Genetic Discovery Could Lead to a Treatment for Glaucoma Blindness
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The largest-ever global genetic study of glaucoma has uncovered more genes associated with the disease, including never-before-identified genes that could be targeted to prevent the optic nerve damage that leads to irreversible blindness.After cataracts, glaucoma is the second leading cause of blin…
Extraocular Muscles May Provide Key to Defensive Mechanisms Against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
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Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A unique type of muscle fiber found in the extraocular muscles has been shown to be resistant against the disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and has been s…
Intermittent Fasting About Equal to Calorie Counting for Weight Loss, Study Says
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Over the past decade, intermittent fasting — where people do not eat for a set period of time each day or week — has become an increasingly popular weight-loss plan. For many of these fasting strategies, no calorie counting is required, which many dieters prefer. Taking long breaks from eating can …
Reproductive Impact of Changes in the Vaginal Microbiome of Obese Women
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A recent study published in the Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology Journal explored the impact of obesity on vaginal microbiota and reproduction. Study: Vaginal microbiome in obesity and its impact on reproduction. Image Credit: Mikhaylovskiy/Shutterstock.c…
All-in-one Device for Hemorrhage Control
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COVID-19 Vaccines Produce Antibody Response in the Nasal Mucosa
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A new study by researchers in the UNC School of Medicine, including Meghan Rebuli, PhD, Ilona Jaspers, PhD, and Kevin T. Cao, has found that SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination produces a robust immune response in the nasal cavity. COVID Vaccine Shot CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Respiratory viruses are know…
Monitoring British Bats Can Help Identify Coronaviruses with Pathogen Potential
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Researchers who found novel coronaviruses in UK bats say genetic surveys of the viruses should be regularly conducted. Working with a network of bat conservationists, a research team led by Imperial College London and University College London researchers screened faecal samp…
Breast Cancer by Age: Study Reveals Early Mutations That Predict Patient Outcomes
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Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A study led by researchers at Sanford Burnham Prebys has found that in young women, certain genetic mutations are associated with treatment-resistant breast cancer. These mutations are not linked to treatment-resistant breast cancer in older women. The find…
How the Brain Processes Numbers: New Procedure Improves Measurement of Human Brain Activity
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Prof. Simon Jacob (left) and his team have developed a new approach to learning the basics about how our brains work. During awake surgery, tumor patients support the researchers by participating in cognitive studies. The elec…
Multiple Sclerosis: Myelin May Be Detrimental to Nerve Fibers
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a serious neurological disease that usually causes permanent disability. Approximately 2.9 million people are affected worldwide, 240,000 in Germany alone. The exact cause of the disease is not yet clear, but a central feature is a loss of the insulating protective layer …