Nerves electrify stomach cancer, sparking growth and spread

Nerves electrify stomach cancer, sparking growth and spread

    20 Feb 2025

Researchers have discovered that stomach cancers make electrical connections with nearby sensory nerves and...

‘Healthy’ vitamin B12 levels not enough to ward off neuro decline

‘Healthy’ vitamin B12 levels not enough to ward off neuro decline

    19 Feb 2025

Meeting the minimum requirement for vitamin B12, needed to make DNA, red blood cells...

Radiation plus combination immunotherapy may help preserve bladder in some patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer

Radiation plus combination immunotherapy may help preserve bladder in some patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer

    19 Feb 2025

The standard of care for localized MIBC is radical cystectomy, the removal of the...

Air inside your home may be more polluted than outside due to everyday chemical products

Air inside your home may be more polluted than outside due to everyday chemical products

    18 Feb 2025

When you walk through a pine forest, the crisp, fresh scent is one of...

Sweet taste receptors in the heart: A new pathway for cardiac regulation

Sweet taste receptors in the heart: A new pathway for cardiac regulation

    18 Feb 2025

In a surprising discovery, scientists have found that the heart possesses “sweet taste” receptors,...

An enzyme to disarm tumors

An enzyme to disarm tumors

    17 Feb 2025

When a tumour develops, it creates a structure around itself called the tumour stroma,...

Gene therapy for rare epilepsy shows promise in mice

Gene therapy for rare epilepsy shows promise in mice

    17 Feb 2025

Dravet syndrome and other developmental epileptic encephalopathies are rare but devastating conditions that cause...

Fungus ‘hacks’ natural immune system causing neurodegeneration in fruit flies

Fungus ‘hacks’ natural immune system causing neurodegeneration in fruit flies

    16 Feb 2025

A fungal infection has been shown to trigger a fruit fly’s own immune system...

Jacket uses AI to keep you comfortable

Jacket uses AI to keep you comfortable

    16 Feb 2025

Electronic textiles, such as heating pads and electric blankets, can keep the wearer warm...

Brake pad emissions can be more toxic than diesel exhaust

Brake pad emissions can be more toxic than diesel exhaust

    15 Feb 2025

A study by the University of Southampton (UK) has found microscopic particles emitted from...

Mouse study finds impaired cell development: Intermittent fasting could be unsafe for teenagers

Mouse study finds impaired cell development: Intermittent fasting could be unsafe for teenagers

    15 Feb 2025

A recent study reveals that age plays a significant role in the outcomes of...

Biohybrid hand gestures with human muscles

Biohybrid hand gestures with human muscles

    14 Feb 2025

A biohybrid hand which can move objects and do a scissor gesture has been...

Dessert stomach emerges in the brain

Dessert stomach emerges in the brain

    14 Feb 2025

To find the cause of the “dessert stomach,” the researchers investigated the reaction of...

Stronger, safer, smarter: Pioneering Zinc-based dissolvable implants for bone repair

Stronger, safer, smarter: Pioneering Zinc-based dissolvable implants for bone repair

    13 Feb 2025

Monash research could transform how broken bones are treated, with the development of a...

Long-term yogurt consumption tied to decreased incidence of certain types of colorectal cancer

Long-term yogurt consumption tied to decreased incidence of certain types of colorectal cancer

    13 Feb 2025

Yogurt, which contains live strains of bacteria, is thought to protect against many types...

As more Americans work later in life, poll shows positive health impacts, especially for those over 65

As more Americans work later in life, poll shows positive health impacts, especially for those over 65

    12 Feb 2025

Having a job — whether it’s working for someone else or being their own...

New smart sensor takes the pain out of wound monitoring

New smart sensor takes the pain out of wound monitoring

    12 Feb 2025

A major challenge in self-powered wearable sensors for health care monitoring is distinguishing different...

Born too late? Climate change may be delaying births

Born too late? Climate change may be delaying births

    11 Feb 2025

New Curtin University research has found exposure to outdoor air pollution and extreme temperatures...

New treatment may offer quick cure for common cause of high blood pressure

New treatment may offer quick cure for common cause of high blood pressure

    11 Feb 2025

Doctors at Queen Mary University of London, Barts Health NHS Trust, and University College...

From muscle to memory: New research uses clues from the body to understand signaling in the brain

From muscle to memory: New research uses clues from the body to understand signaling in the brain

    10 Feb 2025

Our biceps and our brain cells may have more in common than previously thought....

Pregnancy complications linked to cardiovascular disease in the family

Pregnancy complications linked to cardiovascular disease in the family

    10 Feb 2025

Women who have experienced pregnancy complications have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Now,...

Co-located cell types help drive aggressive brain tumors

Co-located cell types help drive aggressive brain tumors

    09 Feb 2025

A type of aggressive, treatment-resistant brain tumor has a distinct population of immune cells...

Mitochondria may hold the key to curing diabetes

Mitochondria may hold the key to curing diabetes

    09 Feb 2025

Mitochondria are essential for generating energy that fuels cells and helps them function. Mitochondrial...

Potential new pathway to fight viruses

Potential new pathway to fight viruses

    08 Feb 2025

Five years removed from the COVID-19 outbreak, scientists around the world are still studying...

Clot-busting meds may be effective up to 24 hours after initial stroke symptoms

Clot-busting meds may be effective up to 24 hours after initial stroke symptoms

    08 Feb 2025

The clot-dissolving medication, alteplase, improved stroke patients’ recovery by more than 50% when given...

Researchers achieve total synthesis of ibogaine

Researchers achieve total synthesis of ibogaine

    07 Feb 2025

Ibogaine — a psychoactive plant derivative — has attracted attention for its anti-addictive and...

