Tumor environments sculpt diverse natural killer cells for cancer therapies
For decades, natural killer (NK) cells have been classified into two main groups based on surface markers: one…
Lab-grown micro bladder helps explain why urinary tract infections return
A lab-grown micro bladder may explain why urinary tract infections (UTIs) return so frequently, according to a study…
Biodegradable ‘nanobone’ material helps body regrow jawbone
For children born with cleft lip and palate, repairing gaps in the jawbone often means waiting until they…
Brain-protecting immune cells may actually drive Alzheimer’s disease
Immune cells that normally protect the body from damage by attacking foreign or infected cells are found in…
Targeting KV7 proteins could help delay preterm labor
Scientists have found that targeting a particular group of proteins in the uterus muscle (myometrium) can suppress human…
Mizzou researchers explore first drug treatment for aortic valve calcification
University of Missouri researchers are advancing a promising new approach to treating a serious heart condition that affects…
ECG-CLIP improves heart disease detection using less labeled data
Clinicians often use a medical test called a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) to diagnose heart problems, which uses electrodes…
New tool amplifies and visualizes tiny protein changes
Imagine a brain teaser where the challenge is to spot the difference between two nearly identical sandcastles. The…
NIH grant funds research on environmental triggers for sickle cell disease
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has received a $4.1 million grant from the National Heart,…
Immunotherapy shows potential for treating rising gynecological tumors
Gynecological tumors, including cervical cancer (CC), endometrial cancer (EC), and ovarian cancer (OC), represent a significant global health…
Japan to exempt extra charges on OTC-like drugs from tax
The health ministry plans not to impose consumption tax on additional out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs with ingredients…
Routine referral of prostate cancer patients to a cardiovascular specialist fails to cut cardiac events
Men with prostate cancer have a high risk of heart disease, especially when treated with hormone therapy. A…