Scientists develop a superior diagnostic tool to spot hidden gene fusions in pediatric cancer
Researchers have introduced a novel diagnostic method that can more sensitively detect gene fusions in B-cell acute lymphoblastic…
Base editing approach repairs deadly Dravet syndrome mutation in mice
Gene editing can repair a DNA error in mice that causes Dravet syndrome, a rare, incurable, and potentially…
EFSA gives positive safety opinion on NMN
EFSA considers a daily intake of 300 mg of NMN to be safe for the general population, excluding…
Health panel approves coverage for iPS cell-derived Parkinson’s disease treatment
An advisory panel to the health minister on Wednesday approved Sumitomo Pharma’s Parkinson’s disease treatment Amchepry, which costs…
Combined workouts and HIIT significantly lower daily blood pressure
Aerobic and resistance training combined, and high intensity interval training (HIIT), are associated with significant reductions in blood…
He Was Told His Insurance Wouldn’t Pay for His Medication, so He Found a Way to Force Coverage
Pexels A patient shares how his insurance company denied him basic medication but he found his way around…
Study reveals why women face higher autoimmune disease risks
Ahead of World Lupus Day on May 10, new research from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and…
Treated baby wraps may reduce malaria risk in refugee infants
Malaria remains a threat to young children in refugee settlements, where displacement, temporary housing, and limited access to…
Diabetes Detection Needs Better Tools. They’re on the Way
For decades, a diabetes diagnosis has relied largely on measuring blood sugar and seeing whether it crosses a…
Antiviral nasal spray secures multimillion‑dollar boost
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A nasal spray developed by UCLA virologists works by disabling molecules on the surface of…
Mapping brain circuits helps identify the causes of psychiatric symptoms
If a small stroke in one corner of the brain can tip a previously healthy person into mania…
GLP-1 drugs combined with surgery yield superior weight loss results
People who begin obesity treatment with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s) and then undergo metabolic and bariatric surgery…