Scientists discover brain mechanism that helps us overcome fear

Scientists discover brain mechanism that helps us overcome fear

    07 Feb 2025

Researchers at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre (SWC) at UCL have unveiled the precise brain...

Researchers find improved method for treating rare, aggressive, pregnancy-related cancer

Researchers find improved method for treating rare, aggressive, pregnancy-related cancer

    06 Feb 2025

A new drug delivery system shows promise for treating a rare, aggressive form of...

Spinal cord stimulation restores neural function, targets key feature of progressive neurodegenerative disease

Spinal cord stimulation restores neural function, targets key feature of progressive neurodegenerative disease

    06 Feb 2025

A new drug-free, minimally invasive intervention targets the root cause of progressive loss of...

Pickleball program boosts health and wellness for cancer survivors

Pickleball program boosts health and wellness for cancer survivors

    05 Feb 2025

A new community-based pickleball program called Project Rally is helping cancer survivors improve their...

Maternal stress during pregnancy could leave traces in the placenta that could affect the baby’s development

Maternal stress during pregnancy could leave traces in the placenta that could affect the baby’s development

    05 Feb 2025

Maternal stress could leave epigenetic imprints on genes in the placenta associated with cortisol...

Self-assembling cerebral blood vessels: A breakthrough in Alzheimer’s treatment

Self-assembling cerebral blood vessels: A breakthrough in Alzheimer’s treatment

    04 Feb 2025

A 3D model accurately mimicking the Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) in a laboratory environment has...

Slow traffic, fast food: Study links road delays with unhealthy eating

Slow traffic, fast food: Study links road delays with unhealthy eating

    04 Feb 2025

Ever notice how much more tempting it is to pick up fast food for...

The big chill: Is cold-water immersion good for our health?

The big chill: Is cold-water immersion good for our health?

    03 Feb 2025

From early ocean dips to ice-cold polar plunges, cold-water immersion is increasingly popular among...

Researchers identify protective properties of amniotic fluid

Researchers identify protective properties of amniotic fluid

    03 Feb 2025

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have made new discoveries about amniotic fluid,...

This delicate nanoflower is downright deadly to bacteria

This delicate nanoflower is downright deadly to bacteria

    02 Feb 2025

A carnation-like nanostructure could someday be used in bandages to promote wound healing. Researchers...

New research unlocks key to long-lasting immune response in cancer and chronic diseases

New research unlocks key to long-lasting immune response in cancer and chronic diseases

    02 Feb 2025

Prolonged illnesses like cancer and chronic infections often leave the immune system in a...

With generative AI, chemists quickly calculate 3D genomic structures

With generative AI, chemists quickly calculate 3D genomic structures

    01 Feb 2025

Every cell in your body contains the same genetic sequence, yet each cell expresses...

Sound is a primary issue in the lives of skateboarders, study shows

Sound is a primary issue in the lives of skateboarders, study shows

    01 Feb 2025

Sound plays a significant and often poignant part of skateboarders’ relationship with their sport,...

Regular dental flossing may lower risk of stroke from blood clots, irregular heartbeats

Regular dental flossing may lower risk of stroke from blood clots, irregular heartbeats

    31 Jan 2025

Flossing your teeth at least once a week may be linked to a lower...

Freshwater alga could be the next superfood that feeds the world

Freshwater alga could be the next superfood that feeds the world

    31 Jan 2025

A green alga that grows in lakes and rivers could be the next ‘superfood’...

The benefits of speaking multiple languages

The benefits of speaking multiple languages

    30 Jan 2025

Encouraging bilingualism at home can have many cognitive benefits, which may be particularly helpful...

Scientists ‘mimic real biological processes’ using synthetic neurons

Scientists ‘mimic real biological processes’ using synthetic neurons

    30 Jan 2025

Artificially engineered biological processes, such as perception systems, remain an elusive target for organic...

People with schizophrenia have an altered ability to visually perceive contrast

People with schizophrenia have an altered ability to visually perceive contrast

    29 Jan 2025

Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder that affects around 1% of the world’s population....

Individual cells can be connected to plastic electrodes

Individual cells can be connected to plastic electrodes

    29 Jan 2025

Researchers at Linköping University have succeeded in creating a close connection between individual cells...

Transforming longevity research: AI paves the way for personalized treatments in aging science

Transforming longevity research: AI paves the way for personalized treatments in aging science

    28 Jan 2025

A collaborative study between researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National...

Some proteins find their ‘soulmate’ at birth

Some proteins find their ‘soulmate’ at birth

    28 Jan 2025

A study by UNIGE and the Weizmann Institute reveals how certain proteins assemble as...

A therapeutic HPV vaccine could eliminate precancerous cervical lesions

A therapeutic HPV vaccine could eliminate precancerous cervical lesions

    27 Jan 2025

A therapeutic vaccine targeting human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV16) induced regression in high-grade precancerous...

Sepsis, or death by lethal message

Sepsis, or death by lethal message

    27 Jan 2025

Like a poison pen, dying cells prick their neighbors with a lethal message. This...

Study unveils key immune cells found to boost cancer treatment success in acute myeloid leukemia

Study unveils key immune cells found to boost cancer treatment success in acute myeloid leukemia

    26 Jan 2025

A research team from Columbia Engineering and the Irving Institute for Cancer Dynamics made...

Combination of dual-targeted therapies and chemotherapy shows high response rates in BRAF-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer

Combination of dual-targeted therapies and chemotherapy shows high response rates in BRAF-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer

    26 Jan 2025

Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) harboring BRAF V600E mutations benefitted from first-line treatment...

