Immune signaling pathway protects newborn heart cells from injury
Researchers at the University Hospital of Bonn (UKB) and the University of Bonn have identified a previously unknown…
Ten-million-person study links semaglutide to lower COVID-19 mortality
After accounting for major health differences between semaglutide users and non-users, researchers identified a striking mortality association that…
Semaglutide and tirzepatide linked to fewer alcohol-related hospital visits
A large US health-record study suggests newer GLP-1 drugs may reduce alcohol-related acute-care visits, but the findings remain…
Newer GLP-1 medications may reduce alcohol-related hospitalization risk
Use of newer GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide or tirzepatide) for obesity or diabetes by people with alcohol-use disorder…
Popular diabetes drugs do not alter the risk of developing a blinding eye condition
An estimated 27% of U.S. adults with diabetes are using glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) – a type of…
First-in-class experimental CAR T-cell therapy shows promise against solid tumors
Researchers with the Charbonneau Cancer Institute at the University of Calgary and McMaster University have identified a unique…
Lysosomal protein stabilizes mitochondria to prevent severe heart failure
A new study published in Engineering has uncovered a regulatory mechanism linking lysosomal function to mitochondrial stability in…
Physical activity declines after starting GLP-1 obesity treatments
Adults with obesity losing weight with glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist medications significantly decreased their physical activity, which…
The next goal for weight loss drugs? Fewer injections
For millions of people taking weight loss drugs, the next breakthrough may not be more weight loss. It…
INDIGO Biosciences expands reporter assay capabilities with new Transrepression Assay Services
INDIGO Biosciences today announced the launch of its Transrepression Assay Services, expanding the company’s cell-based reporter assay capabilities…
Kenyan bat coronavirus uses human CEACAM6 to enter cells, raising spillover concerns
A newly characterized bat coronavirus can latch onto a human cell receptor found in the lung, giving scientists…
Investigating microglia’s role in Alzheimer’s pathology
Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder and the…