New research conducted by scientists from the University of Birmingham, with funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research and the British Heart Foundation, has identified the mechanism behind the…
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Redefining the Battle Against Alzheimer’s with Novel Tau-focused Treatments
The fight against Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has taken a new direction, with researchers focusing on the development of tau-targeting therapies that show promising efficacy. In a recent article published in the journal…
New Discovery of Malaria Protein Offers Hope for Combating Deadly Infection
A recent study led by KAUST has identified a key malaria protein, PfAP2-P, that plays a crucial role in the parasite’s immune evasion tactics and its growth inside red blood cells. This…
Newly Discovered Small Molecule Shows Promise in Suppressing Breast and Ovarian Cancers
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against breast and ovarian cancers. They have identified a small molecule, known as 5D4, which has shown the…
Safer Design of Genome Editing Made Possible with New Software Tool
Researchers have recently developed a software tool called DANGER (Deleterious and ANticipatable Guides Evaluated by RNA-sequencing) analysis, which provides a safer approach to designing genome editing in organisms with a transcriptome. For…
Pediatric Trauma Surges Among Disadvantaged Children During the Pandemic
A recent study presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2023 reveals an alarming increase in injuries among children and teenagers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research, conducted at…
Solar Power Forecasted to Become Dominant Energy Source by 2050, but Challenges Remain
New research suggests that solar power is on track to become the dominant energy source by 2050, surpassing fossil fuels. Although this transition promises a cleaner and more sustainable energy future, there…
Self-balancing EV with two wheels, known as the Shane hoverboard, is unveiled by its inventor
Shane Chen, the inventor of the popular self-balancing ‘hoverboard,’ has revealed his plans for a new two-wheeled electric vehicle (EV) called the Shane. Chen, known for his much-copied Hovertrax hoverboard, has incorporated…
New Potential Therapeutic Strategy for Liver Diseases: Ferroptosis Regulation of GLS2
A new editorial paper published in Oncotarget’s Volume 14 on October 19, 2023, titled “GLS2 shapes ferroptosis in hepatocellular carcinoma,” discusses the regulation of GLS2 as a potential therapeutic strategy against liver…
Link Found Between Maternal Oxidative Stress During Pregnancy and Early Childhood Mental Disorders
A recent study published in Molecular Psychiatry has examined the relationship between maternal oxidative stress during pregnancy and mental disorders in early childhood. The study aimed to investigate the association between oxidative…