VR subway experiment highlights role of sound in disrupting balance for people with inner ear disorder

VR subway experiment highlights role of sound in disrupting balance for people with inner ear disorder

    25 Jan 2025

The vestibular system is a network of organs in the inner ears that detects...

Scientists design peptides to enhance drug efficacy

Scientists design peptides to enhance drug efficacy

    25 Jan 2025

A team of scientists has developed a groundbreaking approach using specially designed peptides to...

New combination immunotherapy for melanoma and breast cancer

New combination immunotherapy for melanoma and breast cancer

    24 Jan 2025

A research team at the Medical University of Vienna led by Maria Sibilia has...

Artificial intelligence in biomedicine: A key to analyzing millions of individual cells

Artificial intelligence in biomedicine: A key to analyzing millions of individual cells

    24 Jan 2025

In recent years, researchers have made considerable progress with single-cell technology. This makes it...

T cells rise up to fight infections in the gut

T cells rise up to fight infections in the gut

    23 Jan 2025

Your gut is a battleground. The cells that line your small intestine have to...

Exposure to stress during early pregnancy affects offspring into adulthood

Exposure to stress during early pregnancy affects offspring into adulthood

    23 Jan 2025

Maternal stress hormone levels during early pregnancy can have a lasting effect on the...

Can DNA-nanoparticle motors get up to speed with motor proteins?

Can DNA-nanoparticle motors get up to speed with motor proteins?

    22 Jan 2025

DNA-nanoparticle motors are exactly as they sound: tiny artificial motors that use the structures...

Shorter, smarter, safer: Short-course antibiotics can revolutionize healthcare

Shorter, smarter, safer: Short-course antibiotics can revolutionize healthcare

    22 Jan 2025

Antibiotic overuse is a key driver in the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a...

Inflammation may explain stomach problems in psoriasis sufferers

Inflammation may explain stomach problems in psoriasis sufferers

    21 Jan 2025

People with the skin condition psoriasis often have invisible inflammation in the small intestine...

Violence on TV: What happens to children who watch?

Violence on TV: What happens to children who watch?

    21 Jan 2025

Results of new study led by Linda Pagani, Professor at the Université de Montreal’s...

Extreme rain heightens E. coli risks for communities of color in Texas

Extreme rain heightens E. coli risks for communities of color in Texas

    20 Jan 2025

Nobody wants to share a day on the water with E. coli. The bacteria...

Immune complex shaves stem cells to protect against cancer

Immune complex shaves stem cells to protect against cancer

    20 Jan 2025

A group of immune proteins called the inflammasome can help prevent blood stem cells...

Insights into how populations conform or go against the crowd

Insights into how populations conform or go against the crowd

    19 Jan 2025

Cultural traits — the information, beliefs, behaviors, customs, and practices that shape the character...

‘Ding-dong:’ A study finds specific neurons with an immune doorbell

‘Ding-dong:’ A study finds specific neurons with an immune doorbell

    19 Jan 2025

FAU neuroscientists have identified that the receptor IL-1R1 plays a critical role in enabling...

In the Northeast, 50% of adult ticks carry Lyme disease carrying bacteria

In the Northeast, 50% of adult ticks carry Lyme disease carrying bacteria

    18 Jan 2025

Across most of the Northeast, getting bitten by a blacklegged tick — also called...

Astronomers capture unprecedented view of supermassive black hole in action

Astronomers capture unprecedented view of supermassive black hole in action

    18 Jan 2025

Active galactic nuclei are supermassive black holes at the center of certain galaxies. As...

Fine-tuned brain-computer interface makes prosthetic limbs feel more real

Fine-tuned brain-computer interface makes prosthetic limbs feel more real

    17 Jan 2025

You can probably complete an amazing number of tasks with your hands without looking...

Child undernutrition may be contributing to global measles outbreaks, researchers find

Child undernutrition may be contributing to global measles outbreaks, researchers find

    17 Jan 2025

Amid a global surge in measles cases, new research suggests that undernutrition may be...

Is eating more red meat bad for your brain?

Is eating more red meat bad for your brain?

    16 Jan 2025

People who eat more red meat, especially processed red meat like bacon, sausage and...

Researchers identify three psychological profiles that could determine the evolution of mental, cognitive and brain health in aging

Researchers identify three psychological profiles that could determine the evolution of mental, cognitive and brain health in aging

    16 Jan 2025

An international study published in the journal Nature Mental Health has identified three psychological...

Putting a lid on excess cholesterol to halt bladder cancer cell growth

Putting a lid on excess cholesterol to halt bladder cancer cell growth

    15 Jan 2025

Like all cancers, bladder cancer develops when abnormal cells start to multiply out of...

Saliva activates coagulation in persons with hemophilia A

Saliva activates coagulation in persons with hemophilia A

    15 Jan 2025

A recent study led by MedUni Vienna provides new insights into the mechanisms of...

New study identifies how blood vessel dysfunction can worsen chronic disease

New study identifies how blood vessel dysfunction can worsen chronic disease

    14 Jan 2025

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have uncovered how specialized cells surrounding small...

DNA nanorobots can alter artificial cells

DNA nanorobots can alter artificial cells

    14 Jan 2025

Scientists at the University of Stuttgart have succeeded in controlling the structure and function...

Dementia with Lewy bodies has been difficult to diagnose early, but comprehensive cognitive testing could change that

Dementia with Lewy bodies has been difficult to diagnose early, but comprehensive cognitive testing could change that

    13 Jan 2025

Cognitive profiles for early diagnosis of Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) have been outlined...

