities increased the risk of cardiovascular disease

Oligomenorrhea, amenorrhea and irregular menstrual cycles have been found to be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, including coronary heart disease and myocardial infarction

11.07.2023

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

Your health

The amount of protein in the diet affects the immune cells' fight against cancerous tumors

Scientists from the U.S. and Italy investigated the effect of the diet of laboratory mice with breast cancer on the immune system

05.07.2023

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