Epigenetic editing enables safer and more effective T cell therapies
Arc Institute, Gladstone Institutes, and University of California, San Francisco, scientists have developed an epigenetic editing platform that…
Using placental growth factor to predict preeclampsia risk in pregnant women with sickle cell disease
In pregnant women with sickle cell disease, the risk of developing early-onset preeclampsia can be determined by measuring…
Earlier menopause and reduced cardiac function may negatively affect brain health
Women face a higher risk of developing both cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s disease than men. Cardiovascular disease is…
Baby’s birthweight increases risk of cardiovascular disease in preeclamptic and hypertensive women
A new study shows that preeclamptic and hypertensive pregnant women’s risk of getting cardiovascular disease is linked to…
MRI age clocks reveal how each organ ages differently and predict who develops disease or lives longer
By decoding age gaps across the brain, heart, liver, and more, scientists show that no two organs grow…
UIC researchers discover an important cellular mechanism that drives aging
As our hairs go gray and our muscles weaken with age, our immune system also changes. In particular,…
New nanomanufacturing technique enhances vascular systems in artificial human tissue
When biomedical researchers need to test their latest ideas, they often turn to engineered human tissue that mimics…
Longevity gene offers hope for children with progeria
A new breakthrough in a rare genetic disease which causes children to age rapidly has been discovered using…
New triple action iron supplement restores iron levels without inflammation
Iron-deficiency anemia is a common condition marked by tiredness, headaches or ice cravings. But the oral iron supplements…
Targeting the glycocalyx may offer a new approach to reduce frailty in older adults
A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 9 of Aging-US on August 30, 2025, titled, “Glycocalyx-targeted therapy prevents…
Digital test plus blood biomarker boosts accuracy of Alzheimer’s diagnosis in primary care
By confirming cognitive impairment before ordering amyloid blood tests, this two-step approach cuts false positives, streamlines referrals, and…
Home blood tests could spot early heart risks in young adults
A home finger-prick test promises to catch hidden cardiometabolic risks in young adults, if paired with hands-on guidance…