Background Mechanical stress on the heart is commonly considered the sole stimulus explaining the synthesis and release of circulating natriuretic peptides and their derivatives. While one of the most ...

Olney RC; Prickett TC; Espiner EA; Mackenzie WG; Duker AL; Ditro C; Zabel B; Hasegawa T; Kitoh H; Aylsworth AS; Bober MB CONTEXT: C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) is a crucial regulator of ...

Research on brain training for ADHD is limited, and few programs have been approved by the FDA. However, studies have found that it may improve some symptoms of ADHD. Those with attention deficit ...

We derived and validated proteomic risk scores (PRSs) for heart failure (HF) prognosis that provide absolute risk estimates for all-cause mortality within 1 year. Plasma samples from individuals with ...

Scientists at UBC have discovered a new type of brain cell, called ovoid cells, which play a key role in object recognition memory. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for memory-related ...

Researchers from Stanford Medicine have discovered a naturally occurring molecule that may provide an alternative to the weight loss drug semaglutide, commonly known by its brand name, Ozempic.

School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), 50 Nanyang Avenue, 637553, Singapore Centre for Cross Economy Global, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang ...

Brain activity may indicate that after death, our souls depart from our bodies. New studies on brain activity during the dying process suggest that the brain may remain active even after clinical ...

The world's first "biological computer" has officially hit the market, marking what may actually be a significant breakthrough in AI technology. Developed by Australian company Cortical Labs, the ...

After earmarking a major chunk of change last year to bulk up in peptide production, European CDMO CordenPharma is putting its money where its mouth is. CordenPharma will spend half of a planned ...

Researchers identified a gene that seems to help slow brain aging in women, and studied links between hormone therapy, menopause and Alzheimer’s. By Gina Kolata Women’s brains are superior to ...