A new view on 300 million years of brain evolution
In a new study published in Science, a Belgian research team explores how genetic switches controlling gene activity define brain cell types across species. They trained deep learning models on…
Temperature consistently acts as a key factor driving increased dengue fever incidence across all regions. In contrast, rainfall had location-dependent effects: it increased dengue incidence in the eastern regions and reduced incidence in the western regions.
Unraveling the complex role of climate in dengue dynamics
The research team led by KIM Jae Kyoung, Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at KAIST and Chief Investigator of the Biomedical Mathematics Group at the Institute for Basic…
A predatory protist selected and sorted (separated from all other free-living creatures and particles) at sea using patterns of how laser light scatters from the cell and fluorescence staining. Credit: Camille Poirier and David Needham, Worden Lab
Symbiotic bacteria ride along with marine cells in ocean’s upper layer
Just as the human body serves as a habitat for bacteria and other microbes, diverse, tiny organisms known as protists host their own microbiomes. In new research published this week,…
Chick embryo after experimental manipulation
Birds have developed complex brains independently from mammals
The pallium is the brain region where the neocortex forms in mammals, the part responsible for cognitive and complex functions that most distinguishes humans from other species. The pallium has traditionally been considered a…
Could peripheral neuropathy be stopped before it starts?
An increase in high-fat, high-fructose foods in people’s diets has contributed to a dramatic increase in type 2 diabetes. This, in turn, has led to an increase in peripheral neuropathy…
Pose tracking software and computational tools were used to break down the complex choreography of interacting flies.
How fruit flies flit between courtship and aggression to fight for mates
For fruit flies, finding the right mate is all about the right song. Now, research shows that male flies don’t just try to impress their valentine by serenading her with…
Comprehensive global study shows pesticides are major contributor to biodiversity crisis
Pesticides are causing overwhelming negative effects on hundreds of species of microbes, fungi, plants, insects, fish, birds and mammals that they are not intended to harm – and globally their…
Fungus ‘hacks’ natural immune system causing neurodegeneration in fruit flies
A fungal infection has been shown to trigger a fruit fly’s own immune system to destroy brain cells leading to signs of neurodegeneration, a new study has found. The…
YOLO-Behavior: A new and faster way to extract animal behaviors from video
Collecting video data is the long-established way biologists collect data to measure the behaviour of animals and humans. Videos might be taken of human subjects sitting in front of a…
This new tool measures how individual phytoplankton cells are using energy.
A new system to study phytoplankton: Crucial species for planet Earth
Phytoplankton, tiny plant-like organisms in the ocean, are incredibly important for life on Earth. They're a major food source for many sea creatures and produce almost half the oxygen we…
Dr Oriol Dols and Esther Álvarez-Sánchez, researchers in the Neurobiology of Dementias group and Memory Unit at IR Sant Pau
IR Sant Pau study reveals immune system’s crucial role in ALS at cellular level
A team of researchers from the Sant Pau Research Institute (IR Sant Pau) has published a study in the Journal of Neuroinflammation that, for the first time, examines in depth…
This new platform integrates computational design and directed evolution to develop new antibodies, which are screened for their ability to bind to toxic aggregates that form in diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
Designing antivirals for shape-shifting viruses
Viruses, like those that cause COVID-19 or HIV, are formidable opponents once they invade our bodies. Antiviral treatments strive to block a virus or halt its replication. However, viruses are…
This new platform integrates computational design and directed evolution to develop new antibodies, which are screened for their ability to bind to toxic aggregates that form in diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
New antibody discovery platform can inform Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
In diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, specific proteins misfold and clump together, forming toxic aggregates that damage brain cells. The process of proteins spontaneously clumping is called protein aggregation and…
Illustration of the mechanics of interface flexibility in DNA networks © PBL EPFL
Scientists discover mechanism driving molecular network formation
Covalent bonding is a widely understood phenomenon that joins the atoms of a molecule by a shared electron pair. But in nature, patterns of molecules can also be connected through…
New ACS Study Finds Menthol Flavored Cigarette Smoking Increases Mortality Risk vs. Non-Menthol Cigarettes
New ACS study finds menthol flavored cigarette smoking increases mortality risk vs. non-menthol cigarettes
In a large, nationwide study led by the American Cancer Society (ACS), researchers found mortality risks for smoking menthol cigarettes were higher than non-menthol cigarettes for death from any cause…
Cone snail toxin (Conkunitzin-S1, shown in orange) interacting with a fish potassium channel (shown in blue).
