New AI-based approach detects fatty deposits inside coronary arteries using OCT images
Researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence-based approach for detecting fatty deposits inside coronary arteries using optical coherence…
Study provides guidance for caring children with febrile urinary tract infection
A new study from the Advocate Aurora Research Institute – which is part of Advocate Health – published Tuesday in Hospital Pediatrics provides guidance for families and physicians caring for…
Preoperative combination treatment shows promise for some patients with pancreatic cancer
A new UCLA investigator-initiated study sponsored by the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center has found that adding immunotherapy to…
Myopia may be driven by prolonged close-up focus in low-light environments
For years, rising rates of myopia – or nearsightedness – have been widely attributed to increased screen time,…
A yeast-derived genetic tool offers hope for mitochondrial disorders and cancer
Nucleotide synthesis-the production of the basic components of DNA and RNA-is essential for cell growth and division. In…
Bioengineered E. coli bacteria can now produce rhododendron-derived drugs
Bioengineered E. coli bacteria can now produce a group of compounds with anticancer, anti-HIV, antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory activities.…
catfish prevent disease spread, earthquake maps and student with math learning disabilities
The Science & Technology desk gathers a weekly digest of impactful and interesting research publications and developments at…
Psychedelic effects of ketamine do not predict sobriety
The psychedelic effects recreational users often seek from taking ketamine do not predict the therapeutic benefits for people…
Sleep loss triggers brain fluid pulses that impair attention, study finds
New neuroimaging research shows that when sleep-deprived people lose focus, the brain briefly shifts toward sleep-like physiology, offering…
Specific neurobiological link identified between hearing loss and cognitive decline
Presbycusis is a prevalent form of age-related hearing loss that also hinders speech recognition. While scientists have linked…
Study reveals a new facet of how pancreatic cancer cells regulate autophagy
A feature of pancreatic cancer cells’ surroundings determines whether they grow fast or become resistant to chemotherapy, a…
Vegan biopolymer film protects hair from environmental damage
To find new ways to shield hair from heat, sunlight and air pollution, researchers in Brazil are turning…