Health

Scientists Grow First Brain Organoids from Human Fetal Tissue, Opening New Window into Brain Development

Scientists have achieved a significant milestone in brain research by growing the first brain organoids from human fetal tissue. These brainlike structures, called organoids, could provide a realistic model to study developmental disorders and brain cancers, offering a window into…

Revolutionary Hydrogel-Based Treatment for Ventricular Arrhythmia

A recent breakthrough study led by Dr. Mehdi Razavi at The Texas Heart Institute (THI), in collaboration with a biomedical engineering team of The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) Cockrell School of Engineering led by Dr. Elizabeth Cosgriff-Hernandez,…

The Health Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet

New year, new you? Your nutrition can help you not only look but feel better — and experts point to plant-based diets as a health-forward option for 2024 and beyond. “Low carbohydrate diets do tend to promote weight loss, but…

The Crucial Role of a Balanced Diet in Overall Health

Recently, there has been a growing awareness of the crucial role that a balanced diet plays in overall health. It is widely acknowledged that what we eat directly impacts our physical and mental well-being. The Indian Express has highlighted the…

Timing of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy Crucial for Pediatric Survival, Study Finds

According to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, the timing of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is crucial for the survival of children with acute kidney injury (AKI) or volume overload in the intensive care unit (ICU). The…

Researchers Study Molecular Freight Elevator in Pathogenic Bacteria

How does a molecular freight elevator work? Bonn researchers study an important membrane transport mechanism in pathogenic bacteria UNIVERSITATSKLINIKUM BONN – Some bacterial membrane transporters work almost like freight elevators to transport substances through the cell membrane into the interior…

Groundbreaking Development in Non-Contrast OCT Imaging for Coronary Artery Disease Patients

On 9th January 2024, a groundbreaking development in the field of medical imaging was published in the latest issue of Nature Publishing Group journal: Scientific Reports. The research conducted by Prof. Jin Won Kim and Dong Oh Kang’s team from…

Naturally Occurring Variant of SHLP2 May Offer Protection Against Parkinson’s Disease, Study Finds

Researchers have identified a naturally occurring variant of SHLP2 that may offer protection against Parkinson’s disease (PD). The study, published in Molecular Psychiatry, delves into the functional role of a mitochondrial DNA single nucleotide polymorphism (mtSNP) associated with reduced PD…

Stanford University Study Reveals Potential of Hypnosis and TMS in Alleviating Chronic Pain

New research from Stanford University’s School of Medicine has revealed a groundbreaking discovery in the field of hypnosis and its potential to alleviate chronic pain. The study, recently published in Nature Mental Health, explores the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation…

The Human Body’s Response to Extreme Cold

A bitter winter storm is sweeping across the north-east of North America this weekend, and is expected to bring significant snow to New York City for the first time in two years. Low temperatures around freezing are expected to last…