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Researchers and their partners have discovered a slimy strategy used by bacteria to defeat antibiotics and other drugs used to combat infections afflicting people with cystic fibrosis. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3uFQOo3 via IFTTT

When it comes to learning to read, new research suggests that explicit instruction -- a phonics teaching method in which the relationship between sound and spelling is taught directly and systematically -- is more effective than self-discovery through reading. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZX4OvB via IFTTT

While the amazing regenerative power of the liver has been known since ancient times, the cells responsible for maintaining and replenishing the liver have remained a mystery. Now, research has identified the cells responsible for liver maintenance and regeneration while also pinpointing where they reside in the liver. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/37UYQzN via IFTTT

Smartphones could be used to scan people's eyes for early-warning signs of glaucoma - helping to prevent severe ocular diseases and blindness, a new study reveals. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3uAvpwB via IFTTT

20 years after the successful completion of the Human Genome Project', an international research group has now sequenced 64 human genomes at high resolution. This reference data includes individuals from around the world, better capturing the genetic diversity of the human species. Among other applications, the work enables population-specific studies on genetic predispositions to human diseases as well as the discovery of more complex forms of genetic variation. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/300oHSs via IFTTT

A new signaling pathway has been identified that can prevent the overproduction of certain RNA-protein complexes in neurons. These complexes play an important role in neurodegenerative diseases. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Pp1ffL via IFTTT

Over many decades now, traditional drug discovery methods have steadily improved at keeping diseases at bay and cancer in remission. And for the most part, it's worked well. But it hasn't worked perfectly. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bLXVCS via IFTTT

A computer network closely modelled on part of the human brain is enabling new insights into the way our brains process moving images - and explains some perplexing optical illusions. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3b0B6Mm via IFTTT

Researchers have provided clues to how the gut and brain work together by studying health data from nearly half a million people. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZYMORl via IFTTT

When the pungent smell of rotting food sends a person running, that disgusted feeling is an evolved response that helps avoid exposure to pathogens, say anthropologists. In a project that blended anthropology, biology and psychology, researchers explored disgust behaviors among Ecuador's indigenous Shuar people. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3q6JZZ4 via IFTTT

Changes to food allergy guidelines has led to a 16 per cent decrease in peanut allergy among infants, according to new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3sxtpTZ via IFTTT

A pain-free, organic and biodegradable drug delivery patch may be on the horizon for home health care patients soon. Researchers have developed a biobattery-powered device capable of both delivering large molecule pharmaceuticals across the skin barrier and extracting interstitial fluid for diagnostic purposes. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/37XV1cX via IFTTT

Computer training applied in addition to psychotherapy can potentially help reduce the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). With the computerized training, the patients learned to appraise recurring and distressing trauma symptoms in a less negative light and instead to interpret them as a normal and understandable part of processing the trauma. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3uFni1J via IFTTT

Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is key to various fundamental biological processes. It transfers genetic information, translates it into proteins or supports gene regulation. To achieve a more detailed understanding of the precise functions it performs, researchers have devised a new fluorescence imaging method which enables live-cell RNA imaging with unprecedented resolution. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3q6rzaS via IFTTT

People's teeth-chattering experiences in the dentist's chair could be improved by fresh insights into how tiny, powerful bubbles are formed by ultra-fast vibrations, a study suggests. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3dW51XR via IFTTT

An automated computer analysis method designed by Carnegie Mellon University computer scientists makes it possible to track social biases across decades of Bollywood and Hollywood movies. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3e16HzH via IFTTT

Research shows that Soldiers exposed to shockwaves from military explosives are at a higher risk for developing Alzheimer's disease -- even those that don't have traumatic brain injuries from those blasts. A new study identifies how those blasts affect the brain. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3e2Oi5c via IFTTT

Zoom dress up parties, tug-of-war, 'trust falls' and escape rooms - team building exercises have become the go-to tool for managers trying to increase team rapport and productivity, but unfortunately many employees resent compulsory bonding and often regard these exercises as the bane of their workplace existence.  A paper published by Sydney researchers has found participants have mixed feelings about team-building interventions, with the research revealing ethical implications in forcing employees to take part. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/37XU9VE via IFTTT

