Exploring endogenous retroviruses as hidden drivers of alcohol use disorder
Alcohol use disorder (AUD), characterized by uncontrollable alcohol consumption due to physical and psychological dependence, affects approximately 14.1…
Novel vaccine strategy could solve the challenge of implanted device infections
Patients with implanted medical devices like orthopedic joint replacements, pacemakers, and artificial heart valves run a small but…
New BRIGHT Center aims to build resilience after trauma
The Medical University of South Carolina has been awarded more than $11 million by the National Institute of…
Breakthrough combo therapy lowers death risk in recurrent prostate cancer
Men whose prostate cancer returns after surgery or radiation therapy may now benefit from a new drug combination…
Tambalque, Saga lead PH golf squad in Asian Youth Games
MANILA, Philippines — Top young Filipino shotmakers begin their bid in the 2025 Asian Youth Games golf competition…
Targeting bacterial communication may offer antibiotic-free wound therapy
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have discovered a previously unrecognized mechanism by which…
Child maltreatment leaves measurable biological scars on children’s DNA
Child maltreatment, which includes abuse and neglect, is one of the most serious public health concerns worldwide. These…
SMOC1 gene plays a surprising role in the development of type 2 diabetes
Scientists at City of Hope®, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in…
Harnessing AI tools for better treatment of serious mental illnesses
Serious mental illnesses (SMI) take a tremendous toll on individuals, their friends and family, and society as a…
Deadly brain cancer erodes skull bone and alters immune marrow
Scientists at Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center (MECCC) and Albert Einstein College of Medicine have shown for the…
Novel biosensing platform provides quantitative graded evaluation of mild to severe liver injury
Real-time monitoring of key biomarkers is a critical prerequisite for early disease diagnosis and personalized therapy. Early detection…
Molecular breast imaging increases overall invasive cancer detection in women with dense breasts
Screening women with dense breasts with both molecular breast imaging (MBI) and digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) increased overall…