Cone snail toxin inspires new method for studying molecular interactions
When scientists develop new molecules—whether for the purposes of agriculture, species control, or life-savings drugs—it’s important to know exactly what its targets are. Thoroughly understanding a molecule's interactions, both intended…
Critical gaps in research hinder breast cancer screening for Black women
Black women in the UK face a disproportionately higher risk of dying from breast cancer, often diagnosed at later stages with more aggressive forms of the disease. This disparity is…
The Chinese Pangolin is one of two species that researchers have now provided high-quality, nearly gapless genome sequences and analyzed these for information to aid in conservation of these animals. The Chinese Pangolin and the Malayan Pangolin, also studied here, are listed as critically endangered on the Red List of the IUCN.
World Pangolin Day celebrated with new genomes to aid the world’s most trafficked animal
Pangolins are unique as they are the only mammal to be covered in scales. Even though they are scaly, photos of them are typically met with “awwws” from the viewers…
Ye Zheng, Ph.D.
Scientists find new biomarker that predicts cancer aggressiveness
Using a new technology and computational method, researchers from Fred Hutch Cancer Center and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have uncovered a biomarker capable of accurately predicting…
Reduced sialic acid levels help anemonefish avoid stings from their sea anemone hosts.
Marine mystery solved: How anemonefish avoid stings from their sea anemone hosts
The clownfish-anemone living arrangement is one of the most widely recognized examples of symbiosis. Researchers have made a breakthrough in understanding how anemonefish can live safely among sea anemones without…
A new switch for the cell therapies of the future
The body regulates its metabolism precisely and continuously, with specialised cells in the pancreas constantly monitoring the amount of sugar in the blood, for example. When this blood sugar level…
Research suggests comprehensive CT scans may help identify atherosclerosis among lung cancer patients
Several cardiovascular risk factors, such as advanced age and smoking history, are prevalent among lung cancer patients at the time of the diagnosis and increase their risk of future heart…
New study adds to evidence of stroke and heart attack risk with some hormonal contraceptives
Certain hormonal contraceptives are associated with a higher stroke and heart attack risk, finds a large study from Denmark in The BMJ today that draws on prescription records to give more precise…
Study shows lung cancer patients are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease and comprehensive assessments could improve survival outcomes
Lung cancer cells can go ‘off grid’
Researchers from the Francis Crick Institute have found that some particularly aggressive lung cancer cells can develop their own electric network, like that seen in the body’s nervous system. This…
Scientists discover new gene-to-gene interaction increasing risk of alopecia
Scientists have discovered an interaction between genes that increases the risk of developing a type of alopecia. In a new JAMA Dermatology study, scientists at King’s College London found that…
UCLA Health researchers say these signals can serve as critical biomarker to detect patients with high seizure risk
New perspectives for personalized therapy of brain tumors
Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and ShanghaiTech University have developed an innovative method for growing brain tumors of individual patients in the laboratory that mimic the original…
A diabetes, heart failure, and kidney disease medication is the first of its kind to significantly reduce both heart attacks and strokes
Sotagliflozin, a drug recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat type 2 diabetes and kidney disease with additional cardiovascular risk factors, can significantly reduce heart attack and…
UCLA Health researchers say these signals can serve as critical biomarker to detect patients with high seizure risk
New perspectives for personalized therapy of brain tumors
Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and ShanghaiTech University have developed an innovative method for growing brain tumors of individual patients in the laboratory that mimic the original…
UCLA Health researchers say these signals can serve as critical biomarker to detect patients with high seizure risk
Brain rhythms can predict seizure risk of Alzheimer’s disease patients, study finds