Dangerous bacterial biofilms have a natural enemy

Dangerous bacterial biofilms have a natural enemy

    13 Jan 2025

If your teeth have ever felt fuzzy after skipping a brushing, you’ve encountered biofilm...

Lower access to air conditioning may increase need for emergency care for wildfire smoke exposure

Lower access to air conditioning may increase need for emergency care for wildfire smoke exposure

    12 Jan 2025

As Los Angeles County battles the most destructive wildfires in its history, a new...

Feeding your good gut bacteria through fiber in diet may boost body against infections

Feeding your good gut bacteria through fiber in diet may boost body against infections

    12 Jan 2025

The group of bacteria called Enterobacteriaceae, including Klebsiella pneumoniae, Shigella, E.coli and others, is...

Self-destructing vaccine offers enhanced protection against tuberculosis in monkeys

Self-destructing vaccine offers enhanced protection against tuberculosis in monkeys

    11 Jan 2025

A self-destructing vaccine administered intravenously provides additional safety and protection against tuberculosis (TB) in...

T cells’ capability to fully prevent acute viral infections opens new avenues for vaccine development

T cells’ capability to fully prevent acute viral infections opens new avenues for vaccine development

    11 Jan 2025

Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School and the Singapore General Hospital have discovered that T...

Researchers find betrayal doesn’t necessarily make someone less trustworthy if we benefit

Researchers find betrayal doesn’t necessarily make someone less trustworthy if we benefit

    10 Jan 2025

Imagine this scenario: Two people cheat on their partners with each other and then...

Science behind genetic testing for identifying risk of opioid misuse remains unproven

Science behind genetic testing for identifying risk of opioid misuse remains unproven

    10 Jan 2025

Opioid misuse and specifically opioid use disorder (OUD), continues to represent a significant U.S....

A new era in genetic engineering

A new era in genetic engineering

    09 Jan 2025

Influential inventions often combine existing tools in new ways. The iPhone, for instance, amalgamated...

Researchers unravel a novel mechanism regulating gene expression in the brain that could guide solutions to circadian and other disorders

Researchers unravel a novel mechanism regulating gene expression in the brain that could guide solutions to circadian and other disorders

    09 Jan 2025

A collaborative effort between Mount Sinai and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has shed...

Ketamine use on the rise in U.S. adults; new trends emerge

Ketamine use on the rise in U.S. adults; new trends emerge

    08 Jan 2025

A recent study analyzing data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health...

Your work habits may be threatening your sleep

Your work habits may be threatening your sleep

    08 Jan 2025

People whose jobs are highly sedentary — an estimated 80% of the modern workforce...

Study finds chemotherapy antidote could improve recovery after chemotherapy-induced kidney toxicity

Study finds chemotherapy antidote could improve recovery after chemotherapy-induced kidney toxicity

    07 Jan 2025

An FDA-approved medication called glucarpidase could serve as an antidote to kidney toxicity in...

Mixed signals: How the brain interprets social cues

Mixed signals: How the brain interprets social cues

    07 Jan 2025

Imagine you’re at a dinner party, but you can’t smell the food cooking or...

Age matters: Kidney disorder indicator gains precision

Age matters: Kidney disorder indicator gains precision

    06 Jan 2025

Annual health checkups regularly include urine tests that serve several purposes, including checking for...

Approaches against metastatic breast cancer: mini-tumors from circulating cancer cells

Approaches against metastatic breast cancer: mini-tumors from circulating cancer cells

    06 Jan 2025

Tumor cells circulating in the blood are the “germ cells” of breast cancer metastases....

Surprising ‘two-faced’ cancer gene role supports paradigm shift in predicting disease

Surprising ‘two-faced’ cancer gene role supports paradigm shift in predicting disease

    05 Jan 2025

A genetic fault long believed to drive the development of oesophageal cancer may in...

One of the world’s largest social programs greatly reduced tuberculosis among the most vulnerable

One of the world’s largest social programs greatly reduced tuberculosis among the most vulnerable

    05 Jan 2025

Brazil’s Bolsa Família Program (BFP) is one of the largest conditional cash transfer programmes...

Scientists unveil surprising human vs mouse differences in a major cancer immunotherapy target

Scientists unveil surprising human vs mouse differences in a major cancer immunotherapy target

    04 Jan 2025

Since its discovery in the 1990s, “programmed cell death protein 1,” or PD-1, has...

AI can improve ovarian cancer diagnoses

AI can improve ovarian cancer diagnoses

    04 Jan 2025

A new international study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows that...

Research on clozapine safety: Big-data evidence on rare blood cancer cases

Research on clozapine safety: Big-data evidence on rare blood cancer cases

    03 Jan 2025

An inter-departmental research team at the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of...

Ancient DNA unlocks new understanding of migrations in the first millennium AD

Ancient DNA unlocks new understanding of migrations in the first millennium AD

    03 Jan 2025

Researchers can bring together a picture of how people moved across the world by...

Key players in brain aging: New research identifies age-related damage on a cellular level

Key players in brain aging: New research identifies age-related damage on a cellular level

    02 Jan 2025

Scientists at the Allen Institute have identified specific cell types in the brain of...

System to auto-detect new variants will inform better response to future infectious disease outbreaks

System to auto-detect new variants will inform better response to future infectious disease outbreaks

    02 Jan 2025

Researchers have come up with a new way to identify more infectious variants of...

People who are immunocompromised may not produce enough protective antibodies against RSV after vaccination

People who are immunocompromised may not produce enough protective antibodies against RSV after vaccination

    01 Jan 2025

Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have shown that people 60 years or older with weakened...

