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5-Jun-2025

New hope for patients with Werner syndrome

Chiba University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Werner syndrome (WS) is a rare genetic disorder that causes premature aging and serious complications. In the first clinical trial of its kind, researchers from Japan with the company Niagen Bioscience, investigated the effects of nicotinamide riboside (NR), a vitamin B3 derivative, in patients with WS. NR supplementation significantly improved cardiovascular health, reduced skin ulcer area, and slowed kidney function decline—offering promising therapeutic potential for a disease that currently lacks effective treatment.

Journal: Aging Cell
Funder: JSPS KAKENHI, the MHLW Research on Rare and Intractable Diseases Program, AMED, NordForsk Foundation

5-Jun-2025

Combination finerenone and empagliflozin shows superior efficacy in reducing albuminuria in chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes patients

Beyond
Reports and Proceedings

The breakthrough study was presented at the 62^nd ERA Congress and published in the New England Journal of Medicine

Journal: New England Journal of Medicine
Meeting: 62nd ERA Congress

5-Jun-2025

New gene variants significantly increase the risk of blood clots

Lund University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Blood clots can form in both arteries and veins. However, the reasons behind them differ, as do the consequences and the chances of preventing blood clots. In Sweden, almost half of all cases of venous thrombosis have a genetic explanation. A team of researchers from Lund University in Sweden has now discovered three gene variants that increase the risk of blood clots in the leg by up to 180 percent.

Journal: Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis
Funder: ALF funding from Region Skåne, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Swedish Research Council

5-Jun-2025

Electronic ink for room-temperature printing of high-resolution, variable-stiffness electronics developed by KAIST research team

The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A team of researchers from KAIST and Seoul National University has developed a groundbreaking electronic ink that enables room-temperature printing of variable-stiffness circuits capable of switching between rigid and soft modes.

Journal: Science Advances
Funder: National Research Foundation of Korea

5-Jun-2025

A new method for studying mechanical proteins and their involvement in muscular disorders

Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Scientists at the CNIC have developed an innovative method for analyzing the mechanical function of proteins through controlled cleavage.

Journal: Nature Biomedical Engineering
Funder: European Research Council, European Molecular Biology Organization

5-Jun-2025

Talking therapy could be effective treatment for stroke survivors

University College London
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Stroke survivors with depression or anxiety who attend talking therapy sessions are more likely to recover from their psychological symptoms, finds a new study by UCL researchers.

Journal: Nature Mental Health

5-Jun-2025

Surrey teens’ path to healthier lives littered with barriers, finds study

University of Surrey
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Even in seemingly affluent counties such as Surrey, teens are unable to access healthy lifestyles due to poverty, geographical inequalities, discrimination and mental health challenges, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. The research, published in the journal Nutrients, looked into the experiences of youth workers and captured the voices of young people, finding that, while teenagers understand the importance of good food and exercise, they face a daily struggle against factors often beyond their control.

Journal: Journal of Nutrients