A UCLA Health research team has identified changes in brain rhythms that indicate seizure activity in Alzheimer’s patients. The findings, published in Brain Communications, build on UCLA neurologist and senior…
Jared Fischer, Ph.D., and Jose Luis Montoya Mira, Ph.D., cancer researchers at Oregon Health & Science University, have developed PAC-MANN, a test that uses a small blood sample to detect changes in protease activity, a key indicator of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), the most common and deadliest form of pancreatic cancer. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)
New blood test identifies hard-to-detect pancreatic cancer with 85% accuracy
A new blood test could help doctors detect pancreatic cancer earlier, potentially improving survival rates for one of the deadliest cancers. Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have developed…
Targeting cardiomyocyte steatosis cures heart failure:
A simple supplement improves survival in patients with a new type of heart disease
Heart transplant is a scary and serious surgery with high cost, but for patients with heart failure it can be the only option for cure. Now, however, a multi-institutional research…
Childhood cancer
Key facts Each year, an estimated 400 000 children and adolescents of 0–19 years old develop cancer (1). The most common types of childhood cancer include leukemias, brain tumours, lymphomas, and…
What you need to know about Trans fats
Key facts Trans fat, or trans-fatty acids (TFA), are unsaturated fatty acids that come from either industrial or natural sources. More than 278 000 deaths each year globally can be…
Family planning/contraception methods
Key facts Among the 1.9 billion women of reproductive age group (15–49 years) worldwide in 2021, 1.1 billion have a need for family planning; of these, 874 million are…
PRESIDENT RUTO URGES SUDAN WARRING PARTIES TO EMBRACE DIALOGUE
President William Ruto has urged warring parties in the Sudan conflict to engage in genuine and inclusive dialogue to achieve sustainable peace. The President pointed out that a political crisis…
A new switch for the cell therapies of the future
The body regulates its metabolism precisely and continuously, with specialised cells in the pancreas constantly monitoring the amount of sugar in the blood, for example. When this blood sugar level…
New ACS Study Finds Menthol Flavored Cigarette Smoking Increases Mortality Risk vs. Non-Menthol Cigarettes
New ACS study finds menthol flavored cigarette smoking increases mortality risk vs. non-menthol cigarettes
In a large, nationwide study led by the American Cancer Society (ACS), researchers found mortality risks for smoking menthol cigarettes were higher than non-menthol cigarettes for death from any cause…
Study shows lung cancer patients are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease and comprehensive assessments could improve survival outcomes
Research suggests comprehensive CT scans may help identify atherosclerosis among lung cancer patients
Several cardiovascular risk factors, such as advanced age and smoking history, are prevalent among lung cancer patients at the time of the diagnosis and increase their risk of future heart…
Jane Lombard, MD, medical director of the Women’s Heart Center at El Camino Health
Survey: Women prefer female doctors, but finding one for heart health can be difficult
yAccording to the U.S. Physician Workforce Data Dashboard, only about 17% of cardiologists are women, ranking as one of the lowest specialties among female physicians, yet heart disease remains the…
Ketamine for mental health should only be provided by trained professionals
The anesthetic ketamine is being hailed as a breakthrough therapy for people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), treatment-resistant depression and other mood disorders. But the drug does have side effects…
It’s been theorized that ketamine works by blocking a brain receptor called GluN1-2B-2D. Here, we see one of the many ways the drug’s chemical molecules (yellow) can bind to a specific part (the gray web) of the brain receptor.
Ketamine: From club drug to antidepressant?
Ketamine has received a Hollywood makeover. It used to be known as a rave drug (street name special K) and cat anesthetic. However, in recent years, some doctors have prescribed…
It’s been theorized that ketamine works by blocking a brain receptor called GluN1-2B-2D. Here, we see one of the many ways the drug’s chemical molecules (yellow) can bind to a specific part (the gray web) of the brain receptor.
Ketamine: From club drug to antidepressant?
