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The mechanism of pain relief effect caused by #acupuncture shows that acupuncture bears potential to reduce the use of #painkillers. Read full story: bit.ly/39gKye6

The level of histone H4 protein in cell could be increased by inhibiting the binding of heat shock factor binding protein 1 (HSB-1) to heat shock factor–1 (HSF-1). This can potentially extend the life-span of cells. Read full story: bit.ly/2UZG7MB

This study attempts to create human brown-like (HUMBLE) cells by engineering human white preadipocytes using the CRISPR genome editing approach. Read full story: bit.ly/3fySlW0

Is there a way to increase the effectiveness of T cells in anti-tumor immunity? #cancer The remarkable results of this #research have established a better understanding on the subject matter. Read full story here: bit.ly/36Kadsq

#Asthma is mainly caused by environmental factors, other than genetic factors. This study has reported the most vulnerable time window which is extremely helpful to reduce the rate of asthma for the coming generations. #health #science Read full story: bit.ly/2Ba5XXm

This research provides an insight into the molecular cause of #colitis and a potential treatment targeting the biological pathways involved in the development of the disease. #colon #ulcer #research Read full story: bit.ly/2YBQQho

This study had determined which medications provide the best delirium response rate as well as the lowest delirium occurrence rate. The best tolerability for the treatment and prevention of delirium. Read full story: bit.ly/2Nblqt9

By comparing different drugs commonly used in #delirium treatment, the data narrowed down #haloperidol combined with #lorazepam as the best treatment, and ramelteon as the most suitable antipsychotics for prevention. #research Read full story: bit.ly/2Nblqt9

This set of guidelines is important for 76% to 85% of patients from low- or middle-income countries who are deprived of the existing treatments for #depression. #research #scicomm Read full story: bit.ly/2BkZDN1

The prevalence rate of #avascular #necrosis of the hip joints among diabetic patients, this research provides healthcare policymakers the evidence to start working on the treatment and rehabilitation measures to address this issue. Read full story: bit.ly/2BbJol8

【Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Treatment Using Melatonin】 There is a positive connection between a specific microRNA expression induced by melatonin and the signaling pathways causing RA progression, study showed. Read full story: bit.ly/2BRJ1wx

This study confirmed the effectiveness of Hedyotis diffusa Willd (Bai Hua She She Cao, BHSSC) extract as an immune stimulant, and the combination with vaccines increased immunologic activity. #traditional #chinese #medicine Read full story: bit.ly/2X049bN

This study addressed an association between blood glucose level variation and its potential in increasing the risk of #Alzheimer’s #Disease (AD). The results served as good reference to minimize the risk of AD. Read full story: bit.ly/2CZVjUf

To-date, scientists are still trying hard to come up with a viable therapy to treat #COVID-19 infection. As an effort to stop COVID-19, this study demonstrated that #curcumin has the ability to block the entry of COVID-19. Read full story: bit.ly/2UCAzaF

Osteoporosis is a common skeletal disorder, resulting from an imbalance in bone resorption relative to formation. Click for research highlights: bit.ly/2QuVitP

Our results provide evidences to support the potentially therapeutic application of YC-1 on fighting against drug resistant oral cancer in the future. Click for research highlights: bit.ly/2QpZ7AL

In adults, membranous nephropathy is a lead cause of nephrotic syndrome, with about 75% of the cases idiopathic. Click for research highlights: bit.ly/2wcStEH

Better understanding of CoQ0-mediated signal transduction and gene regulations involved in inflammation and redox status, our findings may provide an opportunity to develop novel therapeutic drugs to treat inflammatory disorders. Research highlights: bit.ly/2VLz49s

Furthermore, immunofluorescence showed these channels were expressed in both neural and nonneural cells at ST36. However, only capsaicin, a TRPV1 agonist, replicated the analgesic effect of acupuncture when injected into ST36. Research highlights at: bit.ly/2RKoAYR

CoQ0‑induced mitochondrial PTP opening triggers apoptosis via ROS‑mediated VDAC1 upregulation in HL‑60 leukemia cells. Click for research highlights: bit.ly/2Gct9pW