Furthermore, the targeted Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) intervention was safe, less costly, and more cost-effective compared with standard 'blanket' IRS, meaning savings could potentially be reallocated to other malaria control and elimination activities. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pYwrPu via IFTTT

An undesirable effect can occur in super-resolution fluorescence microscopy: photoblueing. A new article shows how it can be prevented or made useful for research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bOpQlB via IFTTT

A research team has developed mathematical model to predict seizures that will give epilepsy patients an accurate warning five minutes to one hour before they are likely to experience a seizure. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3sLvcVJ via IFTTT

Our use of social media, specifically our efforts to maximize 'likes,' follows a pattern of 'reward learning,' concludes a new study by an international team of scientists. Its findings reveal parallels with the behavior of animals, such as rats, in seeking food rewards. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pZe9NV via IFTTT

Transfer RNAs (tRNAs) deliver specific amino acids to ribosomes during translation of messenger RNA into proteins. The abundance of tRNAs can therefore have a profound impact on cell physiology, but measuring the amount of each tRNA in cells has been limited by technical challenges. Researchers have now overcome these limitations with mim-tRNAseq, a method that can be used to quantify tRNAs in any organism and will help improve our understanding of tRNA regulation in health and disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bHowAW via IFTTT

When Patrick Rottinghaus began college, he had no idea what he wanted to do with his career. He started out as an "Open" major while he explored possibilities. Today, he is helping young people eager to find their place in the world by identifying their strengths and connecting them with careers that match their skill-set, interests and personality. As the father of three children, including a daughter soon to enter high school, he wants to ensure they are equipped with the knowledge and skills to succeed as they prepare to enter the modern workforce. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2O7gPeZ via IFTTT

A researcher has discovered that artificial microswimmers accumulate where their speed is minimized, an idea that could have implications for improving the efficacy of targeted cancer therapy. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bH4JSf via IFTTT

Scientists have identified 62 genes that lead to both higher levels of body fat but a lower risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. These genes may help to keep body fat healthy, and open a new avenue for developing drugs that lower the risk of diabetes and heart disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZReUy5 via IFTTT

Heart problems cause disturbed gene activity in the brain's memory center, from which cognitive deficits arise. Researchers at the DZNE come to this conclusion based on laboratory studies. They consider that they have found a possible cause for the increased risk of dementia in people with heart problems. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3sC8MpP via IFTTT

Aridification in the central plains of China during the early Bronze Age did not cause population collapse, a result that highlights the importance of social resilience to climate change. Instead of a collapse amid dry conditions, development of agriculture and increasingly complex human social structures set the stage for a dramatic increase in human population around 3,900 to 3,500 years ago. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3sC8Tlf via IFTTT

The optimal timeframe for donating convalescent plasma for use in COVID-19 immunotherapy, which was given emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration in August 2020, is within 60 days of the onset of symptoms, according to a new study. The research also reveals that the ideal convalescent plasma donor is a recovered COVID-19 patient who is older than 30 and whose illness had been severe. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZVrcWe via IFTTT

When healthcare workers become ill during a disease outbreak, overall case counts and mortality rates may significantly increase, according to a new model. The findings may help to improve interventions that aim to mitigate the effects of outbreaks such as COVID-19. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3qYrPtW via IFTTT

When women undergo breast imaging shortly after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine in the arm, their tests may show swollen lymph nodes in the armpit area. Radiologists say that this is usually a normal finding, and if there are no other concerns, no additional imaging tests are needed unless the lymph nodes remain swollen for more than six weeks after vaccination. The team has published an approach to help avoid delays in both vaccinations and breast cancer screening. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aYJCf4 via IFTTT

A research team has discovered two new genes potentially involved in Alzheimer's disease. They identified them by exploring which genes were turned on and off in the hippocampus of people who suffered from the disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3qZFzom via IFTTT

Programmed magnetic nanobeads paired with an off-the-shelf cellphone and plug-in diagnostic tool can diagnose COVID-19 in 55 minutes or less. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3dNlnly via IFTTT

The pandemic has made clear the threat that some viruses pose to people. But viruses can also infect life-sustaining bacteria. A research team has developed a test to determine if bacteria are sick, similar to the one used to test humans for COVID-19. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NEyIlI via IFTTT