Brain structure differences are associated with early use of substances among adolescents

Brain structure differences are associated with early use of substances among adolescents

    01 Jan 2025

A study of nearly 10,000 adolescents funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH)...

Preclinical study finds surges in estrogen promote binge drinking in females

Preclinical study finds surges in estrogen promote binge drinking in females

    31 Dec 2024

The hormone estrogen regulates binge drinking in females, causing them to “pregame” — consume...

Adoption of ‘hospital-at-home’ programs remains concentrated among larger, urban, not-for-profit and academic hospitals

Adoption of ‘hospital-at-home’ programs remains concentrated among larger, urban, not-for-profit and academic hospitals

    31 Dec 2024

Hospitals that have adopted the Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) “hospital-at-home” program, which...

New research identifies key cellular mechanism driving Alzheimer’s disease

New research identifies key cellular mechanism driving Alzheimer’s disease

    30 Dec 2024

Researchers with the Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center (CUNY ASRC)...

Researchers develop tool to fast-track measurement of protein interactions for drug discovery

Researchers develop tool to fast-track measurement of protein interactions for drug discovery

    30 Dec 2024

A team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has created a platform,...

High-quality nanodiamonds for bioimaging and quantum sensing applications

High-quality nanodiamonds for bioimaging and quantum sensing applications

    29 Dec 2024

Quantum sensing is a rapidly developing field that utilizes the quantum states of particles,...

New drug to prevent migraine may start working right away

New drug to prevent migraine may start working right away

    29 Dec 2024

A drug recently approved to prevent migraine may start working right away, according to...

Digital healthcare consultations not enough for safe assessment of tonsillitis

Digital healthcare consultations not enough for safe assessment of tonsillitis

    28 Dec 2024

Digital healthcare consultations are not enough for a safe assessment of tonsillitis, according to...

Virus that threatened humanity opens the future

Virus that threatened humanity opens the future

    28 Dec 2024

Professor Sangmin Lee from POSTECH’s Department of Chemical Engineering, in collaboration with 2024 Nobel...

Singles differ in personality traits and life satisfaction compared to partnered people

Singles differ in personality traits and life satisfaction compared to partnered people

    27 Dec 2024

Although being married or in a long-term relationship is often seen as the norm,...

Scientists discover a ‘Goldilocks’ zone for DNA organization, opening new doors for drug development

Scientists discover a ‘Goldilocks’ zone for DNA organization, opening new doors for drug development

    27 Dec 2024

In a discovery that could redefine how we understand cellular resilience and adaptability, scientists...

New scan method unveils lung function secrets

New scan method unveils lung function secrets

    26 Dec 2024

A new method of scanning lungs is able to show the effects of treatment...

Foundational technology to make cancer cells revert to normal cells?

Foundational technology to make cancer cells revert to normal cells?

    26 Dec 2024

Despite the development of numerous cancer treatment technologies, the common goal of current cancer...

Public shows greater acceptance of RSV vaccine as vaccine hesitancy appears to have plateaued

Public shows greater acceptance of RSV vaccine as vaccine hesitancy appears to have plateaued

    25 Dec 2024

A year after becoming available, vaccines to protect against RSV in newborns and older...

Propranolol reduces tremors in Parkinson’s disease

Propranolol reduces tremors in Parkinson’s disease

    25 Dec 2024

The standard medication levodopa does not always work against tremors in Parkinson’s disease, especially...

Gene editing tool reduces Alzheimer’s plaque precursor in mice

Gene editing tool reduces Alzheimer’s plaque precursor in mice

    24 Dec 2024

A new gene editing tool that helps cellular machinery skip parts of genes responsible...

AI may help researchers with medical chart review, study finds

AI may help researchers with medical chart review, study finds

    24 Dec 2024

Stanford Medicine researchers have built an artificial intelligence tool that can read thousands of...

A tropical disease in Switzerland: Call for coordinated action on Chagas disease

A tropical disease in Switzerland: Call for coordinated action on Chagas disease

    23 Dec 2024

The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH), in collaboration with the World...

Researchers discover replication hubs for human norovirus

Researchers discover replication hubs for human norovirus

    23 Dec 2024

Human norovirus, a positive-strand RNA virus that is the leading cause of viral gastroenteritis...

Research points the way to lifesaving antiparasitic drugs while unlocking a scientific mystery

Research points the way to lifesaving antiparasitic drugs while unlocking a scientific mystery

    22 Dec 2024

A breakthrough in understanding how a single-cell parasite makes ergosterol (its version of cholesterol)...

Microscopic discovery in cancer cells could have a big impact

Microscopic discovery in cancer cells could have a big impact

    22 Dec 2024

In 2022 alone, over 20 million people were diagnosed with cancer, and nearly 10...

Can the heart heal itself? New study says it can

Can the heart heal itself? New study says it can

    21 Dec 2024

A research team co-led by a physician-scientist at the University of Arizona College of...

By looking at individual atoms in tooth enamel, researchers are learning what happens to our teeth as we age

By looking at individual atoms in tooth enamel, researchers are learning what happens to our teeth as we age

    21 Dec 2024

Teeth are essential for helping people break down the food they eat, and are...

Brain inflammation alters behavior according to sex, mouse study finds

Brain inflammation alters behavior according to sex, mouse study finds

    20 Dec 2024

Inflammation in the hippocampus — the brain’s memory centre — significantly alters motivation and...

After lockdown, immune system reacts more strongly to viruses and bacteria

After lockdown, immune system reacts more strongly to viruses and bacteria

    20 Dec 2024

Research from Radboud university medical center shows that the lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic...

