In the gut, the immune system has to maintain tissue health and prevent infection,while also tolerating the presence of trillions of microorganisms in the gut microbiome. When we experience stress, it changes the composition of the gut microbiome, and brain function is disrupted. New research has shed light on how the immune system is involved […]
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Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce that Medicina is now inviting nominations for the Medicina 2023 Young Investigator Award. This prize will be given to one young investigator in recognition of their excellence in the field of medical advancements. All nominations will be assessed by an Award Evaluation Committee led by the Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Edgaras Stankevicius.
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Appication for this year’s Science & SciLifeLab Prize is open! Recent Ph.D.? Boost your career by applying for the Science and SciLifeLab’s Prize for Young Scientists,an annual prize awarded to early-career scientists, this year celebrating its 10th anniversary. The prize is presented in four categories: Cell and Molecular BiologyEcology and EnvironmentMolecular MedicineGenomics, Proteomics and Systems Biology Applicants will submit
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When the immune system senses an infection, it launches a response that includes inflammation. Red and swollen skin, fatigue, or fever can be signs of inflammation, which typically lasts for a few days after an injury or infection. While chronic inflammation can be a sign of disease, short-term or acute inflammation is normal. A new
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Researchers have developed a blood test for anxiety that could help determine effective treatments based on biomarkers present in individuals. The corresponding study was published in Molecular Psychiatry. Anxiety disorders are increasingly common and decrease quality of life. Currently, tests for anxiety generally rely on subjective measures such as psychological evaluations or questionnaires. While these may be
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On March 7, 2023 teaching staff of I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University had the opportunity to listen to an interesting and informative online lecture “Cell Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis“. Innovative methods of cell therapy for patients with rheumatoid arthritis were presented. The lecture was delivered in English. Lecturer: Dr. Oksana Kehoe, Head of the
A new study in press in the journal Nature Aging has shown that caloric restriction can slow the pace of aging in healthy adults. The Phase 2 randomized controlled trial, funded by the U.S. National Institute on Aging, included 220 non-obese, healthy adults from the United States. Participants were randomized to either a 25% calorie restriction diet
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ON SUPPORTING SCIENCE IN UKRAINE ONE YEAR AFTER THE INVASION One year ago, on 24 February 2022, Russia launched a full-scale military offensive in Ukraine. Since then, countless Ukrainian families have mourned the loss of their loved ones, and many others have been forced to flee their homes. Attacks on civil infrastructures have brought immense
