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White matter in the brain that was previously implicated in animal studies has now been suggested to be specifically impaired in the brains of people with addiction to cocaine or heroin, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Baylor College of Medicine.

New research from the University of Cincinnati bolsters a hypothesis that Alzheimer's disease is caused by a decline in levels of a specific protein, contrary to a prevailing theory that has been recently called into question.

Diets high in guar gum, a common food additive and dietary fiber, limited inflammation and delayed the onset of multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms in mice, according to new research by members of the University of British Columbia Microbiology and Immunology department.

Fungal diseases in the human population are on the rise, so it is important for health authorities to understand where these pathogens come from.

People who wear reusable contact lenses are nearly four times as likely as those wearing daily disposables to develop a rare sight-threatening eye infection, finds a study led by UCL and Moorfields researchers.

Imperial researchers have embedded new low-cost sensors that monitor breathing, heart rate, and ammonia into t-shirts and face masks.

Breaking records for high-temperature stability, a new nanophotonic material could lead to more effective power generation and a host of novel opportunities for the management and conversion of thermal radiation.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had many deleterious consequences for health care workers, including the challenges of caring for severely ill patients. Resident physicians, in particular, may have been affected by physical as well as psychological consequences of the pandemic. At present, data are sparse on the perceptions, coping strategies and mental health of residents during COVID-19.

Potsdam (ots) - Große Biobanken wie die UK Biobank kombinieren genetische Daten mit gesundheitsrelevanten Messungen, wie beispielsweise die Blutbiomarker Cholesterin oder Vitamin D. Ziel ist es, die genetischen

Der TIMP-1-Proteinspiegel sowohl im Gewebe als auch im Blut wurde wiederholt mit einer schlechten Prognose bei Lungenkrebs in Verbindung gebracht, aber seine Rolle in diesem Krebsprozess war bishe ...