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Research Study Shows Link Between Oral Microbiome and Naturally Occuring Alveolar Bone Loss

The Oral Microbiome and Naturally Occurring Alveolar Bone Loss: An Experimental Investigation It is increasingly obvious that the collection of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that dwell on and within us—the human microbiome—significantly benefits our health. The microbiome as a supplement has been described as a management tool for immune cells that affect bone health in...

Revolutionary Coating for Blood Vessels Minimizes Rejection of Transplanted Organs

Blood vessels in mouse kidneys were covered with a unique polymer, which aided in preventing the recipient mouse's body immune system from rejecting the new kidneys after a transplant. Credit: Dr. Erika Siren Scientists have recently found a route to decrease organ rejection after a transplant by utilizing a unique polymer to cover blood vessels...

‘Frameshifting’ Therapy for Pole Cell Cancers Minimizes Size and the Spread

New Frameshifting Therapy Effective Against Mast Cell Cancers A team of researchers at North Carolina State University has developed a new frameshifting therapy that has shown promising results against mast cell cancers in mice. Mast cell cancers are a type of cancer that affects the immune system and can be difficult to treat. In the...

Power of Light and Oxygen Eliminates Alzheimer’s Disease Protein in Brains of Live Mice

Amyloid plaques are aggregates of misfolded proteins that form in the spaces between nerve cells. Credit: Juan Gaertner New photo-oxygenation catalyst targets amyloid structure, enlists brain immune system cells. A small, light-activated molecule lately evaluated in mice corresponds to a brand-new strategy to eliminating clumps of amyloid protein located in the brains of Alzheimer's disease patients....

Evaluation of CRISPR Genome Editing: Tool Quantifies Potential Hereditary Mistakes

Scientists from IDC Herzliya and Bar-Ilan University established a unique software device to evaluate possible CRISPR-induced errors. CRISPR modern technology enables researchers to edit genomes by modifying DNA series and hence changing gene features. Its many possible applications include fixing genetic defects, dealing with and preventing the spread of conditions, and bettering plants. Genome editing tools,...

Targeting Piezo1 Protein May be a Brand New and Ideal Approach to Cure Multiple Sclerosis

In a new College of California, Irvine-led research study, researchers discovered that a specific healthy protein prevented governing T cells (Tregs) from successfully doing their work in controlling the damaging results of inflammation in a version of multiple sclerosis (MS), a terrible autoimmune disease of the nervous system. Published in July 2021, in Scientific research...

Olive Compound Aids Weight Loss and Regulates Blood Sugar

Elenolic acid in olives boosts GLP-1 and PYY hormones. Credit: Pixabay A natural compound found in olives has been discovered to reduce blood sugar levels and accelerate weight loss quickly, similar to the effects of drugs like liraglutide and metformin used for diabetes. This discovery could pave the way for developing safe, natural, and affordable...

Study Reveals Why Some Don’t Get COVID Despite Infection

A UK-based study involved volunteers allowing scientists to deliberately infect them with SARS-CoV-2, aiming to understand why some individuals naturally avoid contracting COVID-19. This pioneering research could lead to improved vaccines and treatments. Previous studies have examined COVID-19's effects on patients, but none have tracked the disease from the initial entry of the virus to...

A Flu-Free World: Enduring Drug Halts Influenza A

A flu inhibitor would essentially work like a biological stop sign, preventing the virus from using the human body as a vectorDepositophotos Picture a realm where flu is nonexistent, where regular vaccinations are unnecessary, and where we could even eradicate the virus from our bodies if we're already infected. This is the goal researchers are...

Cow’s Milk Particles Reveal Medical Mystery

A particle in cow's milk enables RNA therapy to be given orallyDALL-E A recent study reveals that cow's milk contains nanoparticles capable of delivering RNA therapy orally, offering a promising avenue for more accessible treatments. This discovery is particularly significant as current RNA-based drugs necessitate injection, limiting their accessibility and affordability. Converting injectable medications into oral...