Micro- and nanoplastics ingested by fruit flies cause changes in heart size and function
Chronology of experiments. Oral exposure to NPs or MPs was achieved through developmental feeding. Flies were removed from the diet ...
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Inhalation of live lactobacilli reduces lung inflammation and improves lung function, preclinical study finds
Severe BPD is characterized by decreased Lactobacilli, increased Proteobacteria, and neutrophil influx mediated by the MMP-9/Ac-PGP pathway. Credit: Nature Communications ...
To subvert the immune response, SARS-CoV-2 stimulates the production of proteins without protective function
According to Brazilian researchers, SARS-CoV-2 uses this strategy to manipulate the host's defense cell mechanism. This discovery paves the way ...
Penile fibroblasts are more important for erectile function than previously thought
Credit: CC0 Public domain Regular erections may be important for maintaining erectile function, according to a new mouse study published ...
Using fMRI, new vision study uncovers promising model for restoring cone function
(a) Signals from the L/M (hereafter “L”) and S cones are combined and contrasted to create two postretinal channels that ...
Scientists discover first therapeutic target to preserve heart function in patients with pulmonary hypertension
Human heart. Credit: Copyright American Heart Association A research team has discovered a possible therapeutic target for pulmonary hypertension. The ...
Study reveals function of little-understood synapse in the brain
Credit: CC0 Public domain New research from Oregon Health and Science University reveals for the first time the function of ...
Research finds one of the deleted genes linked to Williams syndrome is responsible for mitochondrial function in the brain
ROS and apoptosis-related markers are altered throughout the cortex of cKO mice compared to controls. The mRNA levels of ROS-related ...
Study reveals relationship between gut microbiome and children’s brain development and function
The RESONANCE cohort is a diverse cohort with accelerated longitudinal sampling. (A) Stool samples, cognitive assessments, and neuroimaging were collected ...
Heading in football is linked to a measurable decline in brain function
In just two years of practicing “heading” in football, the brains of amateur players would be altered structurally and functionally. ...
