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Cardiovascular Health Takes Center Stage in Dementia Risk Management
A recent publication from the University College London (UCL) show a shift in risk factors for dementia. By analyzing 27 studies spanning over 70 years, the authors identified cardiovascular health as a major emerging risk factor.
A Predictive Tool for Immunotherapy Response in Cancer Treatment
Chemotherapy, radiation, and surgical removal of tumors have long been standard cancer treatments. Identifying patients likely to benefit from these treatments remains a challenge.
Promising Advances in Lupus Treatment with CAR-T
Roberto Caricchio has been studying lupus for nearly three decades, observing slow progress in treatment. However, German scientists recently discovered that cellular medicines can drive lupus into remission, something that has been unable to be achieved with traditional drugs.
Neuralink’s First Recipient Noland Arbaugh
Noland Arbaugh is the first recipient of Neuralink's brain-computer interface (BCI) and reports no sensation of the device.
Advancing Cardiovascular Health Equity for LGBTQ+ Patients
LGBTQ+ populations have been demonstrated to require additional understanding into their unique health care needs, particularly their cardiovascular health.
Neural Insights into Alzheimer’s Resistance
Researchers from the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience have discovered a rare phenomenon: some individuals' brains exhibit Alzheimer's pathology but remain cognitively healthy.
The Rising Incidence of Colorectal Cancer in Younger Adults
Despite advances in screening and treatment and associated improvement in survival rates, colorectal cancer (CRC) remains the third most common cancer diagnosis in both men and women in the United States.
Previously Defunct, New Insights Show iRhom2’s Role in ADAM17 Activation
Efficient cell communication is essential for the immune response, something made possible by the membrane-bound protease ADAM 17 that controls the release of signaling molecules. The ‘pseudoprotease’ iRhom2 has all the structural features of a protease from the rhomboid family, however it lacks the protease-defining ability to cleave proteins.
Recent Study Finds Microplastics in Human Blood
Microplastics are increasingly pervasive in the environment and have recently been found in human blood. This study from Leonard et al. examined the types, sizes, and shapes of microplastics found in the blood of 20 healthy volunteers.
Out of This World Research at Brock University: Post Mission Insights into Alterations of Soleus Muscle Function in Space-Flown Mice
Hear Dr. Val Fajardo, Jessica Braun, and Briana Hockey on their experience working on NASA's Rodent Research-20 (RR-20) mission at the Roskamp Institute, the data collected utilizing Aurora Scientific equipment, and future directions of the lab.
Secret Health Benefits of Being a Bat
How exactly are the Myotis bat genus able to host COVID-19, Ebola, and other infectious diseases, all while living into their early 30s? We describe particular infectious disease adaptations, inflammation suppression, and the longevity observed within this taxa.
A No-Brainer: Organoids for Neuroscience Research
Explore brain organoids: 3D models advancing our understanding of brain development and disorders, and shaping future treatments.
Pressure-Volume (PV) Loops: Overview and Applications
PV loops are widely used among cardiovascular researchers as well as countless other disciplines, but there seems to be a lack of educational resources about them. Here we dive into what PV loops are, when they are used, as well as some case studies and limitations.
Unlocking Heart Health: Revolutionizing Diastolic Function through Integrative Muscle Physiology at Wayne State University
Dr. Charles Chung is an Associate Professor of Physiology at Wayne State University. Using integrated physiology, analyzing data from the molecular level to the whole muscle, his laboratory aims to provide new directions and identify novel treatments for a variety of cardiac disorders. Learn more about his research group by watching the interview or summarized blog below.
Out of This World Research at Brock University: Space Flight’s Impact on Female Mice Reproductive Health
NASA's SpaceX CRS-29 launched on November 9th, a commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station (ISS) that was also carrying scientific experiments and technology demonstrations. Included amongst these was the Rodent Research-20 (RR-20) payload, the contents of which will be studied by Brock University's Dr. Val Fajardo and his team using Aurora Scientific equipment upon its return.
