Tumor microenvironment drives drug resistance in lung cancer subtypes
A study by the University of Barcelona has discovered why the two main types of lung cancer –…
New mRNA flu vaccine offers broader protection against influenza strains
A new study led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has found that…
Digital brain twin recreates brain activity in a toddler with autism
By linking MRI anatomy with EEG dynamics, the FEDE model offers a detailed new way to study how…
Health workers struggle to contain Ebola in Congo camps as distrust grows
NIZI, Democratic Republic of Congo – After the Kpangba displacement camp became the first in this part of…
New DNA test improves diagnosis of rare genetic disorders
A new test provides a much more complete picture of DNA than current standard diagnostics and leads to…
Grandparents can help counter growing children’s mental health challenges
As more than 40% of American teenagers report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, a leading child psychologist…
Novel metal-free prodrug suppresses cancer spread in preclinical models
A carefully designed metal-free carbon monoxide prodrug may help prevent some of the deadliest forms of cancer from…
Gut microbiome may determine bone loss severity in primary hyperparathyroidism
Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a common endocrine disorder characterized by excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH). While some…
Parkinson’s drug may ease anhedonia in treatment-resistant depression
For many people who suffer from depression, the condition is not just about feeling down, but also about…
Renowned physician‑scientist to lead Houston Methodist’s cell and gene therapy research
Malcolm Brenner, an internationally recognized physician‑scientist renowned for his leadership in cell and gene therapy, has been tapped to lead…
Noninvasive sequencing expands prenatal genetic screening capabilities
While non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) has revolutionised prenatal diagnostics by allowing the detection of a number of genetic…
Bacteria ‘Rewire’ Epithelial Cells and Drive Disease in the Gut
Alexandra Grote, PhD, assistant professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases, was a co-author of the…