Immunologists unravel battle plans of deadly coronaviruses
Researchers have unraveled new secrets behind coronaviruses' battle plans -- providing new insights into how these deadly viruses sometimes win the war against human immune systems. The immunologists have discovered how SARS and MERS proteins block t.....»»
Recognizing an impending stroke
Subarachnoid hemorrhage is a type of bleeding stroke which can lead to a delayed ischemic stroke after just a few days. Researchers have shown that massive electrochemical waves in the brain act as a marker announcing an impending ischemic stroke. El.....»»
Sunscreen doesn’t protect as well as it could: Here is what is missing
A new article finds a strong link between the actions of free radicals and free iron in the skin -- a link that causes skin to age prematurely after exposure to the sun. The researchers have also identified antioxidants that can be added to skin prod.....»»
Ultrasound gave us our first baby pictures can it also help the blind see?
While there are no successful non-invasive therapeutics currently available for the treatment of vision loss, researchers at have come up with a new idea to address this growing problem. Currently, ophthalmologists use electronic technology to direct.....»»
Engineering team develops new AI algorithms for high accuracy and cost effective medical image diagnostics
Medical imaging is an important part of modern healthcare, enhancing both the precision, reliability and development of treatment for various diseases. Artificial intelligence has also been widely used to further enhance the process. However, convent.....»»
Long-term in vivo imaging technique developed to better understand and treat spinal cord injury
A research team has developed an innovative technology for in vivo imaging of the important biological processes involved in the injury and repair of spinal cords, paving the way for a better understanding of the pathology and potential treatment of.....»»
Microscaffolds: A new strategy in tissue engineering
A new strategy in tissue engineering has been developed: Tiny spherical microscaffolds are created in a high precision 3D printer. They are cultivated with living cells and then assembled. The cells keep multiplying, creating a tissue, the scaffolds.....»»
Researchers have uncovered a regulator of body weight that could lead to new treatments for metabolic disorders
Scientists uncover key regulator of body weight. They have discovered that a protein known as augmentor-alpha regulates body weight in mice, an insight that could lead to new treatments for metabolic disorders......»»
More than half of clinical trials do not report race/ethnicity data
A new study examined two decades worth of data from over 20,000 clinical trials and looked for changes over time. The team found that less than half of trials reported race/ethnicity data......»»
Discovery reveals new way to inhibit key cancer driver, other mutated genes
Scientists have discovered a new way to inhibit the most commonly mutated gene underlying human tumor growth, paving the way for new treatments for cancer and a host of other diseases......»»
Researchers outline need for new approach to COVID-19 vaccine testing
Researchers present reasons to assess the effectiveness and safety of vaccines with both conventional and challenge trials and argue that pandemic preparedness should include groundwork for both trial types......»»
New 3D printing technique: A game changer for medical testing devices
Researchers have developed a 3D printing technique to fabricate microfluidic devices for biomedical applications at a microscale not previously possible......»»
Omicron: Number of vaccine breakthroughs in cancer patients on the rise, study finds
For cancer patients, COVID-19 poses a particular risk due to their often compromised immune systems. Now, a study shows that, due to Omicron, there is an increasing number of breakthrough infections in people with cancer, especially while they are un.....»»
Measuring endocrine disruptors in wastewater
Treating pollutants, such as endocrine disruptors, is an effective way to protect the environment. Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that alter the hormonal systems and the development of organisms that are exposed to them, even in small quantities......»»
Global estimates of headaches suggest disorder impacts over 50 percent of the population
A new review of the evidence suggests 52 percent of the global population are affected by a headache disorder every year, with 14 percent reporting migraines......»»
New study reveals that exposure to a group of widely used ‘forever chemicals’ may increase diabetes risk in middle-aged women
A new study finds that exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) - a large and diverse group of industrial chemicals found in many everyday products - is associated with an increased risk of developing diabetes in midlife women......»»
Researchers map lung development after birth into late childhood
How do the lungs develop after taking their first breaths outside the womb? What cellular events and changes early in life give rise to lung malfunction and disease? To help answer these questions, scientists have constructed the first single-cell at.....»»
Research in human kidney organoids reveals target to prevent irreversible kidney damage
A compound called SCR7 supports DNA repair to prevent irreparable tissue damage and chronic kidney disease progression......»»
New approach for delivery of anti-HIV antibody therapy shows promise in phase I clinical trial
A small phase I clinical trial has tested an anti-HIV strategy involving an adeno-associated viral vector-based gene delivery system that instructs cells to pump out antibodies that block HIV. In the trial of eight adults with HIV, the treatment was.....»»
Study identifies therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s disease, revealing strategy for preventing or slowing disease progression
A new study suggests a key protein molecule plays a major role in the accumulation of brain cholesterol, triggering the development of Alzheimer's and supporting the use of peptide inhibitors as a therapeutic treatment target. The study found that mi.....»»