Refined DNA sequencing tool reveals hidden mutations behind aging and cancer
Researchers have refined a powerful DNA sequencing tool that can uncover hidden mutations that occur naturally in our…
SMOC1 gene plays a surprising role in the development of type 2 diabetes
Scientists at City of Hope®, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in…
COMBINEDBrain and MUSC join forces to launch pediatric CNS biorepository
COMBINEDBrain, a leader in advancing translational neuroscience research, and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), one of…
State-of-the-art microchips help understand how sepsis and neurodegenerative diseases damage the brain
In lieu of animal experiments, researchers from the University of Rochester are using state-of-the-art microchips with human tissue to better…
Researchers design intrinsically disordered proteins with tailored properties
In synthetic and structural biology, advances in artificial intelligence have led to an explosion of designing new proteins…
Research finds a steady rise in cardiovascular-related complications during pregnancy
Cardiovascular-related health problems may occur in as many as 1 out of every 7 pregnancies, even among people…
Soft Drinks’ Effect on the Gut Tied to Major Depression Risk
Soft drink consumption is linked to a higher risk for major depressive disorder (MDD) and more severe symptoms…
Experts urge vaccination during pregnancy to prevent infant whooping cough deaths
Pertussis, or whooping cough, is on the rise and incidence now exceeds pre-pandemic numbers. While in adults and…
Neurological outcomes after cardiac arrest found to be similar across income levels
People who have a cardiac arrest in their own homes have similar neurological outcomes regardless of socioeconomic background,…
Study identifies PTX-3 as potential marker for long COVID and tissue damage
A research team working at MedUni Vienna has demonstrated that a specific component of the immune system (PTX-3)…
AI tool detects tiny brain lesions to improve epilepsy treatment in children
An advanced AI tool can detect tiny brain lesions that cause severe epilepsy in children, allowing faster diagnosis,…
Boosting the immune system to prevent cancer recurrence and improve survival
In experiments with mouse models of breast, pancreatic, and muscle cancers, researchers at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital…