New nanoparticles disable drug resistance to achieve complete tumor elimination
Cancer cells frequently develop the ability to expel anticancer drugs before they can work — a phenomenon called…
Neurodegeneration in Down syndrome may begin shortly after birth
Signs of neurodegeneration in individuals with Down syndrome may start as early as birth, a critical stage of…
Brain imaging study identifies two distinct biological migraine subtypes
They’ve been described as “brain on fire” or “an ice pick through the head.” Migraine headaches affect more…
Emergency trauma surgery outcomes worse for children in low-income nations
Children who need life‑saving emergency surgery after a serious injury are almost six times more likely to die…
Multi-hospital trial explores better sleep strategies for ICU patients
UC San Diego Health has launched a five-year, national multi-site clinical research study aimed at improving sleep and…
Chromosome abnormalities may help cancer cells resist treatment and spread
A new study led by NYU Langone Health researchers found that cancer cells are better able to resist…
Study reveals why women face higher autoimmune disease risks
Ahead of World Lupus Day on May 10, new research from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and…
Many metastatic lung cancer patients still receive no treatment options
About half of people diagnosed with metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer never receive treatment, despite advances in options over recent decades that…
Cell swelling in macrophages may trigger stronger inflammatory immune responses
As part of the body’s first line of defense against foreign invaders, macrophages play an integral role in…
Children face lasting challenges after caustic esophageal injury surgery
Caustic ingestion remains a serious pediatric health problem, especially in domestic settings where corrosive substances may be improperly…
Building large DNA pieces to create custom microbes
A review in Quantitative Biology demonstrates that scientists can now reliably build and combine very large pieces of…
Antiviral nasal spray secures multimillion‑dollar boost
Key takeaways
A nasal spray developed by UCLA virologists works by disabling molecules on the surface of…