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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 13-Jul-2025 15:11 ET (13-Jul-2025 19:11 GMT/UTC)
Novel therapeutic target for the treatment of female mitochondrial cardiomyopathy
National Cerebral and Cardiovascular CenterPeer-Reviewed Publication
Researchers from the NCVC discover that ATF3 expression in cardiomyocytes triggers the transition to heart failure in mitochondrial disease patient.
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- Science Advances
A unique sound alleviates motion sickness
Nagoya UniversityPeer-Reviewed Publication
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- Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine
Development of a human-collaborative robot for daily life support in cybernics space
University of TsukubaPeer-Reviewed Publication
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- Frontiers in Robotics and AI
Suspected fibrocartilaginous embolus in Asian small-clawed otter (Aonyx cinereus)
Osaka Metropolitan UniversityPeer-Reviewed Publication
An Osaka Metropolitan University-led research team investigated the case of a male Asian small-clawed otter that fell down the stairs while sleeping, after which it developed left-sided paralysis.
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- Journal of Veterinary Medical Science
Enhancing heat transfer using the turbulent flow of viscoelastic fluids
Doshisha UniversityPeer-Reviewed Publication
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- International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
New breakthrough in cancer treatment: tiny vesicles help the immune system fight tumors
Nano Life Science Institute (NanoLSI), Kanazawa UniversityPeer-Reviewed Publication
Scientists at the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University and colleagues have developed a promising new approach to cancer treatment. By using tiny, naturally occurring particles called extracellular vesicles (EVs), they have created a way to boost the body’s immune system to fight tumors more effectively. This breakthrough could lead to more targeted cancer therapies with fewer side effects.
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- Journal of Extracellular Vesicles
Decoding how cells communicate by high-speed imaging of molecular couriers
Nano Life Science Institute (NanoLSI), Kanazawa UniversityPeer-Reviewed Publication
Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, demonstrates a novel approach for nanoscopic profiling of small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) using high-speed atomic force microscopy (HS-AFM) videography. This pioneering method provides an unprecedented level of detail in characterizing sEV subpopulations, offering new insights into their biological roles and potential applications in disease diagnostics.
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- Journal of Extracellular Vesicles
Overcoming cancer drug resistance
Nano Life Science Institute (NanoLSI), Kanazawa UniversityPeer-Reviewed Publication
Researchers at Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, report in Nature Communications how the targeted suppression of lysosome function may lead to brain cancer therapy.
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- Nature Communications
Impact of 5-aminosalicylic acid on ustekinumab in inflammatory bowel disease: A retrospective medical claims analysis
Osaka Metropolitan UniversityThe use of 5-aminosalicylic acid with ustekinumab shows no significant overall benefits in inflammatory bowel disease. However, post hoc subgroup analyses suggest potential benefits in specific patient groups, emphasizing the importance of tailoring treatment based on individual therapy history.
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- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases