Developing brains become shaped by the sights, sounds, and experiences of early life. The brain’s circuits grow more stable as we age. However, some experiences later in life open up opportunities for these circuits to be rapidly rewired. New research from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Associate Professor Stephen Shea helps explain how the brain adapts […]
A UCLA-led team of researchers has found nerve pathways that supply brown adipose tissue (BAT), a type of tissue that releases chemical energy from fat metabolism as heat—a finding that could pave the way toward using it to treat obesity and related metabolic conditions. The researchers have for the first time detailed this nerve supply […]
HAMBURG, Germany – Screening for type 2 diabetes in emergency departments could find thousands of undiagnosed cases of glucose intolerance among patients who may not have been picked up otherwise. The researchers, led by Edward Jude, MD, consultant in diabetes and endocrinology at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in Ashton-under-Lyne, UK, suggest that […]
Will banning kids aged 14 and under from buying cigs REALLY work? New Zealand-inspired law will save 1000s of Brits from cancer, experts say… but critics attack Rishi Sunak’s ‘hideously illiberal’ policy and question how it will work Sunak said we needed to break the cycle of addiction for the next generation READ MORE: Liz Truss […]
Norwegian researchers have previously demonstrated an association between diabetes and virus infection. New research shows that, among children with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes (T1D), treatment with antiviral drugs could help preserve the production of insulin. The result shows that it is possible to slow down and eventually prevent type 1 diabetes. The results were […]
In a recent article published in Nature Communications, researchers investigated endotype-phenotype associations in atopic dermatitis (AD) beyond its general clinical severity. Study: Multifaceted analysis of cross-tissue transcriptomes reveals phenotype–endotype associations in atopic dermatitis. Image Credit: Kmpzzz/Shutterstock.com Background AD is highly heterogeneous in its clinical manifestations and molecular profiles; moreover, scientists have acknowledged that it is a […]
Militant BMA blames HOSPITALS for ‘unsafe’ staffing levels during strikes as NHS bosses warn ‘Christmas Day’ cover is harming patients Joint strike action by junior and senior medics runs until 7am Thursday this week READ MORE: NHS medics vow to strike ‘until next general election and beyond Militant union bosses say it’s not their fault […]
Haier Biomedical is pleased to announce the launch of its new line of energy efficient TwinCool Frequency Conversion ULT Freezers for pharmaceutical, clinical research and public health laboratories. This innovative range of sample storage solutions combines several novel technologies – including frequency conversion compressors for low power consumption and a dual refrigeration system – to keep samples […]
The hearing was also told that those over 70 had a 10,000-times greater risk of dying than under-15s. On average, each victim lost over 10 years of life, while mortality was 2.6 times higher in the most deprived areas, compared to the most well-off. It was also found that Bangladeshi, Pakistani, and black communities had […]
