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FridayJan 19, 2024 1:32 pm

Study Suggests Pediatric Autism Could Be Linked to Umbilical Cord Lipid Levels at Birth

New research has looked into the link between the cord blood lipid levels, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptomatology. ASD and ADHD are neurodevelopmental disorders that affect the central nervous system, which is responsible for language, movement, memory, focusing and social skills. It is common knowledge that early-life risk factors such as maternal inflammation and contaminant chemicals impact neurodevelopmental conditions, including ADHD and ASD. These conditions can cause changes in serological lipids, which make up about 60% of brain weight and are necessary for neurodevelopment. For their research, the investigators utilized lipidomic analysis data from the Barwon…

ThursdayJan 18, 2024 1:42 pm

Scientists Discover Alzheimer’s Can Be Categorized into Five Subtypes

Researchers have determined that there are different types of Alzheimer’s after they studied proteins found in cerebrospinal fluid. Alzheimer’s is a common form of dementia. This progressive illness often starts with memory loss and causes patients to lose their ability to speak in its later stages. This greatly impacts their ability to engage in daily activities. An abnormal protein build-up, which results in the death of nerve cells, is said to be the primary cause of this progressive illness. The death of these cells in turn causes the loss of functions they provide, which robs patients of their ability to…

WednesdayJan 17, 2024 3:15 pm

Ancient DNA Suggests Origins of Multiple Sclerosis in EU

A massive cache of ancient genomes has helped researchers trace the origins of a wide variety of the genetic traits that occur in modern Europeans. According to the ancient DNA, characteristics such as an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis may have reached Europe more than 45,000 years ago in the genomes of people who migrated to the European continent in three distinct waves. The research findings suggest that differences in the dispersal patterns of ancient migrants may have resulted in some of the regional variation seen in specific traits, contradicting the theory that genetic differences could have have occurred…

FridayJan 12, 2024 12:30 pm

Fruit Fly Study Opens Door to Novel Immunotherapy Approach Against Cancer

Researchers from UC Santa Barbara recently solved a mystery that had been unanswered for more than two decades and potentially opened a door to the development of novel immunotherapy protocols against cancer. After examining evidence from fruit flies, mice and humans over several decades, the scientists uncovered the fact that cannibalistic cells may be responsible for a rare human immunodeficiency. The study’s senior author, Professor Denise Montell, stated that the research used basic cell biology and human pathology to pave the way for a new cancer therapy. Montell is a UC Santa Barbara Duggan professor as well as a distinguished…

ThursdayJan 11, 2024 10:44 am

TikTok Wants to Hit $17.5B in Online US Sales in 2024

TikTok plans to expand its operations in the American e-commerce sector to roughly $17.5 billion this year. TikTok, a product by ByteDance Limited, announced its goal in recent meetings focused on its progress. The achievement of this objective would put TikTok at a better strategic position to acquire an even larger share of the e-commerce market, which is currently held by Amazon.com Inc. Unlike strategies employed by peers such as Shein and Temu, TikTok shop centers blend convenient shopping experiences with online entertainment in the United States. This strategy encourages consumers to make impulse purchases. TikTok hopes to attract more…

WednesdayJan 10, 2024 3:48 pm

Multidisciplinary Consortium Sets Sights on Developing AI to Detect Gliomas

A new multidisciplinary consortium is combining knowledge from several different disciplines to develop new methods for diagnosing and treating gliomas. Comprised of Sweden’s Umeå University and Umeå University Hospital and PSE Data Security from Switzerland, the consortium will amalgamate knowledge on data security, brain tumors and machine learning to potentially create new and more effective diagnostic and treatment techniques for the brain tumor. Glioma is a relatively common type of brain tumor that occurs in roughly 33% of brain tumor patients and affects around 19,000 new patients in the United States every year. Members of the consortium signed a collaboration…

TuesdayJan 09, 2024 2:54 pm

New Compound Promises Greater Efficacy Against Pain, Has No Side Effects

A newly found compound, CBD3063, has shown that it can be significantly effective at treating chronic pain in animal studies with barely any side effects. Scientists discovered the compound after screening a whopping 27 million potential drugs extensively. CBD3063 works by targeting the Cav2.2 calcium channel in a way researchers have never seen before and has shown that it can surpass existing pain-relief medications such as gabapentin in terms of efficacy. The research team published its findings in the “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” (PNAS) journal. Chronic pain is an often-debilitating condition that affects 51.6 million (20.9%) of…

FridayJan 05, 2024 1:34 pm

Five Significant Strides Made in Alzheimer’s Research in 2023

Last year was a major year for Alzheimer’s disease research. After spending decades studying the debilitating neurological condition, 2023 saw scientists make significant advancements that opened the door to an entirely new era of Alzheimer’s treatments. The condition affects an estimated 6.7 million Americans and is projected to affect close to 13 million Americans by mid-century. It typically affects people older than 65 years of age and compromises an individual’s thinking, memory, judgment, problem-solving, language and personality as it progresses. Treatments such as cognitive rehabilitation and cognitive stimulation therapy can temporarily improve symptoms, but there currently exists no cure for…

ThursdayJan 04, 2024 10:35 am

New Study Highlights Role of Mitochondria in Connecting Cancer to Dietary Fat

A research study published in the “Seminars in Cancer Biology” journal has revealed that mitochondria may play a key role in the relationship between the development of cancer and dietary fats. The study pointed to new factors that may play a role in the development and progression of medical conditions such as cancer. Interestingly, researchers found that mitochondria, organelles that produce energy for cells, may influence the link between cancer development and dietary fats. On top of sustaining a living organism, diet is also majorly responsible for their quality of life, particularly their susceptibility to various diseases and their ability…

WednesdayJan 03, 2024 10:33 am

Shining Spotlight on How Vitiligo Could Be Connected to Other Autoimmune Disorders

Vitiligo is an autoimmune condition that affects melanin, the pigmentation in the skin, and results in the development of pale-white patches on the skin. It occurs when a person’s immune system becomes dysfunctional and begins to attack melanin cells in the skin, killing the cells off and causing skin regions without pigment cells to become paler. The American Academy of Dermatology notes that there are several types of vitiligo depending on how the patches appear, how much of the skin they cover and their rate of spread. Localized vitiligo typically causes a few patches over small areas of the body,…