5+ hour, 35+ min ago  (246+ words) New research shows that it may be possible to repurpose asthma drug, montelukast, to treat various forms of aggressive cancer. The corresponding study was published in Nature Cancer. "Cysteinyl Leukotriene Receptor 1 (Cys LTR1) is a molecule known for its role in…...

9+ hour, 46+ min ago  (435+ words) Labroots Highlighting the Role of Fructose in Metabolic Disease People love sweet stuff, and the abundance of sugary foods in the modern world is thought to have played a major role in the rise of several serious health conditions like…...

16+ hour, 9+ min ago  (126+ words) Model Systems for Cancer Research Labroots Model Systems for Cancer Research Cancer researchers rely on a spectrum of model systems to drive discovery, from classic murine syngeneic models to innovative organoid and organ-on-chip platforms. High-quality, in vivo'ready antibodies are essential…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (387+ words) A new meta-analysis found no link between common antidepressant use during pregnancy and autism or ADHD in children. The corresponding study was published in The Lancet Psychiatry. "Our study provides reassuring evidence that commonly used antidepressants do not increase the…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (428+ words) Research teams around the world are continuing to explore the influence of the gut microbiome on human biology, and scientists are uncovering some links that may be surprising (and that may also need to be confirmed with additional research). Here's…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (206+ words) Oligometastatic cancer, a specific type of metastasis that occurs when cancer cells from a primary tumor travel within the body and form new tumors in one or two distant parts of the body. "Treatment for oligometastatic cancer can become complicated…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (206+ words) Oligometastatic cancer, a specific type of metastasis that occurs when cancer cells from a primary tumor travel within the body and form new tumors in one or two distant parts of the body. "Treatment for oligometastatic cancer can become complicated…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (286+ words) WHO noted that since there are a large number of confirmed positive cases; there have been a significant number of community deaths; and there are many other reports of people with symptoms, this outbreak is likely much larger than what…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (321+ words) A large number of ASD-linked genes have been found, but their impact can vary widely in carriers, and they can affect different aspects of neurodevelopment. This newly identified gene, however, seems to have a specific connection to behavior traits that…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (272+ words) Some of these bacterial lineages are particularly adept at taking up residence in the human gut, and have been able to move into human populations around the world. The unique nature of some of these disease-associated microbes could also make…...