Refugees with PTSD May Influence the Mental Health of their Children

  A new study suggests that children whose parents have PTSD have a higher chance of using the psychiatric system themselves. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that affects people that experienced trauma for an extensive period. This study concentrates on refugees living in Denmark. That is, the researchers look at their children and […]

Typhoid Toxin Influences the DNA Repair Mechanism and Causes the Cell to Age Faster

  A new study reveals the pathological mechanism of the typhoid toxin. This research is important as typhoid fever kills approximately 168,000 people annually. This disease is the product of the bacteria Salmonella Typhi. That is, the said bacteria secrete the typhoid toxin which damages cellular DNA. In addition to this, it is most common […]

Artificial Intelligence May Help Slow Down the Aging Process

  Scientists are experimenting with the use of AI in drug development and testing. Through the use of AI, scientists can design, synthesize, and validate a new drug in 46 days. The scientists hope this new method will speed up the process of drug development. Not only that, they aim to use it for work […]

Telomerase the Cancer Promoting Enzyme May Also Protect Healthy Cells

  The enzyme telomerase protects cancer cells from deterioration. A new study shows that it can have the same effect on healthy cells. Until now scientists thought that the enzyme affects only a small number of cells in the body. However, such a perspective is now changing.   About the Research This study is under […]

Diabetes Medication May Help in the Treatment of Heart Disease

  A recent study shows that type 2 diabetes medication also protects the heart against disease. This study shows that diabetes medication influences circular progenitor cells (repair cells) and inflammatory cells. This, in turn, reduces the patient’s chance of getting heart disease. Diabetes patients are prone to heart disease and such a side effect of […]

Longevity Biomarkers Found in Mice

  Human longevity is an important aspect of pharmaceutical and medical research. There are many substances and dietary additives that are known to have a positive effect on human health. Until now little extensive research about the body mechanisms that influence longevity exists. A new study on mice looks at 8 different longevity interventions and […]

New Study Reveals How UV Light Causes Skin Damage

A new study looks at UV spectrum to determine how the sun causes skin damage. Previous speculation about sun damage to the skin focuses on UVA, UVB, and UVC light. The idea was that the three frequencies of UV light damage the skin differently. The current research on the subject claims that all three cause […]

DIPG Child Brain Cancer Potential New Treatment

  Scientists working on Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas (DIPG) discover a potential new treatment strategy. The DIPG is an aggressive tumor that affects children below the age of 10. The tumor is lethal for most children and we know nothing about its treatment.   The DIPG and its Development Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas (DIPG) is […]

Air Pollution May Cause Neuropsychiatric Disorders

  A new study shows there is a link between exposure to air pollution and an increase in neuropsychiatric disorders. The study focuses on the United States and Denmark as sources of relevant information. Through this research, a link is made between poor air quality and the development of depression and bipolar disorder. The findings […]