Google DeepMind’s Vivek Natarajan Wants AI to Chase Cures
Vivek Natarajan is one of the Google DeepMind researchers trying to prove that advanced AI can do more…
New low-cost artificial mitral valve mimics human tissue to study disease
Researchers at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences have developed an artificial model of the mitral heart…
Researchers identify genetic cause of severe childhood lung disease
A new report in the American Journal of Human Genetics describes a novel disorder caused by biallelic loss-of-function variants in…
Tranexamic acid reduces surgical transfusions without raising clot risks
A landmark clinical trial published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine found that tranexamic acid reduced transfusions across major surgeries without increasing the risk…
The Liver Doc on his fight against pseudoscience, wellness myths and powerful interests
A 14-year-old girl walks into his ward with severe liver damage. The culprit? Traditional herbal medicine sold freely…
NHS pathology staff face unsafe formaldehyde exposure levels
Routine exposure to harmful levels of the human tissue preservative formaldehyde are risking the health of thousands of…
Apitegromab helps tirzepatide users lose fat while preserving lean mass
A phase 2 trial suggests that blocking myostatin activation may help people taking tirzepatide retain more lean body…
New antibiotic from soil bacteria targets drug-resistant superbugs
Scientists at the University of Illinois Chicago have discovered a new antibiotic that may be a bulwark in the fight…
Fluctuating hormones during menopause reshape brain activity patterns
Research at the Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont reveals how menopause, once…
New geroscience initiative aims to accelerate anti‑aging therapies
Albert Einstein College of Medicine has launched the Batia and Idan Ofer program for Validation of Interventions Targeting…
New study identifies brain circuit behind TMS’s antidepressant effects
A circuit that runs from the prefrontal cortex near the front of the brain to a deeper brain…
Sugar-sweetened beverage taxes gain momentum across the globe
One of the challenges public health officials face in reducing diet-related disease is the relatively easy and inexpensive access to…