Human-like artificial intelligence may face greater blame for moral violations

Human-like artificial intelligence may face greater blame for moral violations

    19 Dec 2024

In a new study, participants tended to assign greater blame to artificial intelligences (AIs)...

Developing artificial intelligence tools for health care

Developing artificial intelligence tools for health care

    19 Dec 2024

Reinforcement Learning, an artificial intelligence approach, has the potential to guide physicians in designing...

Brain cells remain healthy after a month on the International Space Station, but mature faster than brain cells on Earth

Brain cells remain healthy after a month on the International Space Station, but mature faster than brain cells on Earth

    18 Dec 2024

Microgravity is known to alter the muscles, bones, the immune system and cognition, but...

Microchips capable of detecting and diagnosing diseases

Microchips capable of detecting and diagnosing diseases

    18 Dec 2024

In a world grappling with a multitude of health threats — ranging from fast-spreading...

The psychological implications of Big Brother’s gaze

The psychological implications of Big Brother’s gaze

    17 Dec 2024

A new psychological study has shown that when people know they are under surveillance...

A new twist: The molecular machines that loop our chromosomes also twist DNA

A new twist: The molecular machines that loop our chromosomes also twist DNA

    17 Dec 2024

Scientists from the Kavli Institute of Delft University of Technology and the IMP Vienna...

Unlocking the potential to better target cancer with immunotherapy

Unlocking the potential to better target cancer with immunotherapy

    16 Dec 2024

Australian-led research is unlocking new ways for immunotherapy to better target cancer. Cancer immunotherapy...

AI tool analyzes placentas at birth for faster detection of neonatal, maternal problems

AI tool analyzes placentas at birth for faster detection of neonatal, maternal problems

    16 Dec 2024

A newly developed tool that harnesses computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI) may help...

Key regulator that induces cancer-killing capacity in T cells under hypoxia is identified

Key regulator that induces cancer-killing capacity in T cells under hypoxia is identified

    15 Dec 2024

Immune checkpoint blockades, or ICBs, have revolutionized treatment for various advanced cancers. However, their...

A low omega-6, omega-3 rich diet and fish oil may slow prostate cancer growth

A low omega-6, omega-3 rich diet and fish oil may slow prostate cancer growth

    14 Dec 2024

A new study led by UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center investigators offers new...

Generic platinum chemotherapy shortages did not increase deaths

Generic platinum chemotherapy shortages did not increase deaths

    14 Dec 2024

During a shortage of the generic platinum chemotherapy drugs cisplatin and carboplatin that began...

As wildfires intensify, prolonged exposure to pollution linked to premature death

As wildfires intensify, prolonged exposure to pollution linked to premature death

    13 Dec 2024

Researchers have found evidence that living in areas prone to wildfire smoke may negatively...

A dial for tuning the immune system: Discovery sheds light on why COVID makes some sicker than others

A dial for tuning the immune system: Discovery sheds light on why COVID makes some sicker than others

    13 Dec 2024

For years, scientists have looked to a critical piece of immune system machinery —...

Study finds new blood test predicts prognosis for advanced prostate cancer patients

Study finds new blood test predicts prognosis for advanced prostate cancer patients

    12 Dec 2024

Published in Nature Communications, a new study led by the University of Minnesota Medical...

Early-onset colorectal cancer cases surge globally

Early-onset colorectal cancer cases surge globally

    12 Dec 2024

A new study led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers shows that early-onset colorectal...

Enabling AI to explain its predictions in plain language

Enabling AI to explain its predictions in plain language

    11 Dec 2024

Machine-learning models can make mistakes and be difficult to use, so scientists have developed...

Social factors affect pediatric cardiac arrest outcomes

Social factors affect pediatric cardiac arrest outcomes

    11 Dec 2024

The odds on whether a child survives a cardiac arrest may depend on where...

Researchers ‘see’ vulnerability to gaming addiction in the adolescent brain

Researchers ‘see’ vulnerability to gaming addiction in the adolescent brain

    10 Dec 2024

Playing video games is a rite of passage for many adolescents, but for some,...

Study helps solve mystery between repeated head impacts in sports and location of brain degeneration in CTE

Study helps solve mystery between repeated head impacts in sports and location of brain degeneration in CTE

    10 Dec 2024

A new study from researchers at the Boston University Alzheimer’s Disease and CTE Center...

A healthy diet helps the weighty battle with chronic pain

A healthy diet helps the weighty battle with chronic pain

    09 Dec 2024

Chronic pain is an acute and debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide....

CAST mouse model: A crucial tool for future COVID-19 outbreaks

CAST mouse model: A crucial tool for future COVID-19 outbreaks

    09 Dec 2024

Researchers at The Jackson Laboratory and Trudeau Institute have identified the first mouse strain...

Getting to the bottom of things: Latrine findings help researcher trace the movement of people and disease

Getting to the bottom of things: Latrine findings help researcher trace the movement of people and disease

    08 Dec 2024

A McMaster researcher has uncovered evidence of intestinal parasites in a 500-year-old latrine from...

Why people remember certain things and not others

Why people remember certain things and not others

    08 Dec 2024

Exactly why do people remember what they remember? A recently published review paper from...

Early detection of high-altitude hypoxic brain injury

Early detection of high-altitude hypoxic brain injury

    07 Dec 2024

People who climb too fast or too high risk acute altitude sickness, which can...

MRI could be key to understanding the impact a gluten free diet has on people with Celiac disease

MRI could be key to understanding the impact a gluten free diet has on people with Celiac disease

    07 Dec 2024

Experts have used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to better understand the impact a gluten...

Molecular zip code draws killer T cells straight to brain tumors

Molecular zip code draws killer T cells straight to brain tumors

    06 Dec 2024

Researchers have found a way to program immune cells to attack glioblastoma and treat...

Mothers massively change their intestines during pregnancy and nursing

Mothers massively change their intestines during pregnancy and nursing

    06 Dec 2024

When women are pregnant and nurse their babies, their bodies change and various organs,...

Natural ‘biopesticide’ against malaria mosquitoes successful in early field tests

Natural ‘biopesticide’ against malaria mosquitoes successful in early field tests

    05 Dec 2024

An experimental bacteria-derived biopesticide is highly effective in killing malaria-carrying mosquitoes, including those that...

Eating high-processed foods impacts muscle quality, study finds

Eating high-processed foods impacts muscle quality, study finds

    05 Dec 2024

A diet high in ultra-processed foods is associated with higher amounts of fat stored...

Tiny, daily bursts of vigorous incidental physical activity could almost halve cardiovascular risk in middle-aged women

Tiny, daily bursts of vigorous incidental physical activity could almost halve cardiovascular risk in middle-aged women

    04 Dec 2024

An average of four minutes of incidental vigorous physical activity a day could almost...

Research on neurodegeneration in spider brain leads neuroscientists to groundbreaking new discovery in Alzheimer’s-affected human brains

Research on neurodegeneration in spider brain leads neuroscientists to groundbreaking new discovery in Alzheimer’s-affected human brains

    04 Dec 2024

Researchers from Saint Michael’s College and the University of Vermont have made a groundbreaking...

How a middle schooler found a new compound in a piece of goose poop

How a middle schooler found a new compound in a piece of goose poop

    03 Dec 2024

A group of young students became bonafide biomedical scientists before they even started high...

Even low levels of arsenic in drinking water raise kidney cancer risk

Even low levels of arsenic in drinking water raise kidney cancer risk

    03 Dec 2024

New research findings from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health indicate that...

First new treatment for asthma attacks in 50 years

First new treatment for asthma attacks in 50 years

    02 Dec 2024

An injection given during some asthma and COPD attacks is more effective than the...

Clinical trial reveals twice-yearly injection to be 96% effective in HIV prevention

Clinical trial reveals twice-yearly injection to be 96% effective in HIV prevention

    02 Dec 2024

For oral medications that prevent new HIV infection to be effective, the patient must...

Preschool education: A key to supporting allophone children

Preschool education: A key to supporting allophone children

    01 Dec 2024

Learning French while also developing language skills in one’s mother tongue is no easy...

Hormone therapy affects the metabolic health of transgender individuals, study finds

Hormone therapy affects the metabolic health of transgender individuals, study finds

    01 Dec 2024

New research from Karolinska Institutet shows that long-term sex hormone treatment in transgender individuals...

Structural link for initiation of protein synthesis in bacteria

Structural link for initiation of protein synthesis in bacteria

    30 Nov 2024

Within a cell, DNA carries the genetic code for building proteins. To build proteins,...

Bacteria ditch tags to dodge antibiotics

Bacteria ditch tags to dodge antibiotics

    30 Nov 2024

Bacteria modify their ribosomes when exposed to widely used antibiotics, according to research published...

Gold beats platinum for chemo drugs in new lab study

Gold beats platinum for chemo drugs in new lab study

    29 Nov 2024

A new gold-based drug can slow tumour growth in animals by 82% and target...

Nanorobot hand made of DNA grabs viruses for diagnostics and blocks cell entry

Nanorobot hand made of DNA grabs viruses for diagnostics and blocks cell entry

    29 Nov 2024

A tiny, four-fingered “hand” folded from a single piece of DNA can pick up...

For those with CTE, family history of mental illness tied to aggression in middle age

For those with CTE, family history of mental illness tied to aggression in middle age

    28 Nov 2024

People who have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) who have a family history of mental...

Sound of traffic increases stress and anxiety, study finds

Sound of traffic increases stress and anxiety, study finds

    28 Nov 2024

Manmade sounds such vehicle traffic can mask the positive impact of nature soundscapes on...

Long COVID brain fog linked to lung function

Long COVID brain fog linked to lung function

    27 Nov 2024

In patients with long COVID, lower pulmonary gas exchange may be associated with impaired...

Air fryers confirmed as least polluting cooking method

Air fryers confirmed as least polluting cooking method

    27 Nov 2024

Air fryers produce a tiny fraction of the indoor air pollution emitted by other...

Revolutionary bioengineering research may transform type 1 diabetes care, pave way for tackling cancer and autoimmune disease

Revolutionary bioengineering research may transform type 1 diabetes care, pave way for tackling cancer and autoimmune disease

    26 Nov 2024

Regenerative medicine holds the extraordinary promise that future patients in need of new cells,...

Hunger hormone leptin can direct neural development in a leptin receptor-independent manner

Hunger hormone leptin can direct neural development in a leptin receptor-independent manner

    26 Nov 2024

Researchers from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences have uncovered the first...

New model of neuronal circuit provides insight on eye movement

New model of neuronal circuit provides insight on eye movement

    25 Nov 2024

Working with week-old zebrafish larva, researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and colleagues decoded how...

Scientists identify key mechanism in development of skin cancer

Scientists identify key mechanism in development of skin cancer

    25 Nov 2024

LMU researchers have discovered how the interplay between a key protein and an endolysosomal...

New insights into sleep uncover key mechanisms related to cognitive function

New insights into sleep uncover key mechanisms related to cognitive function

    24 Nov 2024

While it’s well known that sleep enhances cognitive performance, the underlying neural mechanisms, particularly...

