New approach doubles chemotherapy effectiveness by targeting cancer cell memory
In a wholly new approach to cancer treatment, Northwestern University biomedical engineers have doubled the effectiveness of chemotherapy…
Breakthrough gene therapy reverses genetic deafness across age groups
Using gene therapy to treat hereditary deafness is safe and effective in both children and adults, according to…
The dual impact of menstruation and disability on para athletes
It can be incredibly stressful managing your period as an elite athlete, especially around training and competition. I…
Global experts release guidance on CT imaging for post-COVID lung abnormalities
Experts representing multiple societies and institutions across 14 countries have published guidance for computed tomography (CT) imaging in…
Researchers identify gene implicated in disorders affecting millions
OHSU researchers discover a gene that helps cells sense mechanical forces and plays a key role in how…
Weight regain observed in patients after ending obesity drug treatment
Patients prescribed drugs to help them lose weight may experience a rebound in weight gain after halting their…
New genetic discovery could change how Friedreich’s ataxia is diagnosed
A University of Oklahoma researcher is the first to discover that the sequence of the genetic defect in…
AI-powered ECG model outperforms doctors in detecting hidden heart disease
A breakthrough AI model can spot silent structural heart disease from a simple ECG, promising to catch dangerous…
Walking Slightly Faster Can Help Seniors Stay Active Longer – Plus an Easy Way to Measure Steps Per Minute
Richard Sagredo Walking just slightly faster helps older people stay active for longer, and stave off frailty. Taking…
New study identifies genes that shape human brain features
What makes the human brain distinctive? A new study published July 21 in Cell identifies two genes linked to human…
Study: AI hampered productivity of software developers, despite expectations it would boost efficiency
It’s like a new telling of the “Tortoise and the Hare”: A group of experienced software engineers entered…
Can cannabis impact aging? Study shows marijuana could alter ‘genetic code’
CINCINNATI (WKRC) – Research suggests that using cannabis may alter a person’s epigenetic code. The research suggested that…