As COVID-19 sweeps the world, related viruses quietly circulate among wild animals. A new study shows how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and SARS-CoV-1, which caused the 2003 SARS outbreak, are related to each other. The work helps scientists better understand the evolution of these viruses, how they acquired the ability to infect humans and which other viruses may be poised for human spillover. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NWKB6i via IFTTT

Eye conditions that do not cause vision impairment but have economic and social consequences represent a serious and growing challenge for public health services worldwide. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NxlsPW via IFTTT

A novel approach to pooled testing could help identify up to 20 times more COVID-19 infections per day than individual testing. Simple pooled designs could be implemented with minimal changes to current testing infrastructures in clinical and public health laboratories. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NFl3L9 via IFTTT

Researchers demonstrate they can engineer botulinum toxin proteins (called proteases) to find new targets with high selectivity, a critical advance toward potential new treatments for everything from neuroregeneration to cytokine storm. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3dM02Jx via IFTTT

Researchers have perfected the recipe for keeping sea anemone and coral cells alive in a petri dish for up to 12 days. The new study has important applications to study everything from evolutionary biology to human health. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ssN4Ex via IFTTT

New hydrogel-based materials that can change shape in response to psychological stimuli, such as water, could be the next generation of materials used to bioengineer tissues and organs, according to a team of researchers. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pTroQh via IFTTT

When the slime mold Dictyostelium discoideum runs out of food, sulfur limitation drives its development from a unicellular to a multicellular organism. Researchers now present the nutrient signaling pathways in this early eukaryote in great detail. Their results show how metabolism may have played a crucial role in the origins of multicellularity. Moreover, the findings also have therapeutic implications for more complex organisms such as humans. Targeting sulfur metabolism in cancer cells may enhance anti-tumor immunity. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NDpRAJ via IFTTT

The formation of a brain is one of nature's most staggeringly complex accomplishments. The intricate intermingling of neurons and a labyrinth of connections also make it a particularly difficult feat for scientists to study. Now researchers have devised a strategy that allows them to see this previously impenetrable process unfold in a living animal -- the worm Caenorhabditis elegans. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3uAfhv8 via IFTTT

A new strain of the coronavirus in Southern California is rapidly spreading across the country and around the world as travelers apparently carry the virus with them to a growing list of global destinations, according to new research. The strain now accounts for nearly half of current COVID-19 cases in Southern California. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bDhX27 via IFTTT

Scientists have identified the specialized environment, known as a niche, in the bone marrow where new bone and immune cells are produced. The study also shows that movement-induced stimulation is required for the maintenance of this niche, as well as the bone and immune-forming cells that it contains. Together, these findings identify a new way that exercise strengthens bones and immune function. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3klMZzJ via IFTTT

In the absence of effective treatments for COVID-19, many countries have approved the therapeutic use of blood plasma from recovering patients because it contains antibodies against the coronavirus. But not every type of antibody can neutralize the virus and render it noninfectious. New research explores variation in virus neutralization capabilities, which can vary widely by type of antibody. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZS4pKW via IFTTT

Politicization of the COVID-19 pandemic had a powerful influence over adherence to social distancing guidelines in the United States and why people did, or did not, comply during the lockdown days, a new study has found. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3qTqgxe via IFTTT

A new study suggests that, while atheists and theists share moral values related to protecting vulnerable individuals, atheists are less likely to endorse values that promote group cohesion and more inclined to judge the morality of actions based on their consequences. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aQSsvg via IFTTT

Using machine learning tools to analyze hundreds of proteins, researchers have identified a group of biomarkers in blood that could lead to an earlier diagnosis of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and, in turn, more effective therapies sooner. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/37J8g12 via IFTTT

Extra stress in the COVID-19 pandemic caused by income loss, and lack of ability to pay for housing and food has exacerbated the often silent epidemic of intimate partner violence, a new study suggests. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bGBZZx via IFTTT

New research aimed at providing a decision support system to Italian policy makers suggests that reducing individual activity (i.e., social distancing, closure of non-essential business, etc.) is far superior in controlling the dissemination of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3svB1Gj via IFTTT

In order to infect cells, SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, needs to insert itself into the membrane of human cells. New molecular models show what parts of SARS-CoV-2 are critical for that interaction, revealing new potential drug targets. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3q0vhDa via IFTTT

