New genetic driver found for rare small intestinal cancers
A signaling system known as the Wnt pathway plays a central role in how cells in the intestine…
Mesothelioma remains deadly despite declining asbestos exposure rates
Mesothelioma deaths and diagnoses continue to rise in the United States despite decades of asbestos regulation and reduced…
AI breakthrough accelerates molecular simulations for drug discovery
A new AI model has become so good at predicting how molecules evolve over time that, in the…
Genetic study links liver enzyme to compulsive cocaine addiction
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have completed a massive genetic study that identifies key biological…
Running a marathon triggers measurable heart changes
A review of 69 studies reveals that marathon runners frequently show post-race spikes in cardiac biomarkers and subtle…
New Framework Aims to Transform High-Altitude Medicine Through Whole-Body Approach to Hypoxia
Figure 1. Conceptual framework of Hypoxia Stress-induced Multi-organ Injury (HSMI). Figure 2. Future directions for advancing high-altitude medicine…
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…
New hybrid lens design drastically cuts 3D microscopy costs and complexity
A team led by Raju Tomer, professor of biological sciences at Columbia University, has created a new design…
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…
Review explores impact of extreme endurance running on heart health
Changes to the heart linked to marathon running vary by age, sex, and training level, finds a synthesis…
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…