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Published Innovative microscopy demystifies metabolism of Alzheimer's (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
Using state-of-the-art microscopy techniques, researchers have shed new light on the underlying mechanisms driving Alzheimer's disease.
Published Dengue fever infections have negative impacts on infant health for three years (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
Dengue infections in pregnant women may have a negative impact on the first years of children's lives, new research has found.
Published 3 in 5 parents play short order cook for young children who don't like family meal (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
While most parents of preschool and elementary aged children strive to give their children a balanced, nutritional diet, some of their strategies to promote healthy eating may backfire, a national poll suggests.
Published New approach to tackle muscle loss in aging (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
A specific protein, TP53INP2, might prevent muscle loss associated with aging. A new study indicates that high levels of this protein are linked to greater muscle strength and healthier aging. This discovery paves the way for new treatments that could enhance the quality of life for the elderly.
Published Pressure in the womb may influence facial development (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
Physical cues in the womb, and not just genetics, influence the normal development of neural crest cells, the embryonic stem cells that form facial features, finds a new study.
Published People think 'old age' starts later than it used to, study finds (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
Middle-aged and older adults believe that old age begins later in life than their peers did decades ago, according to a new study.
Published Mosaics of predisposition cause skin disease (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
Clarifying the cause of a skin disease led to the discovery of a new disease-causing gene, a new category of diseases, and new perspectives for both counseling and therapy. The discovery is the first time that epigenetic silencing, the 'switching off' of an otherwise intact gene, has been recognized as the cause for a skin disease.
Published Shoe technology reduces risk of diabetic foot ulcers (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
Researchers have developed a new shoe insole technology that helps reduce the risk of diabetic foot ulcers, a dangerous open sore that can lead to hospitalization and leg, foot or toe amputations.
Published Glial hyper-drive for triggering epileptic seizures (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
When epileptic patients suffer seizures, their brain is undergoing repetitive and excessive neuronal firing. But what triggers this has stumped scientists for years. Now, researchers have used fluorescence calcium sensors to track astrocytes' role in epileptic seizures, finding that that astrocyte activity starts approximately 20 seconds before the onset of epileptic neuronal hyperactivity.
Published Toxic chemicals from microplastics can be absorbed through skin (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
Toxic chemicals used to flame-proof plastic materials can be absorbed into the body through skin, via contact with microplastics, new research shows.
Published Dietary treatment more effective than medicines in IBS (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
Dietary treatment is more effective than medications in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). With dietary adjustments, more than seven out of ten patients had significantly reduced symptoms.
Published Signs of multiple sclerosis show up in blood years before symptoms (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
In a discovery that could hasten treatment for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), scientists have discovered a harbinger in the blood of some people who later went on to develop the disease.
Published Analyzing the progression in retinal thickness could predict cognitive progression in Parkinson's patients (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
Although there are still some aspects pending confirmation for its use in the clinical setting, and its resolution needs to be improved slightly, a study has shown that a method routinely used to carry out ophthalmological tests can also be used to monitor the neurodegeneration that occurs in Parkinson's patients. In the course of the research it was found that the neurodegeneration of the retina probably precedes cognitive impairment.
Published Coal train pollution increases health risks and disparities (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
The first health impact study of coal train pollution centers on the San Francisco Bay Area, with scientists finding communities near passing coal trains suffer worse health outcomes.
Published Metabolic health before vaccination determines effectiveness of anti-flu response (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
The annual influenza vaccine has become less effective on average over time. One reason may be reduced vaccine efficacy in people with obesity than those with a healthier body mass index (BMI), while the number of people with high BMI grows. Findings showed switching mice to a healthy diet four weeks before influenza vaccination protected 100% from a later flu exposure, despite still having a high BMI.
Published Perfect balance: How the brain fine-tunes its sensitivity (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
A sensitive perception of the environment is crucial for guiding our behavior. However, an overly sensitive response of the brain's neural circuits to stimuli can lead to neurodevelopmental disorders such as epilepsy. Researchers now report how neuronal networks in the mouse brain are fine-tuned.
Published Scientists uncover 95 regions of the genome linked to PTSD (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
In posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), intrusive thoughts, changes in mood, and other symptoms after exposure to trauma can greatly impact a person's quality of life. About 6 percent of people who experience trauma develop the disorder, but scientists don't yet understand the neurobiology underlying PTSD. Now, a new genetic study of more than 1.2 million people has pinpointed 95 loci, or locations in the genome, that are associated with risk of developing PTSD, including 80 that had not been previously identified.
Published How data provided by fitness trackers and smartphones can help people with MS (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
Monitoring and treating a case of multiple sclerosis requires reliable and long-term data on how the disease is progressing in the person in question. Fitness trackers and smartphones can supply this data, as a research team has now shown.
Published Siblings with unique genetic change help scientists progress drug search for type 1 diabetes (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
Two siblings who have the only known mutations in a key gene anywhere in the world have helped scientists gain new insights that could help progress the search for new treatments in type 1 diabetes.
Published Paper: To understand cognition--and its dysfunction--neuroscientists must learn its rhythms (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
Thought emerges and is controlled in the brain via the rhythmically and spatially coordinated activity of millions of neurons, scientists argue in a new article. Understanding cognition and its disorders requires studying it at that level.