Ketamine has received a Hollywood makeover. It used to be known as a rave drug (street name special K) and cat anesthetic. However, in recent years, some doctors have prescribed…
UBC associate professor of cellular and physiological sciences Dr. Mark Cembrowski (left) and PhD student Adrienne Kinman observe ovoid cells active in the hippocampus of a mouse.
Meet the newly discovered brain cell that allows you to remember objects
Take a look around your home and you’ll find yourself surrounded by familiar comforts—photos of family and friends on the wall, well-worn sneakers by the door, a shelf adorned with…
Rates of ADHD remain high into adulthood among patients with autism
In a large study of more than 3.5 million adults, researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Drexel University and George Washington University (GWU) found that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder…
Prioritise vaccine boosters for vulnerable immunocompromised patients and prevent emergence of new COVID variants, say scientists
Vaccinations alone may not be enough to protect people with compromised immune systems from infection, even if the vaccine has generated the production of antibodies, new research from the University…
UCLA Health researchers say these signals can serve as critical biomarker to detect patients with high seizure risk
Brain bleeds increase the risk of dementia
Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have found that intracranial hemorrhages, or "brain bleeds" caused by a ruptured blood vessel in the brain, double a person’s risk of developing dementia later in…
Stressful childhood experiences accelerate brain aging
Stressful or traumatic experiences in childhood have been shown to negatively impact an individual’s health as an adult. Those affected face an increased risk of illness and often suffer from…
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New approach identifies reproducible VOCs for lung cancer diagnosis
A research team led by Prof. CHU Yannan from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has developed a multi-medium approach (MMA) to identify reproducible…
Katarina Glise Sandblad, Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg.
Blood thinner side effects diminish over time
Blood thinners prescribed after blood clots in leg or lung initially increase the risk of bleeding, especially in women and elderly. But over time, this risk decreases and gender and…
Generating CoQ10 rice lines by genome editing
Chinese scientists develop CoQ10-producing rice with gene editing
A team of Chinese scientists has used targeted gene editing to develop rice that produces coenzyme CoQ10 (CoQ10), a vital compound for human health. Led by Prof. CHEN Xiaoya from…
A gut-on-a-chip incorporating human faecal samples and peristalsis predicts responses to immune checkpoint inhibitors for melanoma
Immunotherapy against melanoma: efficacy can be predicted with a chip
A team of researchers from the European Institute of Oncology and the Politecnico di Milano, coordinated by Luigi Nezi, Team Leader of the Department of Experimental Oncology, European Institute of…
Stalled microbiomes: Dartmouth-led study reveals that cystic fibrosis disrupts early gut development in infants
Stalled Microbiomes: Dartmouth-led Study Reveals That Cystic Fibrosis Disrupts Early Gut Development in Infants Findings from a new Dartmouth-led study, published in the journal mBio, highlight key differences in the gut…
Simple treatment can save lives for men with a common chromosomal disorder
More than half of all men with Klinefelter syndrome (KS) are unaware that they have the condition. Among those who do receive a diagnosis, only about half get the treatment…
Postpartum depression discovery opens door to blood test, earlier treatment
New postpartum depression research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and Weill Cornell Medicine could lead to a blood test to identify women at risk and possibly even…
Research shows blood test may provide personalized dietary therapy for patients with irritable bowel syndrome
Michigan Medicine and Cleveland Clinic researchers have found that patients with irritable bowel syndrome were more likely to experience less abdominal pain if they followed a diet guided by the…
Suzie, cider and student: Susie and her dog Cider who have been long-term Palouse Paws handlers.