The spikes on the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, change shapes. New research reveals ways that antibodies can recognize these different shapes and block the virus and informs the design of vaccines and antiviral therapies. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3koERhL via IFTTT

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is coated with sugars called glycans, which help it evade the immune system. New research shows precisely how those sugars help the virus become activated and infectious and could help with vaccine and drug discovery. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3knjmxI via IFTTT

The coronaviruses that cause SARS and COVID-19 have spike proteins that move into 'active' and 'inactive' positions. New research indicates how those molecular movements may make the COVID-19 virus more infectious compared to the SARS virus. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ssMIxy via IFTTT

A study of spatial learning in mice shows that exposure to new experiences dampens established representations in the brain's hippocampus and prefrontal cortex, allowing the mice to learn new navigation strategies. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZPmMzS via IFTTT

Small changes to people's writing style can reveal which social group they 'belong to' at a given moment, new research shows. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P8GfJY via IFTTT

New research has highlighted the value of recycling general anaesthetic used in routine operations. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZKUIOj via IFTTT

Researchers have discovered a new gene-editing technique that allows for the programming of sequential cuts -- or edits -- over time. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aSVPBX via IFTTT

Since astronomers captured the bright explosion of a star on February 24, 1987, researchers have been searching for the squashed stellar core that should have been left behind. A group of astronomers using data from NASA space missions and ground-based telescopes may have finally found it. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3qTIvCD via IFTTT

People who have had evidence of a prior infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, appear to be well protected against being reinfected with the virus, at least for a few months, according to a new study. This finding may explain why reinfection appears to be relatively rare, and it could have important public health implications. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aPZiRC via IFTTT

Researchers are using stem cell-derived organoids to study how SARS-CoV-2 interacts with various organ systems. Their findings may help explain the wide variety in COVID-19 symptoms and aid the search for therapies. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NSfNnb via IFTTT

Kittens could be the model for understanding infectious, sometimes deadly, diarrheal disease in both animals and children. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3qTI0bM via IFTTT

A complete blood count can help ascertain the health of a patient and typically includes an estimate of the hemoglobin concentration, which can indicate several conditions, including anemia, polycythemia, and pulmonary fibrosis. Researchers describe a AI-powered imaging-based tool to estimate hemoglobin levels. The setup was developed in conjunction with a microfluidic chip and an AI-powered automated microscope that was designed for deriving the total as well as differential counts of blood cells. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3qReAv7 via IFTTT

New nationwide survey data uncovers college students' current mental health challenges and needs. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pDm17M via IFTTT

A unique brain protein measured in the blood could be used to diagnose Alzheimer's disease decades before symptoms develop, according to new Edith Cowan University (ECU) research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/37yIyfM via IFTTT

Researchers have detailed a mechanism in the distinctive corona of COVID-19 that could help scientists to rapidly find new treatments for the virus, and quickly test whether existing treatments are likely to work with mutated versions as they develop. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/37uCSU5 via IFTTT

Boys who regularly play video games at age 11 are less likely to develop depressive symptoms three years later, finds a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3s6Hjw0 via IFTTT

A review of 57 studies shows people with asthma had a 14 percent lower risk of getting COVID-19 and were significantly less likely to be hospitalized with the virus. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pzvRYd via IFTTT

Researchers show that levels of specific antibodies developed in the immune response may influence COVID-19 outcomes in both children and adults. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Zwbpg9 via IFTTT

Researchers have developed a deep learning model that, in certain conditions, is more than 71 percent accurate in predicting survival expectancy of lung cancer patients, significantly better than traditional machine learning models that the team tested. The other machine learning models the team tested had about a 61 percent accuracy rate. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3k27lxN via IFTTT

Air pollution levels may have exceeded air quality standards during the development of some Marcellus Shale natural gas wells in Pennsylvania, potentially impacting more than 36,000 people in one year alone during the drilling boom, according to scientists. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZyzLpv via IFTTT

Researchers report that 4-6-year-old children who walk further than their peers during a timed test - a method used to estimate cardiorespiratory health - also do better on cognitive tests and other measures of brain function. The study suggests that the link between cardiorespiratory fitness and cognitive health is evident even earlier in life than previously appreciated. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bgJhDg via IFTTT

