Employment impacts of the CHIPS Act
The $52.7 billion CHIPS and Science Act of August 2022 directly and indirectly created between 42,465 and 54,385…
Genetic modification enhances “living drugs” for blood cancers
CAR T cells are patient-derived, genetically engineered immune cells. They are “living drugs” and constitute a milestone in…
How close are we to having chatbots officially offer counseling?— Harvard Gazette
The parents of two teenage boys who committed suicide after apparently seeking counsel from chatbots told their stories…
Early warning signs of MS appear years before diagnosis and affect all communities in similar ways
A major UK study has revealed that the early warning signs of multiple sclerosis (MS) – including pain,…
New app can help young adults with first-episode psychosis to better manage cannabis use
Scientists at Université de Montréal’s affiliated hospital research centre (CRCHUM) are testing out a mobile application to help…
New $10 million initiative aims to tailor diets for Canadians living with IBD
Over 300,000 Canadians live with chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. These conditions are…
Research shows different EML4-ALK variants drive lung cancer aggressiveness
About five percent of lung adenocarcinomas, one of the most common forms of lung cancer, are driven by…
Genomic study reveals colonial and Indigenous contributions to modern South Africans
A genomic analysis of over 1,200 people from across South Africa reveals how colonial-era European, Indigenous Khoe-San peoples,…
Drinking any amount of alcohol may raise dementia risk
Drinking any amount of alcohol likely increases the risk of dementia, suggests the largest combined observational and genetic…
“Junk DNA” Found to Sense Its Environment, May Hold the Key to Disease Treatment
A new study from Duke University School of Medicine has uncovered a surprising role for what was once…
GPR120 plays a key role in mediating the effects of n-3 fatty acids on mammary function
Background During lactation, the mammary gland undergoes significant structural and functional changes to produce milk, which is essential…
Major Breakthrough in Quantum Computing Announced by Research Alliance
A global research team announced a quantum computing breakthrough this week. The discovery promises faster processing for complex…