Regular access to therapy dogs boosts first-year students’ mental health
College students who spent a little bit of free time each week interacting with therapy dogs on campus during their first semester experienced fewer signs of stress and depression than…
New research has revealed evidence suggesting British American Tobacco Kenya (BATK) may have avoided or evaded up to $28 million in profit taxes in Kenya
New report reveals potential $28 million tax discrepancy involving British American Tobacco in Kenya
New research has revealed evidence suggesting British American Tobacco Kenya (BATK) may have avoided or evaded up to $28 million in profit taxes in Kenya. The analysis, written by The…
Quasar Padiath, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., professor and chair of the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health Department of Human Genetics
Gene ‘silencer’ in junk DNA prevents fatal neurological disease
A team led by University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health geneticists has shown, for the first time, that a gene “silencer” that resides in junk DNA is directly sparing…
Insights from an international team include identification of beneficial bacteria that thwart disease
Disordered eating and certain foods linked to higher risk for urinary incontinence in middle-aged women
According to a recent study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, eating behaviour is associated with symptoms of pelvic floor disorders in middle-aged women. For example, higher consumption of highly…
James Antoon, MD, PhD, MPH, assistant professor of Pediatrics at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
Neurologic complications of flu nearly 50 times greater for children with underlying neurologic conditions
Many clinicians do not consider neurologic complications of the flu when discussing vaccination or treatment of influenza with families. A recent study that explored the neurologic impact of flu…
Reduced prediabetes in people who ate broccoli compound
The chemical compound sulforaphane found in broccoli sprouts can be linked to improved blood sugar levels in prediabetes, a precursor to type 2 diabetes. This has been shown in a…
Curbing the global spread of sexually transmitted diseases
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), hundreds of millions of new cases of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are reported worldwide each year. Many infections go undiagnosed due to…
Air pollution levels may be higher inside your home than outside
People may be exposed to unhealthy levels of airborne pollutants inside their homes, even if the outdoor air quality is good, a new study reveals. Researchers at the University of…
Experimental scientist Ilknur Özen and clinical scientist Niklas Marklund, professor at Lund University and neurosurgical consultant at Skåne University hospital.
Cracking the Alzheimer’s code: how brain trauma triggers disease
An increased risk of dementia among individuals exposed to brain trauma, traumatic brain injury, has been known for almost a century. Still, we know very little about the molecular causes…
Type 1 diabetes: Hybrid closed-loop and open-loop systems compared
People with type 1 diabetes require continuous insulin treatment and must regularly measure their glucose levels. With open-loop therapies*, insulin administration is manually controlled, while hybrid closed-loop systems* automatically regulate…
Unveiling children's singing experiences in everyday life and school
Study reveals the multifaceted role of singing in children’s lives
The doctoral dissertation by Analía Capponi-Savolainen explores the singing experiences of 6–7-year-old first-grade children in a culturally diverse school in Finland’s capital region. The dissertation highlights how singing serves as a…
Innovative dual-target drug may lead to new investigational approach for breast cancer patients
Researchers, led by the University of Melbourne’s Professor Laura Mackay, a Laboratory Head and Immunology Theme Leader at the Peter Doherty Institute of Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute), in collaboration…
Loneliness and social isolation were associated with an elevated risk of NAFLD, independent of other important risk factors.
Loneliness and social isolation linked to increased risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, study finds
Loneliness and social isolation have been linked to an elevated risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from Central South University and…
Ahmed Balboula
Discovering a clue to what causes reproductive complications
Our cells constantly receive DNA damage from factors such as ultraviolet rays, irradiations, toxins and chemicals. For women, that can lead to poor egg quality, which in turn can cause…
(a) Effector Tregs (eTregs) most strongly affect CD8-EM cells and B-plasma cells. (b) A closer look reveals eTregs control CD8-EM cells by stopping their division and reducing GzmB while maintaining CD27. (c) Dividing eTregs increase CD98, GLUT1, and CTLA4 proteins, and shows how an anti-CTLA4 antibody affects this process. (d) Reveals a potential biomarker by showing two distinct types of eTregs: one expressing HLA-DR and CCR4, and another expressing CD38 and CCR7 - a pattern seen in severe viral infections. (e) Ranks different Treg types by their suppressive ability, with eTregs being strongest. (f) Demonstrates how the drug Tazemetostat blocks naive Tregs from becoming eTregs during early cell division.
