How Hormonal Birth Control might influence Adolescent Brain Development
There is limited research on how hormonal birth control may affect the adolescent brain. Some studies have suggested that hormonal contraceptives may have an impact…
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Cancer is Eradicated by Synthetic DNA
There has been some research on using artificial DNA or DNA-based therapies to treat cancer. One approach involves using synthetic DNA or RNA to interfere…
People with Specific Genetic Variants who Consume Green Tea Extract may get Liver Damage
Green tea extract is generally considered safe when consumed in moderate amounts. However, some people may be more sensitive to the effects of green tea…
Research Into Age-Related Macular Degeneration is Aided by Advancements in 3D Bioprinting
In a recent innovation, a research team successfully created eye tissue using 3D bioprinting, which is still developing. The tissue that has been produced will…
Pneumonia may be Treated using a Medication for Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is a condition in which thick, sticky mucus accumulates in the lungs, digestive tract, and other parts of the body. It is one…
Potential for Liver Regeneration in an Old Disease
Scientists from the Harvard Stem Cell Institute at Boston Children’s Hospital have discovered in mice that it may be possible to repair a chronically diseased…
Novel Synthetic Peptides May Prevent the Development of Dangerous Amyloid Clumps
In order to successfully reduce both cytotoxic amyloid aggregation and amyloid cross-accelerating interactions, German researchers have developed peptides that bind to amyloidogenic proteins associated with…
A Lack of Access to Nutritious Food may Increase the Risk of Dying from Heart Failure
According to new research published today in Circulation: Heart Failure, an American Heart Association journal, living in a community with easy access to grocery stores…
A Model explains how Errors in RNA Splicing lead to Alzheimer’s Disease
Tens of billions of neurons—specialized cells that process and transmit information via electrical and chemical signals—are found in a healthy human brain. They communicate between…
A Study Finds Alcohol-related Acute Stroke Risk Factors
A global study on the causes of stroke, co-led by the University of Galway, discovered that high and moderate alcohol consumption was associated with an…
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