After nearly a decade of research, a new test that detects the magnetic properties of malaria-infected blood could soon be used to help eliminate the mosquito-borne disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NLkHCA via IFTTT

Researchers combine high-resolution imaging to observe the infection process in cell nuclei, opening the door for new therapeutics. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pxXwbN via IFTTT

What if a simple urine sample could detect cancer in its very earliest stages when the disease responds more favorably to treatment and improved outcomes are more likely? That was the question posed by scientists who have found a way of zeroing in on early-stage cancer by analyzing short strands of cell-free DNA in urine. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/37udPjK via IFTTT

Irregular sleep schedules can affect mood and risk of developing symptoms of depression according to a study of first-year medical residents that used Fitbits and smartphones. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZvKMYP via IFTTT

The rate of people who are admitted to hospital in the UK due to a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) caused by food has more than tripled over a 20-year period. Despite this, the death rate from food-induced anaphylaxis halved over the same period, according to new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Zt6bC1 via IFTTT

Using venom from a cone snail, a new study suggests these conotoxins may potentially treat malaria. The study provides important leads toward the development of new and cost-effective anti-adhesion or blockade-therapy drugs aimed at counteracting the pathology of severe malaria. Similarly, mitigation of emerging diseases like COVID-19 also could benefit from conotoxins as potential inhibitors of protein-protein interactions as treatment. Venom peptides from cone snails has the potential to treat myriad diseases using blockage therapies. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OMbgTD via IFTTT

The impact of COVID-19 in Africa has been vastly underestimated, warn researchers in a new study that showed that COVID-19 deaths accounted for 15 to 20 percent of all sampled deaths -- many more than official reports suggest and contradicting the widely held view that COVID-19 has largely skipped Africa and had little impact. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OIIF1y via IFTTT

Around 50 percent of patients who have been hospitalized with severe COVID-19 and who show raised levels of a protein called troponin have damage to their hearts. The injury was detected by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans at least a month after discharge, according to new findings. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3u6pVtf via IFTTT

New research demonstrates the ability of dogs to detect aggressive prostate cancer from urine samples and suggests that an artificial neural network could learn from this olfactory ability, with an eye toward replicating it in novel detection tools. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bjEFfF via IFTTT

Muscle soreness and achy joints are common symptoms among COVID-19 patients. But for some people, symptoms are more severe, long lasting and even bizarre, including rheumatoid arthritis flares, autoimmune myositis or 'COVID toes.' A new has confirmed and illustrated the causes of these symptoms through radiological imaging. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Zr6cWW via IFTTT

The gut microbiome is an integral component of the body, but its importance in the human aging process is unclear. Researchers have identified distinct signatures in the gut microbiome that are associated with either healthy or unhealthy aging trajectories, which in turn predict survival in a population of older individuals. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3dsibLZ via IFTTT

Researchers have long been aware of the positive impact of a connection with nature on psychological health and, according to a new study, the pandemic hasn't decreased the power of nature to improve mental well-being. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZtP7vx via IFTTT

Researchers report that individual immune response to SARS-CoV-2 may be limited by a set of variable genes that code for cell surface proteins essential for the adaptive immune system. The finding may help explain why COVID-19 immunity varies by individual. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pzW2Og via IFTTT

Researchers have uncovered a potential new way to target pancreatic tumors that express high intratumoral interferon signaling (IFN). from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3qA8YoS via IFTTT

Extending the symptoms that trigger a PCR test for COVID-19 could help detect around a third more cases of the disease, new research shows. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3k0epej via IFTTT

A child's first influenza infection shapes their immunity to future airborne flu viruses - including emerging pandemic strains. But not all flu strains spur the same initial immune defense, according to new findings published today. The results are relevant to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the senior author, who says they may explain age-based distributions of SARS-CoV-2 disease severity and susceptibility. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bdErqo via IFTTT

A new study finds children not only reap the benefits of working with therapy dogs -- they enjoy it too. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3s9loEG via IFTTT

Basic biology finding on thyroid hormone function could lead to new treatments for obesity, diabetes and related disorders from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3drinLu via IFTTT

Amyloid deposits in the brain increase the risk of dementia and strokes. Researchers have identified an antibody that clears amyloid deposits from the brain without raising the risk of brain bleeds. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bhhBy1 via IFTTT