New immune-probing technique could boost treatment discovery
Developing effective treatments and understanding how the mechanism of the immune system have always been challenging for scientists. T cells, which are the frontline warriors in the battle against the…
Extensive study on telemedicine for diabetes and coronary heart disease – Senior author concludes: “The hype around medical apps needs to be put into perspective”
Can telemedicine and exercise apps improve the health of people with type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease? A large study led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) shows…
A new large-scale, global survey has revealed that most people want harmful social media content such as physical threats and defamation to be restricted
Majority support moderation on social media platforms, global survey shows
The global debate on whether and how social media content should be regulated has flared up again in recent months. Citing freedom of expression, the platform operators X and Meta…
Randomized, placebo-controlled trial confirms side effect seen by many doctors and patients
Ozempic shows promise in reducing cravings for alcohol, heavy drinking
The blockbuster drug semaglutide, better known as Ozempic for diabetes and Wegovy for obesity, could also help people cut down on their alcohol intake, according to new USC research. The…
ChatGPT has the potential to improve psychotherapeutic processes
When it comes to comparing responses written by psychotherapists to those written by ChatGPT,the latter are generally rated higher, according to a study published February 12, 2025, in the open-access journal PLOS…
Ukraine war forces planes to take longer routes, raising CO2
Global aviation carbon dioxide emissions increased by 1% in 2023 because planes had to fly longer routes to avoid Russian airspace, according to a new study. After Russia invaded Ukraine…
A new study shows that gut bacteria can influence the molecular pattern of glycosylation – the presence of sugar groups on proteins – in the brain.
Bacteria, brains, and sugar: scientists uncover new connections
Our guts are home to trillions of bacteria, and research over the last few decades has established how essential they are to our physiology – in health and disease. A…
Corrosion-Induced CoCuMW/CF electrode for electroreduction of HMF to BHMF.
Scientists develop corrosion-induced electrodes for biomass upgrading
A research team led by Prof. ZHANG Jian from the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has utilized metal corrosion to…
Researchers investigated the links between depression and physical health conditions.
Depression linked with higher risk of long-term physical health conditions
Adults with a history of depression gain long-term physical conditions around 30% faster than those without, according to research publishing February 13th in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine. Kelly Fleetwood…
Guardian molecule keeps cells on track – new perspectives for the treatment of liver cancer
A guardian molecule ensures that liver cells do not lose their identity. This has been discovered by researchers from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), the Hector Institute für Translational…
New blood test accurately predicts preeclampsia
A new blood test has an 80% accuracy in predicting preterm preeclampsia, according to a study published today, Feb. 12, in the journal Nature Medicine. The condition, which results in over 70,000…
Mayo Clinic researchers and surgeons test virtual reality to calm presurgery jitters
Heart surgery is a serious and invasive medical procedure, and that can be intimidating for a patient. A new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings suggests that virtual reality (VR) can be an effective…
Insights from an international team include identification of beneficial bacteria that thwart disease
Ovarian cancer discovery could turn failed treatment into lifesaver
University of Virginia Cancer Center researchers have explained the failure of immune checkpoint therapy for ovarian cancer by discovering how gut bacteria interfere with the treatment. Doctors may be able…
Tumors can drive thrombosis by releasing chemokines, secreted proteins that can circulate to the lung. This image of a lung sample shows how immune cells called macrophages release small vesicles (green) that attach to platelets (magenta), which can form life-threatening blood clots. Cell nuclei are shown in blue.
A single-dose breakthrough: PfSPZ-LARC vaccines offer transformative protection against malaria
Scientists at Sanaria and Seattle Children’s Research Institute’s Center for Global Infectious Disease Research (CGIDR) have unveiled a groundbreaking malaria vaccine, Sanaria® PfSPZ-LARC2 Vaccine, designed to provide high-level protection with…
A new study shows that postnatal exposure to tobacco smoke alters DNA methylation, which may help explain adverse health effects
How the DNA’s environment shapes smoking-related cancer risk
The study from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, led by Prof. Sheera Adar and her graduate student Elisheva Heilbrun-Katz from The Institute for Medical Research Israel-Canada in the Faculty of…
Could peripheral neuropathy be stopped before it starts?
