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Researchers at Columbia University have identified brain-cell circuitry in fruit flies that converts sensory signals into color perceptions. These neurons respond selectively to different hues, including ultraviolet wavelengths important for survival in some creatures. By using a fly-brain connectome to map neural circuits, the researchers developed mathematical models to simulate the brain’s activity and capabilities….

Nanoscribe and Advanced BioMatrix have partnered to launch four advanced bioresins for high-resolution 3D bioprinting using Two-Photon Polymerization technology. This collaboration combines Nanoscribe’s expertise in precise 3D printing with Advanced BioMatrix’s biomaterial development skills to enhance bioprinting capabilities. The bioresins offer unmatched precision and resolution, providing researchers in life sciences and biomedical fields with new…

Orleatha Smith is a successful educator, author, holistic lifestyle coach, and co-founder of Sip Herbals, a best-selling coffee substitute brand. Despite struggling with eczema for 45 years, she has managed to control it through various lifestyle changes. Smith recommends wearing cotton clothing, using unscented detergent, and combining natural and commercial skincare products. She practices meditation…

Urate, the cause of gout, can increase cardiovascular risk due to its effects on the vasculature. Following guidelines for gout treatment, including the use of colchicine, can help reduce these risks. Studies have shown that soluble urate stimulates the production of C-reactive protein (CRP), a predictor of cardiovascular disease. Patients with gout have impaired vascular…

The National Kidney Foundation awarded Dr. Robert A. Montgomery with the Excellence in Transplantation Award for his contributions to transplantation surgery, including innovations such as the laparoscopic procedure and domino paired donation. Montgomery, a professor at NYU Langone Health, has led groundbreaking surgical teams and performed the first successful gene-edited pig-to-human kidney xenotransplant in 2021….

A study by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research found that 20% of California adults experienced four or more adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), with nearly 40% of this group having unmet mental health needs. ACEs can disrupt healthy brain development and increase the risk of serious conditions in adulthood. Positive childhood experiences can counterbalance…

The DS-7 Spectrophotometer is a new 1 uL UV-Vis spectrophotometer in the DS-Series Quantification Range by DeNovix. It is designed to provide budget-conscious labs with high-performance, full-spectrum UV-Vis measurements for DNA, RNA, and protein quantification. It offers rapid and reliable 1 µL UV-Vis quantification, optional cuvette mode, and pre-configured applications for different biomolecule types. The…

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a high risk of cardiovascular events but are often undertreated for managing this risk. Rheumatologists should consider a patient’s cardiovascular disease status before deciding on RA treatments. Studies have shown that methotrexate and tumor necrosis factor inhibitors can reduce cardiovascular events in RA patients, while JAK inhibitors may increase…

The National Kidney Foundation has awarded Suma Nair, PhD, MS, RD, with the Public Service Award for her work in advancing health care equity, specifically in equal access to organ transplants. Nair, who works at the Health Resources and Services Administration, has improved the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network’s performance to ensure timely and equal…

A study by Rutgers Health found that blood pressure medications more than double the risk of life-threatening bone fractures in nursing home residents due to impaired balance and low blood pressure. The increased risk is especially high in patients with dementia and high blood pressure. The study analyzed data from nearly 30,000 elderly patients in…