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Science and Technology

Researchers studied genetic traits of depression in more than 14,000 people

Scientists have found that people with a higher genetic risk for depression, anxiety, ADHD or schizophrenia report more stressors.

18 May 2024, 15:46

Artificial intelligence could develop treatments to prevent 'superbugs'

Cleveland Clinic researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that can determine the best combination and timing of drugs to treat a bacterial infection based solely on the rate of bacterial growth under certain exposures

18 May 2024, 15:24

The sweet taste receptor influences glucose metabolism in humans

Examined how the sweet taste receptor may be the first stop in the metabolic surveillance system for sugar.

18 May 2024, 15:17

New study explains weakened immune response in older adults

A fully functioning immune system is essential to maintaining a healthy body, and macrophages play a critical role in maintaining strong immune responses against infections.

18 May 2024, 15:03

Brain targets identified for regulating heartbeat and treating depression

New research from researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital suggests a common network in the brain linked to slow heart rate and depression. 

18 May 2024, 14:46

New liver protector: the role of resident macrophages

Researchers have discovered an important role for liver-residing macrophages in protecting against intestinal bacteria and related substances entering the portal vein, especially when the integrity of the intestinal barrier is compromised.

18 May 2024, 12:31

Protein-mimicking nanomaterial could treat neurodegenerative diseases

A new nanomaterial that mimics the behavior of proteins could become an effective treatment for Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. 

18 May 2024, 12:26

Artificial intelligence predicts malaria outbreaks in South Asia

Researchers have demonstrated the potential of using environmental measurements and deep learning models to predict malaria outbreaks in South Asia.

18 May 2024, 12:16

Closed-loop drug delivery system could improve chemotherapy

When cancer patients undergo chemotherapy, doses of most drugs are calculated based on the patient's body surface area. This indicator is estimated using an equation into which the patient's height and weight are substituted.

18 May 2024, 11:51

New device improves stem cell generation for Alzheimer's therapy

Scientists said they have perfected a technique for converting ordinary skin cells into neural stem cells, which they believe brings closer to affordable personalized cell therapies for the treatment of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

18 May 2024, 11:37

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