Category: Medical Research
New Study Identifies Gene That Could Enable Natural Tooth Regrowth in Humans
Key Takeaways: Scientists have developed a drug that blocks the USAG-1 protein, allowing new teeth to grow in animal studies. While successful in mice, the treatment must prove safe …
Chronic Stress Affects Male and Female Brains Differently, Mouse Study Finds
Key Takeaways: Male and female brains respond to stress differently at the cellular level. Chronic stress alters brain cells in male mice but leaves female mice relatively unaffected. These …
King’s College London Grows Human Tooth Organoid in Lab, Moving Closer to Natural Tooth Restoration
Key Takeaways Scientists at King’s College London grew early-stage tooth organoids in the lab. The method uses dental stem cells and controlled cell signaling. The research is experimental and …Scientists Uncover New Ways to Suppress Traumatic Memories and Enhance Positive Ones
What if scientists could manipulate the brain to control the emotional power of memories? Steve Ramirez, a Boston University neuroscientist, believes a small structure in the brain could hold …
Fibrosis Caused by Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Also a Strong Predictor of Long-Term Mortality
Liver fibrosis is a strong predictor of long-term mortality in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. “Many patients with advanced liver failure caused by obesity, diabetes, and their comorbidities …
Cancer Treatment: Nor-1 a Protein That Can Limit Heart Damage from Chemotherapy
Norwegian researchers have identified a protein called NOR-1 (Neuron-Derived Orphan Receptor 1) that has been shown to protect the heart from the cardiac side effects of chemotherapy. Read Also: …Nanoparticles Create an Anti-Tumor Immune Response in Mouse Models
The development of various forms of immune therapy has helped activate the immune system against tumors. The use of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) has changed the focus of cancer …Researchers Say Cancer Immunotherapy Could Get a Boost from Reinvigorating Extremely Exhausted T Cells
The thinking used to be that when T cells get exhausted to a certain degree, they become practically useless and nothing can be done to salvage them. But new …