An increase in high-fat, high-fructose foods in people’s diets has contributed to a dramatic increase in type 2 diabetes. This, in turn, has led to an increase in peripheral neuropathy…
MAGE-4 promotes tumor progression by halting antitumor responses
A study published in Science Advances reveals a novel strategy that allows tumors to evade the body’s immune response critical for their elimination. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and…
Scientists develop novel self-healing electronic skin for health monitoring
Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in wearable health technology by developing a novel self-healing electronic skin (E-Skin) that repairs itself in seconds after damage. This could potentially transform the landscape…
Long-term yogurt consumption tied to decreased incidence of certain types of colorectal cancer
Yogurt, which contains live strains of bacteria, is thought to protect against many types of diseases, with some reports indicating it could reduce risk of colorectal cancer. A new study…
Telehealth may be closing the care gap for people with substance use disorder in rural areas
Recognition of telehealth as an effective strategy for delivering treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) has raised hopes for improving access to this treatment in settings with limited transportation or…
Global study identifies markers for the five clinical stages of Parkinson’s disease
From a study that analyzed brain images of more than 2,500 people with Parkinson’s disease in 20 different countries, scientists were able to identify patterns of neurodegeneration and create metrics…
Vitamin E succinate controls tumor growth and enhances immunotherapy effects
High levels of fat mass and obesity-associated protein (FTO) have been linked to increased tumor growth and resistance to immunotherapy. In a study recently published in PNAS, researchers from the…
Research spotlight: Projecting the impact of funding cuts to the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
This analysis projects the impact of funding cuts to PEPFAR (the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief), a U.S. program whose investments in curbing the global HIV/AIDS epidemic have saved…
Semaglutide shows promise in reducing cravings for alcohol, heavy drinking
The blockbuster drug semaglutide, better known as Ozempic for diabetes and Wegovy for obesity, could also help people cut down on their alcohol intake, according to new research led by…
New study finds lower cardiovascular risk in Type 1 diabetes compared to Type 2 diabetes
A new study published in JSCAI has revealed a lower risk of cardiovascular events for patients with Type 1 diabetes (often called juvenile diabetes) compared to those with Type 2 diabetes. The…
Jared Fischer, Ph.D., and Jose Luis Montoya Mira, Ph.D., cancer researchers at Oregon Health & Science University, have developed PAC-MANN, a test that uses a small blood sample to detect changes in protease activity, a key indicator of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), the most common and deadliest form of pancreatic cancer. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)
New blood test identifies hard-to-detect pancreatic cancer with 85% accuracy
A new blood test could help doctors detect pancreatic cancer earlier, potentially improving survival rates for one of the deadliest cancers. Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have developed…
The complex combination of movements required for this simple scissor gesture is a big step up from the capabilities of previous biohybrid robots.
Biohybrid hand gestures with human muscles
A biohybrid hand which can move objects and do a scissor gesture has been built by a team at the University of Tokyo and Waseda University in Japan. The researchers…
Diabetes can drive the evolution of antibiotic resistance
Antibiotics are powerful, fast-acting medications designed to eradicate bacterial infections. However, in recent years, their dependability has waned as antibiotic resistant bacteria continues to evolve and spread. Staphylococcus aureus is…
Container of peanut butter with a spoon.
Eating gradually increasing doses of store-bought peanut butter enables children with high-threshold allergy to safely consume peanuts
Children with high-threshold peanut allergy who ate gradually larger doses of store-bought peanut butter achieved significantly higher and long-lasting rates of desensitization compared to those who avoided peanuts, according to…
Born to heal: Why babies recover, but adults scar, after heart damage
Newborns with heart complications can rely on their newly developed immune systems to regenerate cardiac tissues, but adults aren’t so lucky. After a heart attack, most adults struggle to regenerate…
Container of peanut butter with a spoon.
Therapy helps peanut-allergic kids tolerate tablespoons of peanut butter
Eating gradually increasing doses of store-bought, home-measured peanut butter for about 18 months enabled 100% of children with peanut allergy who initially could tolerate the equivalent of at least half…