Science and Technology

Study shows Alzheimer's-in-a-cup model could speed up drug development

Ten years ago, researchers introduced a new model for studying Alzheimer's called "Alzheimer's in a dish." This model uses cultures of mature brain cells placed in a gel to recreate the processes that occur in the human brain over 10 to 13 years in just six weeks.

Published: 28 November 2024, 18:42

The effectiveness of brain stimulation depends on learning ability, not age

As we age, our cognitive and motor functions deteriorate, affecting independence and quality of life. Among the technologies aimed at solving this problem, anodal transcranial direct current stimulation (atDCS) is of particular interest.

Published: 28 November 2024, 17:27

A turning point in cancer treatment: monocytes boost T cells in immunotherapy

Immunotherapy has been revolutionizing cancer treatment for decades, providing patients with serious diseases such as melanoma, lung and bladder cancer with new and effective treatment options.

Published: 28 November 2024, 16:58

Disruption of mechanical signaling in the brain may cause Alzheimer's disease

A team of researchers studied the role of two proteins found in the brain and suggested that the stability of their interactions is crucial for the formation and retention of memory.

Published: 28 November 2024, 16:45

Diabetes drug metformin may help fight lung cancer

Metformin, already the drug of choice for millions of people with type 2 diabetes, may also fight lung cancer in these patients, according to a new study.

Published: 28 November 2024, 16:33

Depression increases the likelihood of menstrual pain

The study examined the genetic association between depression and dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) using Mendelian randomization methods, protein interaction analysis, and genetic data.

Published: 28 November 2024, 16:24

Insulin resistance is associated with an increased risk of aortic stenosis

A new large population-based study has found an association between insulin resistance and an increased risk of developing aortic stenosis (AS) in men over 45 years of age.

Published: 28 November 2024, 14:28

MR1 molecule and vitamin B6 may open new avenues for cancer immunotherapy

The study found that vitamin B6 molecules bound to the MR1 molecule play a role in activating immune cells that respond to tumors.

Published: 28 November 2024, 14:07

Obe-cel demonstrates high efficacy and safety in the treatment of leukemia

The novel CAR T-cell therapy obecabtagene autoleucel (obe-cel) provides high efficacy in the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory CD19-positive B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL).

Published: 28 November 2024, 13:56

Headbutts in soccer may cause more brain damage than previously thought

Heading the ball in soccer, or "heading," can cause serious brain damage, according to research presented at the annual conference of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

Published: 28 November 2024, 13:27