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A new study reveals the role of STAP-1 in T cell activation and immune response, showing its mediation in cell signaling and its potential link to immune disorders like multiple sclerosis and asthma. This understanding paves the way for therapeutic advancements targeting STAP-1. Credit: SciTechDaily.comNew research highlights a potential therapeutic target for immune-related disorders, such as multiple sclerosis and asthma.A new study has shed light on the importance of the protein STAP-1 in activating certain immune…

Scientists have developed a non-invasive brain stimulation method, Patterned Low-Intensity Low-Frequency Ultrasound (LILFUS), which can precisely modulate brain function and induce lasting changes. This breakthrough overcomes the limitations of traditional stimulation methods and shows potential for treating neurological disorders, improving motor skills, and possibly aiding in rehabilitation therapies. The research opens new avenues for using ultrasound in brain therapy, with implications for treating a wide range of…

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For two decades, Tamara Franz-Odendaal has been studying how space travel affects the human skeleton.Because of the absence of gravity in space, astronauts experience bone loss when they get back to Earth."We always think of it as just the scaffold that kind of keeps the body together, but it's a really dynamic tissue," said Franz-Odendaal, a professor at Mount Saint Vincent University.Using a device known as a random positioning machine, which simulates microgravity experiments on Earth, Franz-Odendaal is conducting a…

Researchers have developed a single-dose genetic therapy that can clear protein blockages that cause motor neurone disease, also called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and frontotemporal dementia, two incurable neurodegenerative diseases that eventually lead to death.In healthy neurons, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) is naturally produced and important for their healthy function. However, TDP-43 can be modified after synthesis, leading to its accumulation and aggregation in the wrong part of the cells, preventing them…

Roughly every month I receive an e-mail from a parent somewhere in the world asking for help with a child who is violent, angry or aggressive. Some people describe being physically beaten or having their life threatened by their son or daughter. These families may spend thousands of dollars on special schools and treatments. Often they are desperate, afraid and looking for guidance.Psychologists recognize several conditions that are characterized by violence and aggression. They include conduct disorder and disruptive…

The first human patient received an implant from Elon Musk's computer-brain interface company Neuralink over the weekend, the billionaire says.In a post Monday on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, Musk said that the patient received the implant the day prior and was "recovering well." He added that "initial results show promising neuron spike detection."Spikes are activity by neurons, which the National Institutes of Health describe as cells that use electrical and chemical signals to send information around the…

An online trend in which people label impulsive cleaning as “manic cleaning” has raised concerns from those with actual manic experiences who feel the casual use of mental health terms diminishes the severity of conditions like bipolar disorder. Many people have experienced a sudden urge to clean or dedicated a specific period during the year to drastically wash their home, such as spring cleaning. Yet, some individuals have found a questionable way to brand the need to instantaneously cleanse their surroundings.Some…

A study at the Icahn School of Medicine has uncovered that asenapine, an antipsychotic medication, may work through the TAAR1 receptor, revealing crucial differences between human and rodent TAAR1. This discovery suggests new avenues for treating substance use and neuropsychiatric disorders and rethinking drug development strategies. Credit: SciTechDaily.comStudy sheds light on TAAR1, pointing to potential enhancement opportunities in drug development.Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have…

Meta is introducing one of its most significant privacy updates yet related to teen user protection, the company announced today. They greatly expand on previous content control measures aiming to lock down teens' privacy settings, following recent lawsuits by US states and others.The new measures will hide content related to self-harm, graphic violence, eating disorders and other harmful topics from teens on Instagram and Facebook. Related content will now be restricted from users under 16 in their Feeds and Stories,…