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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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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Insomnia can increase the risk of cardiovascular events, obesity, diabetes, and other illnesses, so scientists are seeking ways to minimize this health threat. A study conducted by Wake Forest University School of Medicine researchers demonstrated that using a high-resolution, acoustic stimulation neurotechnology can significantly improve sleep quality and the autonomic nervous system. In this randomized
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Strokes are one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., with someone dying of a stroke every 3 minutes. Each year, around 800,000 Americans experience a stroke. A team of researchers have developed a new smartphone app, called FAST.AI, which could help people more quickly and efficiently identify the signs of stroke, allowing
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The Baltic University Programme PhD Award supports high-quality research promoting sustainable development in a Baltic Sea Region context. This award is a distinction given to the author of what is judged to be the most qualified PhD work defended at any of the BUP participating universities according to the following criteria: originality, inter-/multi disciplinary approach,
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New research published in the journal Aging Cell has demonstrated that rilmenidine, a drug used to treat hypertension, slows aging and extends lifespan in the model organism C. elegans. In the study, the researchers searched for compounds that induced a gene expression signature similar to caloric restriction. Caloric restriction is a well-known intervention that promotes increased lifespan
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