Scientists achieve record-breaking growth in miniature, functional liver models
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Popular diabetes medications, including GLP-1 drugs, may protect against Alzheimer's disease
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In research published in JAMA Neurology on April 7, UF researchers studied Medicare claims data of older adults with Type 2 diabetes to assess the association among glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, or GLP-1RAs, sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors, or SGLT2is, and the risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Potential treatment for Parkinson's using investigational cell therapy shows early promise
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The treatment involved creating nerve cells (neurons) derived from embryonic stem cells and transplanting them into the brains of 12 Parkinson's patients.
Researchers develop an LSD analogue with potential for treating schizophrenia
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The research, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, highlights the new drug's potential as a treatment option for conditions like schizophrenia, where psychedelics are not prescribed for safety reasons.
The gut health benefits of sauerkraut
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Authors Maria Marco, professor with the Department of Food Science and Technology, and Lei Wei, a postdoctoral researcher in Marco's lab, looked at what happens during fermentation - specifically, how the metabolites in sauerkraut compared to those in raw cabbage.
Potential Alzheimer's disease therapeutic target identified in brain immune cells
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New study reveals how tumors hijack key nutrient to evade immune attack
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The research was led by Prof. HU Hai, who holds dual appointments as professor at the Hangzhou Institute of Medicine (HIM) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), and Chief Physician at Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, in collaboration with Prof. LUO Manli from Sun Yat-Sen University and Prof. LI Hongde from HIM.
Alternative approach to Lyme disease vaccine development shows promise in pre-clinical models
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After decades of trial and error, a promising new target is emerging - the Lyme bacterial protein CspZ, which the bacteria use to evade detection from the body's immune system.
Researchers find key to treating painful dry mouth disorder
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New research paves the way for better treatment of strokes
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Restoring blood flow rapidly is decisive and can save lives. But paradoxically, it can also lead to further damage to the blood vessels in the brain.