Functional MRI Breakthrough Could Mean Better Patient Outcomes
New research suggests that simplifying how brain imaging data are analyzed could make functional MRI scans far better…
7 medical breakthroughs of 2025
For most diseases, the challenge is not a lack of effort but the limits of existing tools and…
How diabetes medications may influence cancer risk and progression
Diabetes, particularly Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM), has been linked to an increased risk of various cancers, including liver,…
Sensor Technology Could Transform Nano-Scale Detection
At the heart of every camera is a sensor, whether that sensor is a collection of light-detecting pixels…
Researchers develop powerful tools for microbiome research advancement
The microscopic organisms that fill our bodies, soils, oceans and atmosphere play essential roles in human health and…
Most clinical trials fail to reflect America’s racial and ethnic diversity
A new study finds just 6% of clinical trials used to approve new drugs in the U.S. reflect…
Timing of genetic mutation dictates childhood leukemia aggressiveness
A team of researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has uncovered why children with…
Inflammatory biomarkers offer new insights for precision medicine in ischemic stroke
Ischemic stroke, a leading cause of disability and mortality worldwide, is a complex cerebrovascular event with outcomes heavily…
Extracellular Vesicles Show Promise for Gene Therapy Alternative
Credit: Ivan-balvan/Getty Images Extracellular vesicles (EV) could provide a way of editing genes that does not involve viral…
New method brings hope for personalized treatment of inflammatory bowel disease
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease often have to wait a long time to find the right medicine. But…
Massive cross-ancestry study explains why obesity risks differ around the world
By analyzing genetic data from more than 800,000 individuals across six ancestries, researchers have identified previously unknown obesity…
Novel PET scan quickly predicts functional recovery after heart attack
A new approach to PET imaging offers a promising way for physicians to promptly identify patients who are…