Maider Apodaka and Patricia Aspichueta working in the laboratory. Credit: Laura López An international collaborative study has identified the E2F2 protein as a potential new therapeutic target to prevent metabolic…
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Drug prevents congenital heart block recurrence in a high-risk pregnancy
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Congenital heart block, sometimes referred to as cardiac neonatal lupus, is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition that affects babies born to mothers with specific autoantibodies—called…
School disengagement increased during pandemic years
School disengagement (SD) rates were higher during the pandemic years, especially for children with mental health conditions (MHCs), according to a study published online Oct. 15 in Pediatrics. Fiorella B.…
Infant brain patterns linked to future reading issues
A newborn infant during an EEG recording. Credit: Sergio Navarrete Arroyo Delays in language and reading development are common, and learning disorders such as dyslexia can significantly affect a child’s…
New blood test could streamline Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment access
Blood samples may offer a simpler, less invasive way to confirm amyloid plaque in the brain. Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Scientists at CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, have identified simpler…
‘Holy grail’ blood test for more than 50 cancers brings ‘exciting’ results
Credit: Karolina Grabowska from Pexels A blood test that screens for more than 50 cancers is correct in 62% of cases where it thinks people may have the disease, a…
Targeted immunotherapy combination offers hope to older adults with leukemia
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Researchers from the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology have found that two targeted immunotherapy drugs lead to high remission rates and long survival with reasonable…
Grid cells create multiple local maps rather than single global system for spatial navigation, study finds
Path integration: our brain keeps track of our movement to estimate where we are in our environment. Credit: Peng et al. Grid cells are a class of specialized neurons in…
Mpox strain that may be more severe and easily spread is found in L.A. County for first time
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Two cases of a potentially more severe strain of mpox have been confirmed in Los Angeles County. It’s the first time this particular type of mpox,…
Should I take a magnesium supplement? Will it help me sleep or prevent muscle cramps?
Credit: JESHOOTS.com from Pexels Magnesium supplements are everywhere—lined up on pharmacy shelves and promoted on wellness blogs and social media. Maybe you have a friend or family member who swears…