Dreams take us to what feels like a different reality. They also happen while we're fast asleep. So, you might not expect that a person in the midst of a vivid dream would be able to perceive questions and provide answers to them. But a new study shows that, in fact, they can. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NhGKkg via IFTTT

In a world first genetic study, researchers found that that long-term, heavy coffee consumption - six or more cups a day - can increase the amount of lipids (fats) in your blood to significantly heighten your risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3dm4AGh via IFTTT

For the first time, researchers have found one of the most important molecular machines in our cells uses a 'twisting elevator' mechanism, solving a mystery of how it transports crucial chemical signals from one cell to another. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ucMa0s via IFTTT

In structural biology, some molecules are so unusual they can only be captured with a unique set of tools. That's precisely how a team defined how antibodies can recognize a compound called phosphohistidine -- a highly unstable molecule that has been found to play a central role in some forms of cancer. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jYs0Tj via IFTTT

Researchers who focus on fat know that some adipose tissue is more prone to inflammation-related comorbidities than others, but the reasons why are not well understood. Thanks to a new analytical technique, scientists are getting a clearer view of the microenvironments found within adipose tissue associated with obesity. This advance may illuminate why some adipose tissues are more prone to inflammation - leading to diseases like type 2 diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disorders - and help direct future drug therapies to treat obesity. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZqUHyH via IFTTT

An assistant professor of biomedical sciences has developed a better understanding of the pathological characteristics behind arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, as well as promising avenues for prevention. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/37p9Wg2 via IFTTT

Avacopan, which targets a receptor that attracts the cells that cause inflammation, was shown to be more effective at keeping patients in remission for a year than prednisone. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3qx3v26 via IFTTT

A new system can detect the chemical and microbial content of an air sample with even greater sensitivity than a dog's nose. Researchers coupled this to a machine-learning process that can identify the distinctive characteristics of the disease-bearing samples. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3awGmXK via IFTTT

New findings suggest why anti-bullying programs don't work. A new study demonstrates that teens' rivals are often their own friends. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2M0l7UV via IFTTT

Ground-breaking research has revealed for the first time that the immune system directly links personality to long-term risk of early death. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3qvqaMh via IFTTT

Researchers have developed a novel proton therapy technique to more specifically target cancer cells that resist other forms of treatment. The technique is called LEAP, an acronym for 'biologically enhanced particle therapy.' from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3s4DK9O via IFTTT

Lactate, a compound present in sweat, is an important biomarker to quantify during exercise. However, available wearable sensors can cause skin irritation, which calls for the use of different materials. In a recent study, scientists have developed a soft and nonirritating microfluidic sensor for the real-time measurement of lactate concentration in sweat. This wearable device will help monitor the state of the body during intense physical exercise or work. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3s3pX33 via IFTTT

A never-before-seen biodiversity pattern of coral reef fishes suggests some fishes might be exceptionally vulnerable to environmental change. It highlights, for the first time, a unique link between the diet and distribution of species across the marine realm. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3poSkak via IFTTT

Researchers have developed an extremely sensitive miniaturized optical fiber sensor that could one day be used to measure small pressure changes in the body. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pwWhtF via IFTTT

Wearable sleep tracking devices - from Fitbit to Apple Watch to never-heard-of brands stashed away in the electronics clearance bin - have infiltrated the market at a rapid pace in recent years. And like any consumer products, not all sleep trackers are created equal, according to neuroscientists. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2M1wGeH via IFTTT

A deep learning-based system enables dermatologist-level identification of suspicious skin lesions from smartphone photos, allowing better screening. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LYwnkC via IFTTT

Scientists used accelerometers to track daily activity levels for a week in 89 adults with obesity or overweight and, in a series of tests, measured their ability to multitask and maintain their attention despite distractions. The study revealed that individuals who spent more sedentary time in bouts lasting 20 minutes or more were less able to overcome distractions. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3be6IgD via IFTTT

Researchers have managed to identify a previously unknown molecular connection between an inflammatory signalling molecule and one of the main oncogenes. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/37q6ou5 via IFTTT

A research group has succeeded in understanding why a very extended structure is important for an essential protein from the human immune system. The new results offer new opportunities for adjusting the activity of the immune system both up and down. Stimulation is interesting in relation to cancer treatment, while inhibition of the immune system is used in treatment of autoimmune diseases. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3qwQu8y via IFTTT

Almost one in five people lacks the protein alpha-actinin-3 in their muscle fiber. Researchers now show that more of the skeletal muscle of these individuals comprises slow-twitch muscle fibers, which are more durable and energy-efficient and provide better tolerance to low temperatures than fast-twitch muscle fibers. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Zq55H4 via IFTTT

Swimming in indoor or outdoor pools is a healthy form of exercise and recreation for many people. However, studies have linked compounds that arise from chlorine disinfection of the pools to respiratory problems, including asthma, in avid swimmers. Now, researchers have found that using a complementary form of disinfection, known as copper-silver ionization (CSI), can decrease disinfection byproducts and cell toxicity of chlorinated swimming pool water. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2M279ly via IFTTT

Linguistically feminine brand names are perceived by consumers as warmer and are therefore better liked and more frequently chosen. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ONk6Re via IFTTT

Gliomas are common brain tumors that comprise about one third of all cancers of the nervous system. Researchers tested a novel combination treatment approach on mice with tumors with characteristics similar to human astrocytomas and found tumor regression in 60 percent of the mice treated. These encouraging results could be the first step toward developing a treatment for this type of brain cancer. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3biVTtL via IFTTT

A new study reveals that there is substantial variation across different regions of the country in the intensity of fracture-associated drug use among long-term care residents, and that areas with greater use of these prescription drugs experience higher fracture rates. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jVOSmi via IFTTT

New analysis has shown a lack of strong evidence to support current guidance on psychological therapies for treating anorexia nervosa over expert treatment as usual. The findings highlight a need for further research and support a call for individual trial data to be made available so the benefits of treatments in specific patient populations can be better understood. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bhYUuf via IFTTT

Researchers report results from their study using mathematical modeling to show that cell turnover impacts drug resistance and is an important factor that governs the success of adaptive therapy. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aqYi68 via IFTTT

A pair of studies reveal that living with a romantic partner helps people feel more socially connected during COVID-19. But no other pandemic-era social dynamic carries notable benefits, the researchers found. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3s2UlKU via IFTTT

Antibody-based drugs have been authorized for emergency use in COVID-19 patients by the Food and Drug Administration. Researchers have discovered that the ability to interact with other elements of the immune system is an indispensable part of the effectiveness of such antibodies. The findings could help improve the design of the next generation of antibody-based COVID-19 drugs. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bi254S via IFTTT

A radioactive bone cement that's injected into bone to provide support and local irradiation is proving to be a safer alternative to conventional radiation therapy for bone tumors, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NdBuy3 via IFTTT

Scientists found that five genes may play a critical role in determining whether a person will suffer from Lewy body dementia, a devastating disorder that riddles the brain with clumps of abnormal protein deposits called Lewy bodies. The results also supported the disorder's ties to Parkinson's and Alzheimer diseases. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NCNvx2 via IFTTT

Researchers are studying how different patterns in the way older adults walk could more accurately diagnose different types of dementia and identify Alzheimer's disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZtWkLX via IFTTT

Individual variation in the shape and structure of the Achilles tendon may influence our susceptibility to injury later in life. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pvO1tM via IFTTT

In a new study from the University of Notre Dame, researchers quantify how school district connectivity increases test scores, but underscore the dark side of technology -- increased behavior problems. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3dkXnGg via IFTTT

The team has discovered that for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients, there is a dopamine receptor pathway that becomes abnormally activated in the cancer stem cells. This inspired the clinical investigation of a dopamine receptor-inhibiting drug thioridazine as a new therapy for patients, and their focus on adult AML has revealed encouraging results. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3diJoRt via IFTTT

Working with a 'star' employee - someone who demonstrates exceptional performance and enjoys broad visibility relative to industry peers - offers both risks and rewards, according to new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3u89Hzw via IFTTT

A subtype of asthma in adults may cause higher susceptibility to influenza and could result in dangerous flu mutations. Animal studies have found that paucigranulocytic asthma (PGA) - a non-allergic form of the condition - allows the flu virus to flourish in greater numbers in sufferers. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/37D3and via IFTTT