Rapid neuronal evolution linked to high prevalence of autism in humans
A new paper in Molecular Biology and Evolution, published by Oxford University Press, finds that the relatively high…
New technique used to conduct real-time measurement of boron in live tumor cells
A new technique has measured boron in individual cancer cells for the first time, enabling researchers to better…
Kids with fluctuating gut microbiome show poorer growth
Malnutrition is a leading cause of death in children under age 5, and nearly 150 million children globally…
Researchers uncover a previously unknown mechanism behind chromosome end protection
Researchers have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that safeguards the chromosome ends from being mistakenly repaired by the…
New feedback mechanism in the brain could open avenues for treating people with sleep disorders
As every bodybuilder knows, a deep, restful sleep boosts levels of growth hormone to build strong muscle and…
Adjuvant chemo-immunotherapy may benefit patients with resected stage IB–IIIA NSCLC, trial suggests
Interim results from the NADIM ADJUVANT Phase III trial, led by the Spanish Lung Cancer Group (GECP), suggest…
Targeting metabolic reprogramming to overcome immune suppression in head and neck cancer
Head and neck cancer remains a major global health challenge, ranking among the six most common cancers worldwide…
New technology embeds unique genetic identifiers in engineered cells
Genetically engineered cell lines used in biomedical research have long been prone to misidentification and unauthorized use, wasting…
First FDA-approved islet transplant at UI Health ends insulin dependence
Doctors at UI Health performed the first islet transplant with Lantidra, the only therapy approved by the U.S.…
Mucus-inspired hydrogel improves healing in animal models of gastric injury
Hydrogels-materials like gelatin that can absorb and hold water-can aid wound healing and enable slow-release drug delivery, but…
New 3D eye model reveals causes of steroid-related glaucoma
The eye, like most organs, has an intricate plumbing system. Pressure builds when drainage is impaired, and this…