A traditional herbal remedy has been found to improve bilirubin clearance in neonates, offering a potential complement to Western pharmaceutical treatments. The discovery involves the activation of the nuclear receptor CAR by an herbal tea, highlighting the intersection of Eastern and Western medical practices.
A study of 100 patients with abnormally high liver enzymes found that 57 had HCV RNA in their liver biopsies, suggesting occult infection. HCV RNA was also detected in peripheral-blood mononuclear cells from 40% of patients, potentially allowing for easier detection and monitoring.
A team of biologists at UC Berkeley has found a key gene involved in the first step of meiosis, allowing chromosomes to recognize and pair with their homologs. This discovery is crucial for understanding meiosis in humans and could lead to insights into infertility and genetic diseases.
A traditional herbal medicine enhances bilirubin clearance by activating the nuclear receptor CAR, potentially improving pharmaceutical treatments for neonatal jaundice. Additionally, a viral cure for type 1 diabetes has been discovered, where infection with lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus completely abolishes the diabetic process i...
Researchers at Northeastern University have demonstrated that swinging limbs during running requires significant energy, contrary to previous research. They estimated energy use by measuring blood flow to hind leg muscles of guinea fowl and found swing-phase muscles consume 26% of energy.
Researchers discovered that a viral infection can redirect the immune response away from pancreatic beta cells, reducing autoaggressive CD8 T cells. This approach could lead to new treatments for type 1 diabetes by utilizing proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines produced during viral infections.
A study examined the ability of prisoners with mental illness to give informed consent and found that nearly all were competent but scored lower than healthy controls. The researchers suggest that extra time and effort should be spent during the consent process to ensure these individuals understand the risks and benefits.
Researchers discovered that nitrite in saliva significantly increases gastric mucosal blood flow and mucus thickness, suggesting a potential link between bad breath and gastric ulcers. This finding also has implications for conditions like sickle cell anemia.