Xiang-Dong Fu, Ph.D., has never been more excited about something in his entire career. He has long studied the basic…
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Antioxidant agent may prevent chronic kidney disease and Parkinson’s disease
Oxidative stress is the result of reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, and can be damaging to cells and tissues. In…
App determines COVID-19 disease severity using artificial intelligence, biomarkers
A new mobile app can help clinicians determine which patients with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) are likely to have severe…
Study identifies the mechanism by which eating fish reduces risk of cardiovascular disease
A study by researchers from the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) and Harvard Medical School has found that consuming omega…
More evidence ultrasound can help in battle against Alzheimer’s disease
A new QIMR Berghofer study has added weight to the potential benefits of using ultrasound treatment to deliver disease-targeting drugs…
Does screening travelers for disease and infection really work?
Following the emergence of a new coronavirus late last year, China closed its borders to prevent the disease from traveling.…
Hydrogen sulfide heightens disease in tuberculosis, suggesting a new therapeutic target
A new culprit—hydrogen sulfide—has been found for the deadly infectious disease tuberculosis. Hydrogen sulfide gas is known for its rotten…
Green tea extract combined with exercise reduces fatty liver disease in mice
The combination of green tea extract and exercise reduced the severity of obesity-related fatty liver disease by 75% in mice…
Study examines quality of life in patients with kidney disease in India
A new study indicates that even early stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) can negatively impact individuals’ quality of life.…
Researchers improve animal welfare by discovering genetic mutations that cause disease
Humans and animals are made up of trillions of cells, and each cell contains DNA specific to that individual. Therefore,…