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New ‘Unconscious’ Therapies Could Help Treat Phobias

These therapies dampen fears absent direct exposure—no need to be in the room with a live tarantula.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamOct 28th, 2024

First report of wound treatment by a wild animal using a pain-relieving plant

Even though there is evidence of certain self-medication behaviors in animals, so far it has never been known that animals treat their wounds with healing plants......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Behavioral therapy against aging: Researchers study the effect of therapies on older dogs

It is well known that getting plenty of exercise and mental training are important for a long and healthy life. But which is more effective? Do the tasks develop abilities that go beyond them?.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Theoretical biologists test two modes of social reasoning and find surprising truths in simplicity

Imagine a small village where every action someone takes, good or bad, is quietly followed by ever-attentive, nosy neighbors. An individual's reputation is built through these actions and observations, which determines how others will treat them. The.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Cartilage healing discovery in animal models could lead to new human therapies

Researchers hope their discovery about the healing properties of fetal cartilage cells in mice will lay the groundwork for new treatments for human growth disorders and degenerative diseases......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

New structures offer insight into how a bacterial motor powers bacterial chemotaxis, a key infectious process

Bacteria existed for millennia before humans and have been infecting us from the beginning. Although we can treat infections through pharmaceuticals, bacteria continue to become resistant to treatment thanks to their rapid evolution. Bacterial infect.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Key protein regulates immune response to viruses in mammal cells

Researchers have revealed the regulatory mechanism of a specific protein that plays a key role in balancing the immune response triggered by viral infections in mammal cells. These findings could help drive the development of antiviral therapies and.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Cut light pollution and treat glass to help migrating birds, say researchers

Spring bird migration has begun. Under cover of darkness, 2.5–3.5 billion birds will fly northward to their breeding grounds in the United States and Canada. According to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, now is one of the most important times of yea.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Treat yourself to a Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 for 40% off at Amazon

As of April 10, you can score a Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 for 40% off. That's $281.43 off the listing price. UP TO 40% OFF: As of April 10, you can get a Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 for just $418.56 at Amazon, down from $699.99. That's $281.43 off the li.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

A new coating method in mRNA engineering points the way to advanced therapies

Medicine can help to treat certain illnesses; for example, antibiotics can help overcome infections, but a new, promising field of medicine involves providing our body with the "blueprint" for how to defeat illnesses on its own......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Pet flea and tick treatments contain pesticides that end up washing into the environment

Responsible owners of the UK's 22 million cats and dogs may well have followed advice from many vets to treat pets with a monthly preventative "spot on" flea and tick treatment. However, these treatments are polluting our rivers and could pose a heal.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

A targeted polymer to treat colorectal cancer liver metastases

A nanosized polymer, developed by a research team from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, can selectively deliver chemotherapeutic drugs to blood vessels that feed tumors and metastases and has emerged as an effective treatment for advanced cancer......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

$158,000 ALS drug pulled from market after failing in large clinical trial

The drug is now unavailable to new patients; its maker to lay off 70% of employees. Enlarge (credit: Amlyx) Amylyx, the maker of a new drug to treat ALS, is pulling that drug from the market and laying off 70 percent of.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

New study paves the way for precision drugs to treat blood cancers

The Janus kinase 2 (JAK2) protein mediates signaling from several cytokine receptors in the regulation of hematopoiesis and immune responses. Somatic mutations in human JAK2 lead to constitutive activation and cytokine-independent signaling and under.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

New synthesis platform allows for rapid cancer drug synthesis and testing

Imperial College London researchers have developed a new platform for the synthesis, analysis and testing of new compounds which may one day treat cancer. The findings are published in the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Biochemists discover first new antibacterial class in decades

Vanderbilt biochemists are part of a team taking a stride toward the development of antibacterials to treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections, a pervasive bacterial infection that affects 50%–60% of women in their lifetime......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

New genetic analysis tool tracks risks tied to CRISPR edits

Since its breakthrough development more than a decade ago, CRISPR has revolutionized DNA editing across a broad range of fields. Now scientists are applying the technology's immense potential to human health and disease, targeting new therapies for a.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Scientists create novel technique to form human artificial chromosomes

Human artificial chromosomes (HACs) capable of working within human cells could power advanced gene therapies, including those addressing some cancers, along with many laboratory applications, though serious technical obstacles have hindered their de.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

FDA approves first drug to treat yeast ear infections in dogs

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug to treat yeast ear infections in dogs......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

Alzheimer"s drug fermented with help from AI and bacteria moves closer to reality

Galantamine is a common medication used by people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia around the world to treat their symptoms. Unfortunately, synthesizing the active compounds in a lab at the scale needed isn't commercially viable......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

A faster, cheaper way to synthesize diabetes and weight loss drugs like semaglutide

Semaglutide is part of the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor targeting family of peptide drugs which are mainly used to treat diabetes but are difficult and expensive to make......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024