New strategy targets Porphyromonas gingivalis without harming healthy microbes
For years, treating gum disease has meant scraping away plaque, cutting out damaged tissue or turning to antibiotics…
Blocking growth hormone receptor may improve treatment response in lung cancer
Researchers at Ohio University have discovered what may be a new way to fight lung cancer that is…
Expanded Seq-Scope method boosts gene-mapping resolution within tissues
In 2021, a technology developed at University of Michigan, called Seq-Scope, revolutionized the ability to map gene activity…
Combination therapy may help overcome barrier in early-stage prostate cancer treatment
A multi-institutional study led by Mayo Clinic and published in Cell Reports Medicine reports that pairing a next-generation immunotherapy with standard hormone therapy…
New maps of mouse brains reveal patterns of myelin formation
Johns Hopkins scientists say they have used 3D imaging, special microscopes and artificial intelligence (AI) programs to construct…
AI tool could help identify life-threatening transplant complications
A powerful artificial intelligence (AI) tool could give clinicians a head start in identifying life-threatening complications after stem…
Defective fat cells drive metabolic disease in lipodystrophy
Many people may have a dim view of their fat tissue, yet scientists have come to recognize adipose…
Tumor-targeted chimeric drug increases efficacy and limits side effects
Wistar scientists have combined a promising cancer therapy with a molecule that targets tumors to treat cancer more…
American women show varied preferences for in-clinic versus at-home cervical cancer screening
American women now have the option of screening for cervical cancer at home, using newly approved self-collection tools.…
Smartwatch data may help detect opioid misuse risk
Opioid overdoses continue to take a devastating toll across the United States. According to the U.S. Centers for…
Rapid zebrafish model mimics muscle aging and sarcopenia
As people age, muscles naturally lose mass and strength, a condition known as sarcopenia. The decline can make…
Single-dose HIV vaccine candidate induces neutralizing antibodies
Scientists at The Wistar Institute have developed an HIV vaccine candidate that achieves something never before observed in…