Category: Medical Research
RNA Pills: A Potentially Effective Treatment for Gastrointestinal Disorders
RNA, particularly small interfering RNA (siRNA), is linked to gastrointestinal disorders. siRNA aims at genes that are involved with gastrointestinal diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease, celiac, and esophageal …
University of Cambridge Researchers Shed More Light on How Alzheimer’s Disease Develops in the Brain
Alzheimer’s disease is a silent disease that develops slowly over the years. When the first symptoms appear, the brain is already damaged. In a recent study, researchers have gained …
Cancer Diagnosis: MIT Team Develops New Urine Test That Can Detect Tumors and Metastases
A urine test has been developed to detect tumors and metastases that can also determine their location. In the long term, this process could be used for conventional screening …Androgens: Possible Role in the Regulation of Stomach Inflammation.
A recent discovery was made at the National Institutes of Health regarding inflammation of the stomach. It was discovered by scientists that androgens or male sex hormones have an …Japanese Researchers Explore Anal Oxygen Delivery as a Safer Alternative to Artificial Ventilation
Artificial ventilation is an invasive procedure that can cause damage to the lungs and requires a lot of personnel. Japanese researchers suggest administering oxygen through the anus as a …Could a Psychedelic Drug Help Fight Heroin Addiction? Rat Study Hints at Surprising Link
Key Findings: Rats given the psychedelic compound DOI worked 40% less intensely to obtain heroin after a single dose. The effect lasted 30 minutes and targeted serotonin receptors linked …