How Golgi stress affects T-cells’ tumor-fighting ability

How Golgi stress affects T-cells’ tumor-fighting ability

    24 Nov 2024

The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts and packages proteins to be sent to their final...

Troubling spike in severe pregnancy-related complications

Troubling spike in severe pregnancy-related complications

    23 Nov 2024

A new study from Northwestern Medicine reveals a troubling rise in severe maternal health...

Overthinking what you said? It’s your ‘lizard brain’ talking to newer, advanced parts of your brain

Overthinking what you said? It’s your ‘lizard brain’ talking to newer, advanced parts of your brain

    23 Nov 2024

We’ve all been there. Moments after leaving a party, your brain is suddenly filled...

Scientists find a region of the mouse gut tightly regulated by the immune system

Scientists find a region of the mouse gut tightly regulated by the immune system

    22 Nov 2024

The intestine maintains a delicate balance in the body, absorbing nutrients and water while...

Study uncovers potential new target for treatment of chronic, debilitating skin disease

Study uncovers potential new target for treatment of chronic, debilitating skin disease

    22 Nov 2024

A team of researchers at Clemson University used an innovative multiomics approach to identify...

Climate change and air pollution could risk 30 million lives annually by 2100

Climate change and air pollution could risk 30 million lives annually by 2100

    21 Nov 2024

A new study projects a sharp rise in temperature- and pollution-related mortality, with the...

Brain-based visual impairment in children

Brain-based visual impairment in children

    21 Nov 2024

Experts convened by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have identified five elements of...

Study identifies potential new drug for Parkinson’s-related cognitive decline, dementia

Study identifies potential new drug for Parkinson’s-related cognitive decline, dementia

    20 Nov 2024

A recently published study by researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences found...

Researchers use biophysics to design new vaccines against RSV and related respiratory viruses

Researchers use biophysics to design new vaccines against RSV and related respiratory viruses

    20 Nov 2024

In most people, the lung-infecting pathogens known as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human...

Cocoa or green tea could protect you from the negative effects of fatty foods during mental stress

Cocoa or green tea could protect you from the negative effects of fatty foods during mental stress

    19 Nov 2024

New research has found that a flavanol-rich cocoa drink can protect the body’s vasculature...

Multiple sclerosis drug may help with poor working memory

Multiple sclerosis drug may help with poor working memory

    19 Nov 2024

Fampridine is currently used to improve walking ability in multiple sclerosis. A new study...

Achilles heel of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Achilles heel of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

    18 Nov 2024

Recent estimates indicate that deadly antibiotic-resistant infections will rapidly escalate over the next quarter...

Climate change and eye maladies

Climate change and eye maladies

    18 Nov 2024

Clinical visits by patients suffering ocular surface eye conditions more than doubled during times...

‘Jekyll and Hyde’ leaders do lasting damage, new research shows

‘Jekyll and Hyde’ leaders do lasting damage, new research shows

    17 Nov 2024

There’s only one thing worse than an abusive boss — and that’s a boss...

Meta-analysis links high-risk Epstein-Barr virus lineage to nasopharyngeal cancer in southern China

Meta-analysis links high-risk Epstein-Barr virus lineage to nasopharyngeal cancer in southern China

    17 Nov 2024

Researchers at the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed)...

New study shows how salmonella tricks gut defenses to cause infection

New study shows how salmonella tricks gut defenses to cause infection

    16 Nov 2024

A new UC Davis Health study has uncovered how Salmonella bacteria, a major cause...

Scientists develop novel plug-and-play test to evaluate T cell immunotherapy effectiveness

Scientists develop novel plug-and-play test to evaluate T cell immunotherapy effectiveness

    16 Nov 2024

A novel test developed by Duke-NUS researchers enables real-time monitoring of T cells that...

It’s my brain’s fault! Why teenagers make often unwise decisions

It’s my brain’s fault! Why teenagers make often unwise decisions

    15 Nov 2024

Adults exhibit a general tendency to make better decisions than adolescents, and this improvement...

When sun protection begets malnutrition: Vitamin D deficiency in Japanese women

When sun protection begets malnutrition: Vitamin D deficiency in Japanese women

    15 Nov 2024

Vitamin D, an essential nutrient, is naturally produced through sun exposure and certain foods....

Organ donation: Opt-out defaults do not increase donation rates, study finds

Organ donation: Opt-out defaults do not increase donation rates, study finds

    14 Nov 2024

A recent study by the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, in collaboration with...

From pets to pests: Researchers explore new tool to fight disease-carrying insects

From pets to pests: Researchers explore new tool to fight disease-carrying insects

    13 Nov 2024

Arkansas researchers are testing a product commonly used to treat ticks and fleas on...

Synthetic cells emulate natural cellular communication

Synthetic cells emulate natural cellular communication

    13 Nov 2024

A research team from the University of Basel has succeeded in synthesizing simple, environmentally...

AI can detect serious neurologic changes in babies in the NICU using video data alone

AI can detect serious neurologic changes in babies in the NICU using video data alone

    12 Nov 2024

A team of clinicians, scientists, and engineers at Mount Sinai trained a deep learning...

Bystander CPR up to 10 minutes after cardiac arrest may protect brain function

Bystander CPR up to 10 minutes after cardiac arrest may protect brain function

    12 Nov 2024

The sooner a lay rescuer (bystander) starts cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a person having...

Why health and price, not sustainability, drive US meat consumption choices

Why health and price, not sustainability, drive US meat consumption choices

    11 Nov 2024

Environmental sustainability isn’t a major factor influencing meat consumption decisions for most Americans, despite...