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For more than a century, heparin has been used as the go-to anticoagulant to prevent the formation and spread of harmful blood clots in blood vessels and the heart. However, the main side effect is an increased risk of excessive bleeding, even for minor injuries such as small cuts to the skin. In ACS Central Science, researchers report the discovery of a snail-derived compound that blocks blood clot formation while maintaining bleeding control in mouse models. Blood clots are natural temporary bandages that seal wounds and stop bleeding. These helpful blood clots (called hemostatic clots) speed the healing of injuries…

Infectious diseases are a leading cause of death worldwide, and the diagnosis of bacterial infections remains a challenge in medicine. And given the increasing frequency of antibiotic resistance, it is more important than ever to ensure this is done. Now, the research published in ACS Central Science It has the potential to enable healthcare professionals to non-invasively diagnose bacterial infections using breath-based tests. Early experiments demonstrated the approach in animals suffering from pneumonia and infections of the bloodstream, muscles, and bones. In designing this study, we were motivated by an evolving trend in clinical practice in which patients and…

A review of new evidence by the Parent Scientists Group, including researchers from University College London (UCL), has found that young children who attend nursery school get sick more often than children who don’t, but are less likely to get sick during school age. All five authors of new books Clinical Microbiology Review Papers are parents of young children and are also researchers or clinicians at UCL, Cambridge University, Cornell University and North Middlesex University Hospital. They wanted to understand how often children typically get sick while attending daycare, why children are more likely to get sick, how it affects…

A protein already targeted by FDA-approved cancer drugs may also help the body fight the flu, according to new research from the Jackson Laboratory (JAX). Published in cell reportthe study found that programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1), a protein best known for helping tumors evade immune attack, instead helped the immunodeficient mice eliminate influenza-infected lung cells and survive the infection. This finding challenges long-held assumptions about PD-L1’s role in the immune system. Cancer treatments work by blocking PD-L1 and boosting the immune attack against tumors, and new research suggests that enhancing PD-L1 signaling may help control severe respiratory viral infections,…

In order to reduce the negative health effects of second-hand smoke, Japan fully enforced the revised Health Promotion Act in April 2020, and indoor smoking bans were introduced nationwide in restaurants and similar customer service facilities. However, the law includes a temporary exemption that allows existing small restaurants and bars to allow indoor smoking, provided individuals under the age of 20 are not exposed. To reduce the potential public health impact of these exemptions, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Chiba City have simultaneously implemented stricter second-hand smoke prevention ordinances aimed at further promoting smoke-free environments. The researchers therefore assessed the…

We have identified Mrep, a macrophage population that plays an important role in muscle repair. However, in fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP), Mrep acts as a pathogenic cell that causes heterotopic ossification. These research results are expected to contribute not only to muscle regeneration therapy but also to the development of new treatments for FOP. Musculoskeletal diseases are a major cause of disability around the world, especially in aging societies like Japan. As we age, decreased muscle mass and physical activity weaken the body’s structural support, increasing the likelihood of falls, bruises, fractures, and subsequent functional decline. These injuries not only…

Artificial intelligence is often blamed for increasing energy use and exacerbating climate change, but new research suggests that its overall impact on global emissions is surprisingly small. The findings point to potential environmental and even economic benefits as AI continues to expand. Researchers from the University of Waterloo and Georgia Tech analyzed data from across the U.S. economy, along with estimates of how widely AI is being used in various industries. Their goal was to understand what would happen to energy use and emissions if AI adoption continued to increase at its current pace. According to data from the U.S.…

Scientists have identified a powerful pathway originating from the brain that causes rapid reductions in overall body fat, including stubborn fat deposits that normally resist diet and exercise. This process works independently of the nervous system signals that normally cause fat loss, and instead relies on specific conditions of low blood sugar and low insulin. The research results were published in a magazine natural metabolism. Survival depends on the body’s ability to store and mobilize calories when it is most needed. Most fat cells release energy in response to typical signals such as fasting and physical activity. However, humans and…

With the long-awaited new approval of a daily pill, Johnson & Johnson and Protagonist Therapeutics are taking on a group of bioinjectable drugs that have long dominated the lucrative psoriasis market. The FDA has approved the interleukin-23 (IL-23) receptor antagonist icotide (icotrokinra) for use in patients 12 years and older with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy. This approval represents a “potentially transformative opportunity” for many patients and is consistent with new guidance from the International Council on Psoriasis, which recommends that patients move on to systemic treatment after cycles of topical treatment,…

This is the industrial version What homeowners can do to survive a hurricane. Only in this case, some technology companies plan to rely on off-grid gas power for many years. This comes as electricity is becoming a major political issue, with fights erupting over the cost of energy, its sources and who should pay for what. Data centers, which consume enormous amounts of energy, are at the center of this debate. Going off-grid wasn’t everyone’s first choice. Off-grid electricity generally comes at a significant cost. One reason for this is that developers need to install more equipment than they can…